11 days
11 days
Very difficult, training required
Ski touring experience required
4 to 8 people. Guide ratio: 1/4
August –September- October
Reception at Coyhaique Airport, and transfer to Villa Cerro Castillo. Lodging at Villa Cerro Castillo. Briefing with the guide; equipment check, and details of the program
We will drive 20min to Ski at “Portezuelo Ibáñez” , different valleys to explore on our own from the road, starting at 1000m/a/s/l. If the conditions are good, we could make 2-3 different ski runs this day. Lodging at Villa Cerro Castillo.
30 min drive to the beginning of the trail. We will carry skis and personal equipment; the porters will carry the camping equipment and food, on the approach day to the Camp.The approach takes between 3-4 hs; optional Ski in the afternoon. Camp Neozelandés
Different ski options according to weather and snow conditions. Full day ski Cerro Castillo area. Camp Neozelandés.
Possible ski tour in the morning. Back to Villa Cerro Castillo in the Afternoon (3 to 4 hs). Lodging at Villa Cerro Castillo.
This is a Long Day on the road, but very scenic as well: the route goes along Buenos Aires lake ( second largest lake in South America), and then on the historical “40 Road” ( the longest road of Argentina from North to South along the Andes) Total driving time: Aprox. 12-14hs. Lodging at El Chaltén.
We start the morning driving 1h to Mosquito Creek; we will hike from then carrying the skis until we reach the snow, usually starting above the three line ( 1000m above sea level). We will Ski the “Loma del Diablo” (1800m/a/s/l). Vertical gain: 1200m. Lodging at El Chaltén.
Drive to Lago del Desierto ( 1,5h drive). We´ll hike to Laguna Huemul and approach to the base of Huemul Glacier ( 1 to 1,5 hs approach to the snow) , were we´ll skin up the “Cerro Vespignani” (2146m/a/s/l). This is a fantastic descent, with great views all around! Vertical gain:1500m.
Lodging at El Chaltén.
We will drive 30 min to “El Pilar” to start our approach to Fitz Roy Basecamp, 3 hs hike. After setting camp, we will continue to Laguna de los Tres (another hour carrying the skis on steep rocky trail). We will cross the frozen Lake and Ski at Glacier de los Tres, the closest you could get to Fitz Roy Mountain!
Camp. Poincenot.
After breakfast, we´ll go back to Laguna de Los Tres, and skin up the “Cerro Madsen (1806m/a/s/l), with great views of the Piedras Blancas Glacier. Back to the camp and hike back to El Chaltén.
Vertical Gain 1000m. Fare well dinner with a good “Asado” ( barbecue). Lodging at El Chaltén.
Transfer to El Calafate Airport. End of the services.
Note: The Itinerary can be modified and should be considered only as a guide. External factors such us the conditions of the snow or weather conditions could change the original plan, and your Guides will have the criteria to change the program if they consider is necessary.
• Certified Mountain Guide UIAGM - IFMGA
• Detailed transportation (4x4 or Minibus)
• Detailed lodging, based on double occupancy (7 nights)
• Full Board on Camping days (B,BL,D) , 3 nights.
• Porters for Camping Equipment (Camp Neozelandés & Camp Poincenot)
• Double tents an kitchen set
• First Aid Kit
• VHF Radio or Sat Phone communication
• Personal Equipment (Please see detailed list below)
• Personal insurance (It´s mandatory to hired your own accidents and rescue insurance)
• Restaurant Meals
• Lift Tickets
• Alcoholic drinks
• Gratuities
• Services not specified
• Backpacks 30 and 50 liters
• Sleeping Bag and sleeping mattress (Therm-a-Rest recommended)
• Head lamp
• Water bottle and small thermo flask
• Trekking shoes
• Merino or synthetic base layers
• Mid layer fleece & Windstopper
• Down or synthetic hooded jacket
• 2 pairs of gloves
• Warm hut and buff
• Extra socks
• Waterproof pants and Jacket ( Gore-Tex)
• Lens and goggles
• Sun bloc & lip protection
• Ski touring set: Skis, skins, boots, ski crampons, ski poles ( compressible ideal).
• Crampons & Ice Axe*
• Safety avalanche set: Shovel, beacon, probe*
• Helmet (optional)
* If you need to rent some of these items, please let us know in advance.
Please make sure you have all requested equipment.
Let us konw if you need advice for buying or renting.
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Eduardo Brenner 88 (9301)
El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Phone: +54 9 2966 60-7070
Email: info@mount-patagonia.com
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