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Huemul Circuit

Huemul Circuit — the trail guide

The Huemul Circuit is a 64.9 km trek in Argentina, typically walked in 3–4 days, with 2640 m of total ascent. It rates Expert on our published rubric (41 m of gain per km, topping out at 1413 m). Its operating periods and current access must be checked with the linked route authorities; historical climate averages cannot establish whether the route is open or passable.

A remote circuit in the North Zone of Los Glaciares National Park, leaving El Chaltén via Laguna Toro and Paso del Viento and continuing around Cerro Huemul toward Lago Viedma and Bahía Túnel.

Quick facts

Distance64.9 km
Total ascent2640 m
Typical duration3–4 days
Difficulty (computed)Expert
Steepness41 m gain per km
High point1413 m
CountryArgentina
RegionArgentina

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Expert" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Official planning information

Elevation profile

Low point 252 m · high point 1413 m · 2640 m total ascent over 64.9 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 395 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan15°142 mm
Feb16°135 mm
Mar13°212 mm
Apr10°195 mm
May148 mm
Jun-2°142 mm
Jul-3°162 mm
Aug-2°154 mm
Sep-1°129 mm
Oct129 mm
Nov12°139 mm
Dec14°167 mm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Huemul Circuit?

The Huemul Circuit is 64.9 km, and most hikers complete it in 3–4 days. Total elevation gain is 2640 m.

How difficult is the Huemul Circuit?

It rates Expert on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 41 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1413 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

What season and condition information is available for the Huemul Circuit?

Current route status unknown; no official preferred season found. Argentina National Parks requires registration for remote-area trekking and describes May–September trails as extremely complex because of winter ice, mud and snow. No official preferred month window or later reopening notice was found. This note was reviewed 30 Jul 2026 and is not live status; re-check the linked authorities before booking and departure.

Where is the Huemul Circuit?

In Argentina. The route starts near -49.337, -72.881 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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