| Tours & outdoors |
El Chalten |
| Torre Ice Trekking |
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 Departure : Oct/April
Lasts : Full Day
Difficulty : Easy
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| Torre Ice Trekking |
| 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 Chalten and end in the base-camp of Cerro Torre (Thorwood), about three-hours walk from El Chalten.
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| Torre Ice trekking |
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November to march.
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Departure time: 07.00 am
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Return: 07.00 pm
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- Los Glaciares national park, El Chalten.
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Mountain Guide, licensed by The National Park Administration.
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Radio contact with El Chalten.
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Mountain and safety equipment
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Crampons, harnesses, and technical equipment for the participants.
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- Meals and drinks.
- Personal equipment.
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| Viedma Ice trekking |
| El Chalten |
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Departure : Nov/April
Lasts : Full Day
Difficulty : Moderate
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| Viedma Ice trekking |
| 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. |
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| Viedma Ice trekk |
| Viedma Ice trekk |
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07.00 am pick up from your hotel in El Chalten and transfer to Túnel bay.
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08:00 Departure from Puerto Túnel bay(Pier) towards Glaciar Viedma. Situated in a sheltered natural bay some hundreds meters away from a unique delta, the small Puerto Túnel bay is only 17 kilometers from El Chalten.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the travel southwards on board the modern Huemul ship, with a capacity for 55 passengers, appreciating the bay view during the first fifteen minutes of the trip.
The lake depth allows for a smooth sailing near the coastline and the Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Huemul can therefore be fully appreciated.
Upon arrival to Cabo de Hornos (southeastern boundary of Campo Ventisqueros), the trip will turn westwards to suddenly be faced to the breathtaking Glaciar Viedma. The end of the trip is at this point only 25 minutes away.
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10:30 Landing at the rocky mass in front of Glaciar Viedma. Having disembarked at the natural port, passengers are invited to start a walk on the rock that the backward motion of the glacier has made visible only some years ago. This place with amazing views, is the ideal meeting point for our professional guides to offer relevant comments not only on the area but also about the glaciers.
After the talk, another short walk will let visitors be located right lateral to the glacier and be standing on the promontory serving as base, where the glacier erosion will perfectly be visible. Visitors will also be able to appreciate the ice caves formed in this glacier as in no other of the great glaciers of the national park.
Finally, after having installed the crampons, a two-hour trekking on the Glaciar Viedma will begin.
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14:15 Departure from the rocky mass, sailing along the front of the glacier where ice pieces fall and lunch on board (service not provided).
Once the ground excursion is accomplished, we will again take our ship to sail along the front of the glacier where we will be able to observe countless shades of blue and maybe the dropping of some glacier pieces.
15:30 Arrival at Túnel bay. Transfer to El Chalten.
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| Season & Departures |
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- From november to march.
- Departure time from El Chalten: 07.00 am
- Departure time from Túnel bay: 08.00 am
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| What is included |
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Transportation to Tunel bay from and to your hotel in El Chalten, Lake Viedma navigation, Ice trekk tour, crampons and English mountain guide.
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Clothes, personal equipment and food.
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We recomend you order lunchbox, so you can enjoy more time in the tour.
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| What you need |
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Comfortable (waterproof) shoes and clothes, without heels, preferably with laces. Avoid rubber boots.
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Do not forget: sun glasses, some sort of covering for your head, gloves and cold-protecting garments.
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Passanger must be the previous night in El Chalten because it begins early in the morning.
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Services begin and end in your hotel, within the radius of the city, for other accommodation away from the city you should be provided with a private transfer.
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| Del Desierto lake |
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Departure : Nov/April
Lasts : Full Day
Difficulty : Easy
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| Del Desierto lake |
| Lago del Desierto in located among thick lenga forests, majestic mountains and at about 37 kilometers from El Chalten.
This lake drains south through de las Vueltas river, which receives along its course the contribution of glacial streams flowing rivers such as Electrical and Fitz Roy on the right bank.
