3 days
3 days
Elevation gain 1600 meters
1 - 3 people per guide
30° to 50° Glacier slopes, scramble (grade II-III)
Very difficult: physically very demanding
September to March
The day starts with a trek to Laguna Torre (2,5 hours walk from El Chaltén). We´ll have an early dinner in order to rest
Early wake up call for our summit attempt (2-3am). From Laguna Torre, we´ll get across the Fitz Roy River by a Zip line cable and start heading up to the “Cerro Solo”. The trail it´s very steep on scree and rocky terrain until we´ll reach the base of the Glacier.
We´ll continue with crampons, ice axe and rope up the glacier slope to the top. The steepest section is 50° slope. Once on the glacier, we will progress roped in, using crampons and ice axe, up to the summit (2121m). The panoramic views of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre are worth the effort! After a break and photos, we´ll start our long descent back to the our campsite.
The ascent takes about 7hs plus another 5 hs down (12 to 14 hs total)
After a good night rest, we´ll head back to El Chaltén (2,5hs)
• Certified Mountain Guide
• 4 seasons tent
• Kitchen set & utensils
• Glacier equipment: crampons, harness, rope, helmet, ice axe, etc.
• VHF Radio
• First-aid kit
• Expedition food
• GPS
• Transportation from El Calafate to El Chaltén
• Lodging at El Chaltén
• Porters (at your request)
• Personal Equipment
• Alcoholic drinks
• Personal Travel & rescue insurance (highly recommended)
• Services not specified
• Gratuities
• Mountaineering boots (*)
• 50-60L Back Pack
• Sleeping Bag (-15°C)
• Bivy sac
• Insulating mattress
• Walking poles
• Sunglasses & goggles (UV)
• sun-block and lip balm
• Compeed or second skin
• Hygienic set & duct tape
• Pocket knife
• Headlamp (batteries)
• Bottle and thermo flask (1l)
• Gaiters
• Snickers or light trekking shoes
• Long underwear (top and bottom) synthetic or wool
• Warm pants and shirt
• Sweater (medium weight)
• Insulated hooded jacket(down or or synthetic)
• Waterproof pants & parka (gore-tex)
• Fleece jacket or wind stopper
• 3 pairs of socks (2 thick and one liner, not cotton)
• Windstopper and waterproof gloves (plus spares)
• Sun cap & wool or fleece hat
• Buff, or balaclava
NOTE: We could rent you the marked items*. Please let us know when you register if this is required (also include your boot size).
• Crampons
• Ice Axe
• Harness & carabiners
• Helmet
NOTE: We could rent you the marked items*. Please let us know when you register if this is required (also include your boot size).
Please make sure you have all requested equipment.
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