Vuelta al Hielo
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Point-to-point trail in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Santa Cruz, Argentina. Hiking.
- Distance
- 40.3 mi (64.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,385 ft (2,251 m)
- Est. Time
- 16 hr 45 min
- High point
- 4,980 ft (1,518 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Control de billetes 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Spring 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Toro 10 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Emergency Shelter 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Spring 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Túnel (Biwak Camping) 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Paso del Viento 14.9 mi (24 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento Laguna de Los Esquies 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Circo De Los Altares 24 mi (38.7 km) from start
- Campsite: La Playita 37 mi (59.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Bivouac 38.3 mi (61.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador 40.2 mi (64.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Piedra del Fraile 40.2 mi (64.8 km) from start
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Questions about Vuelta al Hielo
How long is Vuelta al Hielo?
Vuelta al Hielo is 40.3 mi (64.9 km) long. Most people take about 16 hr 45 min. It climbs 7,385 ft (2,251 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,980 ft (1,518 m).
How hard is Vuelta al Hielo?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Vuelta al Hielo?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Vuelta al Hielo?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 40.2 mi (64.8 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Vuelta al Hielo shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
What can you do on Vuelta al Hielo?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Vuelta al Hielo?
El Mirador, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: El Salto, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Vuelta al Hielo?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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