Forest and ravines on its left bank. The latter river, which acts as a collector, the flow drains into Lake Viedma. A full day tour, contemplating a unique natural scenery. The proposal includes a visit to Lago del Desierto in the morning, with the option of hiking to the viewpoint of the lagoon and glacier Huemul. From both places, we can admire stunning views of the valley of the de las Vueltas river, Lago del Desierto and the north face of Cerro Fitz Roy. At noon, after “criollo”lunch, you can join various activities like trekking and mountain biking in the Adventure Camp (FRAC), located in a dream landscape, on the west bank of the Rio de las Vueltas, 17 km. north of El Chalten.
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| El Chalten in your own |
| El Chalten |
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Departure : Oct / April
Lasts : 3/4 days
Difficulty : Moderate
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| El Chalten in your own |
| This programme is specialy designed for travelers who enjoy hiking without being in the company of others or a guide (can open Glacier National Park for tourists independent), but otherwise do not have sufficient time to gather the information necessary to efficiently cover the area, nor have the logistical support to do so on their own. For them we have designed this option which includes a mix of the best activities in the region.
Will pick you up at the bus terminal or at the hotel and from there we will take care of your travel advisory integral, from the transfer path to the header of the camps and meals, tents and sleeping bags.
Each passenger will be provided with a kit with information about the area and a map and the last day of hiking one of our staff will be receiving you in our camp facilities with all-inclusive, the same staff who will give guidance to you the next morning with the information necessary to continue the optional excursion trekking or contracted in advance and El Chalten, our staff of the Base of operations will coordinate the rest of the trip. This program allows a menu of excursions, putting together a program as with different possibilities in terms of duration and difficulty, at an affordable price without sacrificing quality of services.This program can be made in 3 and 4 days.
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| El Chalten by your own |
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October thru April
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Daily departures.
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| Program 3 day + 2 night |
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Day1: Full day Desert Lake. Night in ECO CAMP
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Day 2: Full Day Fitz Roy path. Night in camp Thorwood
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Day3: Torre Ice Trek. Return to El Chaltén by Cerro Torre path
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Day 1 | Valle del Río de las Vueltas - Lago del Desierto – Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp
A day in the history of this corner of Patagonia, contemplating a unique natural scenery, and enjoying a local lunch. The proposal includes a visit to Desert Lake in the morning and a hike to Huemul viewpoint. From both places, you can admire stunning views of the valley of the Rio de Las Vueltas, Desert Lake and the northern face of Mount Fitz Roy. At noon after lunch, we can enjoy unique activities in Eco Camp. Surrounded by stunning natural setting that offers alternatives for a relaxing afternoon.
Estimate Schedule
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08:00 hs: Breakfast. Check gear.
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10:00 hs: Departure to Lake Torre, Cross Río Fitz Roy by Tyrolese. Lateral Accent and walk through Cerro Solo. Descent towards Glacier Grande.
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Activities on the glacier: Technical lecture of ice traverse; lecture regarding glaciers, tour on Glacier Grande; Elemental practice of ice climbing.
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17:00 hs: Return to Camp. Snack (tea and cookies). Camp ECO CAMP
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Day 2 | Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp - Camp Thorwood (Base Cerro Torre)
From Eco Camp we move passengers to the start point of the trail to Rio Blanco National Park northern access (3 km as the van). Already from this point the self-guided walk will be well marked trail to camp Poincenot. From there you can climb to the Laguna de los Tres, viewpoint nearest Fitz Roy (recommended by the excellent views). Then pick up the trail to the junction that leads to Lakes Mother and Daughter and from there we move on to camp PROVIDERS (THORWOOD) near Torre Lagoon. This is a long day of trekking. Once there the Thorwood company staff will greet you. Tents will be provided again (previously armed by our staff) and sleeping bags and will proceed later to serve dinner. Camp Thorwood
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Day 3 | Trekking Glacier Torre
This day combines the experience of walking on a glacier with the practice of basic skills of ice climbing. In addition to tour one of the paths that the greatest mountaineers of all time transited many years ago to reach the base camps, we will enter the Grande Glacier at the foot of Cerro Torre. To do this, since the camp Providers is 15 minutes walk to Lake Tower and we will have to cross the Rio Fitz Roy by a Tyrolese (rope like a bridge over the river) and then traverses the lateral moraine of the glacier. Spectacular views of the south face of Cerro Torre, Egger and Standhardt Towers, Needle Bifida, Paso Del Hombre and a rare overview of the Fitz Roy massif from the west, will be the prize of the day.
