A classic of our company, the Ice Trek is specially designed for those trekkers who are not in the alpinist world, but as beginners, are looking for an experience in glacier trekking accompanied by a guide. This program is offered to anyone over 15 in a good physical condition.
The activity is a glacier trekking on Torre Glacier and you will have a chance to practice some basic ice climbing.
You will spend around 3 hours on the ice, getting close to one of the most spectacular panorama of Patagonia – the south face of Cerro Torre, towers Egger and Standhard, the needle Bifida, Hombre Sentado Pass, and an unusual view of the west face of the Fitz Roy Range.
Our services start in Chaltén and end in the base-camp of Cerro Torre (Thorwood), about three-hours walk from El Chaltén.
Viedma Discovery
Departure:
07:00 hS
Lasts:
Full Day
Difficulty:
Easy
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Description
This outing combines the sailing along Lago Viedma with walks over the glacier of the same name as well as on the rocks that have until recently been covered by snow.
Visitors will be able to obtain relevant information about the glaciers and their behaviour all along the excursion. Local guides, -specially trained to accomplish this-, will not only be in charge of keeping visitors safe but also of sharing important pieces of information about the area.
Everybody will be able to enjoy incredible geological formations, watch the fall of glacier masses and discover ponds, cracks and caves while walking on the glaciers.
Chaltén Autoguiado
Departure:
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Lasts:
3 days
Difficulty:
Easy
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El Chalten on your own
Aimed for people who don’t want a guide and wish to move independently, we have designed this program combining the best highlights and views of the area in two nights and three days
A full day to reconnoiter the beautiful surroundings and a enjoy a local gourmet meal in our timber lodge, on the shores of Rio de las Vueltas and visit Lago del Desierto, a LONG hiking second day with amazing views, our staff will be waiting in Thorwood camp, with tents, sleeping bags, mess tent, and all the necessary arrangements to provide dinner and finally and ice trekk on the Torre Glacier. SEE MORE...
Adventure Camp
Departure:
Oct/Abr
Lasts:
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Difficulty:
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Description
The recently inaugurated Fitz Roy Adventure Camp, exclusive place of Fitz Roy Expediciones, is located on the west side of De Las Vueltas River, 17 Km north from El Chaltén.
There are different available activities: mountain bike, trekking circuits, Canadian canoes, or just relax by the fire in our common room with a view to the magnificent Fitz Roy.
Water activities
Departure:
Nov/April
Lasts:
Full Day
Difficulty:
Easy
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kayaks
This new activity allows to introduce aquatic activities to traditional hikes, ice treks and other typical excursions within the area. Tours in the area will be enriched visiting patagonian lakes and rivers. Activity aimed at people in good shape. There are options with different levels of demands and difficulties. Descent enjoying the best views of the Fitz Roy and other mountains of the area; letting oneself to be carried by the meanders of the Rio de las Vueltas to discover spots only accessible by water. Lago del Desierto Circuit with excellent views of the mountains at the North of El Chaltén: North side of the Fitz Roy, Cerro Vespignani and the most dense wood of the area. Rowing among the luxurian woods of Lago del Desierto and enjoying the warmth of adventure camp. SEE MORE...
Del Desierto Lake
Departure:
Oct/April
Lasts:
Full Day
Difficulty:
Easy
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Full Day
Lago del Desierto in located among thick lenga forests, majestic mountains and at about 37 kilometers from El Chaltén, flowing southwards through the Río de las Vueltas, which in turns receives other flows from deep streams of glaciar origin along its course, such as the Río Eléctrico and the Río Fitz Roy on the right bank, and the rivers De los Portones, Del Bosque and Barrancas on the left riverside. The latter, collecting waters from all others, finally pours its flow into the Lago Viedma.
We offer a different way to be in touch with Nature: combining the flavors of the local gastronomy with sailing and trekking.
Mount Huemul Circuiit
Departure:
Oct / April
Lasts:
5 Days
Difficulty:
High
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Southern Patagonian Ice Field Expedition I
A five-day program specially designed for make a traverse around Cerro Huemul. In this trip, you could discover the imposing geography of the area, contemplating and walking – in a unique way – the majestic Southern Patagonian Ice Field and Viedma Glacier.
This traverse takes place in one of the wildest areas of Los Glaciares National Park, giving an experience that will make this trip unforgettable.
Basic Ice Climbing school
Departure:
Oct/April
Lasts:
1 Day
Difficulty:
Medium
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Description
This program was specially designed for those who expect to enjoy glacier travel with the basic skill in walking on glacier terrains.
This one-day course takes place on Grande Glacier, at foot of Cerro Torre (Los Glaciares National Park).
The program starts in base-camp Thorwood (near Lake Torre). The crossing of Fitz Roy River is by a Tyrolean rope, at the beginning of the river near the lake. From there, a one-hour upwards through a forest and a hike down in a scree moraine, bring the group to the base of the glacier.
