Paso del Viento

Paso del Viento, or the 'windy pass', is found on the edge of the South Patagonian Ice Capat 1,428m above sea level. The pass is a 2 day hike from the town of El Chalten.

Read about a customer's trek to Paso del Viento on our blog.

Map of Paso del Viento

Nearby landmarks

Trips that visit Paso del Viento

Chaltén Mountain Escape

Trek between four established campsites linking spectacular viewpoints in some of the wildest areas of the park. Hike to Laguna de Los Tres for unrivalled views of Mount Fitz Roy, see Cerro Torre at dawn, climb to the Viento Pass…

  • 5 Days
  • $2,370
South Patagonian Ice Field Expedition

Test yourself in one of the most difficult environments on Earth on this trek across the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Climb up onto the Marconi Glacier and camp overnight in the dramatic frozen landscape of the ice field. Hike across…

  • 8 Days
  • $4,050
Ultimate Chaltén Trek

This complete El Chaltén trekking experience combines the highlight trails around Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre with the challenging Huemul Circuit in the south of the park. Enjoy dramatic mountain views, hanging glaciers, peaceful forests and windy mountain passes…

  • 6 Days
  • $2,810
The Huemul Circuit

Explore the forgotten corners of Los Glaciares on this adventurous trek taking in the Viento and Huemul Passes and the vast South Patagonian Ice Field. Wild camp at the Bay of Icebergs on the shore of the sparkling Lake Viedma,…

  • 4 Days
  • $1,650