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08:00 hs: Breakfast. Check gear.
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10:00 hs: Departure to Lake Torre, Cross Río Fitz Roy by Tyrolese. Lateral Accent and walk through Cerro Solo. Descent towards Glacier Grande.
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Activities on the glacier: Technical lecture of ice traverse; lecture regarding glaciers, tour on Glacier Grande; Elemental practice of ice climbing.
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17:00 hs: Return to Camp. Snack (tea and cookies).
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Return to El Chaltén by the same path. (3 hours aprox.)
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| Program 4 days + 3 nights |
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Day 1: Full Day Desert Lake. Night in ECO CAMP
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Day 2: Full Day Fitz Roy path. Night in camp Thorwood
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Day 3: Torre Ice Trek. Night in camp Thorwood
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Day 4: Return to El Chalten
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| Description 4 days + 3 nights |
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Día 1 | Valle del Río de las Vueltas - Lago del Desierto – Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp
A day in the history of this corner of Patagonia, contemplating a unique natural scenery, and enjoying a local lunch. The proposal includes a visit to Desert Lake in the morning and a hike to Huemul viewpoint. From both places, you can admire stunning views of the valley of the Rio de Las Vueltas, Desert Lake and the northern face of Mount Fitz Roy. At noon after lunch, we can enjoy unique activities in Eco Camp. Surrounded by stunning natural setting that offers alternatives for a relaxing afternoon.
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08:30 hs: Pick up passengers at Eco Camp. Itinerary guided with photographic stops and lectures of the local history. 10:00 hs: Arrive to Desert Lake, tour of the viewpoint of the southern margins.
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10:30 hs: Guided walk to the panoramic viewpoint of Huemul Lagoon (1 hs; 200 meters of drop in ascents)
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12:30: Return to activities, departure in TRF to Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp.
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13:00: Reception in Eco Camp, lunch (includes a glass of wine or soda per person).
In the afternoon: activities like short walks in the surrounding, bird watching or simply relax in the installations.
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20:00 hs: Dinner. Night in Eco Camp (we will provide tents or cabins according to availability, sleeping bags and a comfortable shelter where you can contemplate the sunset over Mt. Fitz Roy along the bonfire. Campamento ECO CAMP
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Day 2 | Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp - Camp Thorwood (Base Cerro Torre)
From Eco Camp we move passengers to the start point of the trail to Rio Blanco National Park northern access (3 km as the van). Already from this point the self-guided walk will be well marked trail to camp Poincenot. From there you can climb to the Laguna de los Tres, viewpoint nearest Fitz Roy (recommended by the excellent views). Then pick up the trail to the junction that leads to Lakes Mother and Daughter and from there we move on to camp PROVIDERS (THORWOOD) near Torre Lagoon. This is a long day of trekking. Once there the Thorwood company staff will greet you. Tents will be provided again (previously armed by our staff) and sleeping bags and will proceed later to serve dinner.Camp Thorwood
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Day 3 | Trekking Glaciar Torre
This day combines the experience of walking on a glacier with the practice of basic skills of ice climbing. In addition to tour one of the paths that the greatest mountaineers of all time transited many years ago to reach the base camps, we will enter the Grande Glacier at the foot of Cerro Torre. To do this, since the camp Providers is 15 minutes walk to Lake Tower and we will have to cross the Rio Fitz Roy by a Tyrolese (rope like a bridge over the river) and then traverses the lateral moraine of the glacier. Spectacular views of the south face of Cerro Torre, Egger and Standhardt Towers, Needle Bifida, Paso Del Hombre and a rare overview of the Fitz Roy massif from the west, will be the prize of the day.
Estimate Schedule
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08:00 hs: Breakfast. Check gear.
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10:00 hs: Departure to Lake Torre, Cross Río Fitz Roy by Tyrolese. Lateral Accent and walk through Cerro Solo. Descent towards Glacier Grande.
Activities on the glacier: Technical lecture of ice traverse; lecture regarding glaciers, tour on Glacier Grande; Elemental practice of ice climbing.
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17:00 hs: Return to Camp. Snack (tea and cookies). Camp Thorwood
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Day 4 | Return to El Chalten
After breakfast, we will provide the passenger with a box lunch to return to El Chalten walking the Path of Cerro Torre.(+ - 3 hours)
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| What you need |
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- Sunglasses, comfortable and waterprrof clothes and trekking shoes.
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Passanger must be the previous night in El Chalten because it begins early in the morning.
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Services begin and end in your hotel, within the radius of the city, for other accommodation away from the city or airport you should be provided with a private service.
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Ask for accomodation options fro the previous night.
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| Huemul Circuit |
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Departure : Nov / March
Lasts : 5 days
Difficulty : Demanding
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| Huemul Circuit |
| A five-day program specially designed for make a trip around Cerro Huemul. In this trip, you could discover the imposing geography of the area, contemplating and walking in a unique way in the great Southern Patagonian Ice Cap and Viedma Glacier. This trip takes place in one of the wildest areas of Los Glaciares National Park, giving an experience that will make this trip unforgettable. |
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| Huemul circuit |
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- Novemeber thru march.
- Fixed departures days. Ask.
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We start the trekking from El Chalten up to Loma Del Pliegue Tumbado peak, with panoramic views of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre Massif, and Lake Viedma. From there, we follow Túnel River valley up to Camp Toro, near Lake Toro. Porters will do the loading of the general equipment; each passenger has to carry his/her personal equipment.
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Day 2:
We will wake up early to start the key-day of this program. After round Lake Toro and cross a river (on foot or by a Tyrolean rope), we will start uphill towards Del Viento Pass, door of access to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. During this 2700-foot (900-meter) ascent, we will cross a glacier and a scree moraine. Splendid views accompany us all along the trek, and we crown it with a fabulous panoramic lookout over the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
We will traverse down a scree to our campsite near “Refugio Viedma” (Viedma’s Hut), settled in a lateral moraine of Viedma Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. In its surroundings, we will put up the camp and we will spend the night. Porters will do the loading of the general equipment; each passenger has to carry his/her personal equipment.
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Day 3: Full-day ice trekking into the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, using snowshoes or crampons according to the ice-conditions. This is a wonderful hike inside a rock and ice world, with the best views of Moreno Range, Witte, and Viedma Nunataks. In the afternoon, we will return to our base-camp to overnight.
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Day 4: Full-day trekking to Huemul Pass, through an unexplored area of Los Glaciares National Park, traversing Cerro Huemul. We are going to camp in its slope, sheltered by a shrub-sized Lenga forest, with gorgeous views of Viedma Glacier lying on Lake Viedma. Only five minutes separate us from an incredible “condorera” (a set of condor nests), and if we are lucky, we will see dozens of condors flying over our heads. Porters will do the loading of the general equipment; each passenger has to carry his/her personal equipment.
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Day 5: After a half-day trek, we will reach Cabo de Hornos Bay, where a boat will pick us up to return to Túnel bay, a dock only 30-minute-drive from El Chalten. End of services.
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Demanding.
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Long walks of 5 to 8 hours.
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se of horses/porters to carry loads.
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In some stages of the program, the clients have to carry his/her equipment; and sometimes, part of the general equipment. (Personal porters can be arranged).
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Moderate to big drops in altitude (1330 to 3000 ft - 400 to 900 m).
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Lodging in camps or in mountain huts (twin share accommodation).
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Moderate physical demand.
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Mountain guide, licensed by the National Park Administration, and assistant.
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Radio communication with our office in El Chalten.
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Double tents, cooking equipment and utensils.
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Mountain and safety equipment.
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Porters to load the general equipment.
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Boat transfer to Túnel bay, and minibus to El Chalten.
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Day 1 to Day 4: Camp (Double tents)
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Day 1: Box Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2 and Day 4: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Breakfast, Box Lunch.
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This program is realized in a very wild area of the park, where packhorses are not able to load the equipment. We will make the trip without mess tent, stools, and tables. Hence, we will sacrifice a little comfort due to the uniqueness of the program.
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Upon return, we suggest staying an extra night in El Chalten to relax and regain energy after the trek.
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This trekking can be combined with the Cerro Torre Ice trek or other trekking in Fitz Roy area. In this case, Day 1 of the trek would start in our Cerro Torre campground.
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| Great Circuit |
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Departure : Nov / March
Lasts : 9 days
Difficulty : Demanding
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| Great Circuit |
| The Southern Patagonian Ice Field is, may be, one of the least known places on earth. It is still a dream for explorers and climbers who are looking for new horizons and strong sensations, coupled with a real and direct contact with the wilderness. For this reason, we offer you an expedition that follows in the footsteps of those great explorers, entering in a world of immense dimension where ice and rock are the principal characters.
Thi is a 9 days program with high physical demands. Although not essential previous experience in trekking on the ice, you must have previous experience in camping and trekking.
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7 days in total (8 trekking-days)
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1 extra day to be used in case of bad weather).
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The arrival day is used to check the expedition equipment.
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Day 1:
Upon your arrival to El Chalt?n, a small village of 300 inhabitants at the foot of Cerro Fitz Roy and Torre, a Fitz Roy Expediciones guide will meet you. Briefing about the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, features of the program, and details of the use of the equipment provided by Fitz Roy Expediciones. Check out of the equipment that we have to carry during the traverse. Accommodation in Hotel/Lodge.
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Day 2:
The day begins with a private transfer to the bridge over Eléctrico River, 15 Km northwest of El Chalten, and the start point of our trek towards the base of Marconi Glacier. We will walk the first two hours on a well-marked path, through a forest of Lengas and ?ires, alongside Eléctrico River. At the end of the vegetation, we stop few minutes in Piedra Del Fraile campsite (Refugio Los Troncos, property of Estancia Ricanor), last encounter with civilization before our return to El Chalten, at the end of the expedition.
We will then enter into a great glacier valley surrounded by Treinta Aniversario, Marconi South, and North Peaks. From Piedra Del Fraile, we will follow the southern shore of Lake Eléctrico, crossing moraines and rocky formations left by the glaciers less than 70 years ago. Along the way, we will cross Pollone River walking, from where we will be able to observe the North-west face of Fitz Roy. One more hour of trekking will bring us to the western shore of Lake Eléctrico. We will set-up our camp there, only 20 minutes away from Marconi Glacier
After a well-earned rest, we might have some extra energy to explore the area. Full board. The participants, guides and other FRE supporting staff will carry the equipment and food.
Walking time: 6 hours
Distance to cover: 6 Km
Altitude drop: 150 ft (50 m).
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Day 3:
We will wake up with dawn, to start our daily routine of the expedition: breakfast, packing up of camp and backpacks, and trekking. Only 30 minutes of walking will bring us in front of the Marconi Glacier. A gigantic scree moraine is our first obstacle; the terrain here is unstable and moves constantly, impeding the formation of a marked path. After this short but difficult stretch, we will climb on the glacier itself entering slowly in a kingdom of snow and ice.
This day might be the toughest of the expedition. We will climb 2400 ft (800 m) on ice and snow, using crampons, and round crevasses with the assistance of the guide and his team with the aid of ropes if necessary. Marconi Glacier forms a pass that creates a bottle effect with the winds coming from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and the Pacific Ocean.
Hence, participants will need to be not only physically, but also mentally prepared to trek in a rain or snowstorm. At the end of the day, we will arrive at our second campsite, in the shadow of Marconi South Mt and only an hour away from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field itself. Our almost aerial campsite offers fantastic sunsets and sunrises over the Fitz Roy Range, Cerro Pier Giorgio, and Gorra Blanca. Full board.
Walking Time: 7 to 9 hours
Distance: 10 Km
Altitude drop: 2400 ft (800 m).
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Day 4:
In the morning, we will cross the Marconi Pass. Guide and assistants will use sledge for the first time, carrying most of the general equipment (tents, food, gas). Only an hour of trekking with snowshoes will bring us into a land of rock and ice.
The Patagonian Ice Field will open itself up giving away fantastic views (if weather permits) of Lautaro Volcano (still active), Mariano Moreno Range (almost higher and much larger than Fitz Roy Range), the De Los Cuatro Glaciares Pass and Chico Glacier, further south. A day of southbound trekking on the ice field to the "Circo De Los Altares", at the foot of the mythic Cerro Torre's West face, take us to the place where we will set up our camp on the ice. Full board.
Walking time: 6 hours
Distance: 12 Km
Altitude drop: -300 ft (-100 m).
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Trekking to De Los Esquíes lagoon, on the lateral moraine of Viedma Glacier where we will exit the ice itself. If the weather and the physical condition of the participants permit, we will continue up to Paso Del Viento Hut. Camp. Full board.
Walking time: 8 hours
Distance: 14 Km
Altitude drop: -750 ft, +750 ft (-250 m, +250 m).
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Day 6:
Rest day in the campsite near the hut. Full board.
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Day 7:
The last year, after several expeditions, we have decided to continue the trip following Viedma Glacier towards Lake Viedma, instead of climb Del Viento Pass to go to El Chalten. This new possibility offered by Fitz Roy Expediciones, makes the trek more interesting and attractive, keeping sight of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and Viedma Glacier for two more days.
This part of the expedition follows the slope of Cerro Huemul and surrounds it. Andean steppe, lakes, and marvelous viewpoints accompany us towards Paso Huemul, where we will set up camp. Spectacular aerial views of the Glacier entering into Lake Viedma will reward us. Full board.
Walking time: 6/7 hours.
Distance: 8 Km
Altitude drop: +600 ft, -300 ft (+200 m, -100 m).
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Trekking down to Lake Viedma and Cabo de Hornos Bay, where we will embark on the boat HUEMUL (property of Patagonia Aventura S.A.) for our return to Túnel bay, 30 minutes away by minibus from El Chalten.
Distance: 5 Km
Altitude drop: -1800 ft (-600 m).
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Day 9: Spare day to be used during the trek (Just in case that we need to stay in a campsite for more than one day, due to bad weather). If this day is not used, the expedition and services offered by Fitz Roy Expediciones will end upon arrival en El Chaltén.
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Very demanding.
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Long walks of 6 to 10 hours.
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The clients have to carry his/her equipment, and often part of the general equipment. (Personal porters can be arranged).
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Moderate to big drops in altitude (1330 to 3000 ft - 400 to 900 m).
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Lodging in camps or in mountain huts (twin share accommodation).
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Physically very demanding.
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Is not necessary some previous technical mountaineering experience.
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Previous experience of trekking and camping is required.
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We recommend aerobic training before the trip.
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Mountain guides and assistant (1 assistant up to 4 participants, 2 assistants up to 8 participants, 3 assistants up to 10 participants)
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Radio communication with our office in El Chalten, and G.P.S. (global positioning system).
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Double tents, cooking equipment and utensils.
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Mountain equipment (ropes, harnesses, carabiners, maps, compass, etc.)
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Crampons and technical equipment for the participants.
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Transfer to the bridge over Eléctrico River and back to El Chalten.
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Boat transfer to Túnel bay and minibus to El Chalten.
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Accommodation:
Day 1: Hotel/Lodge (Twin rooms with private bath)
Day 2 to Day 7: Camp (Double tents)
Day 8: If necessary, Camp (Double tents)
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Meals:
Day 2 to Day 7: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8: Breakfast, Box Lunch.
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Participants do not need technical experience in the use of crampons or snowshoes.
However, we ask for previous experience in camping and trekking of several days.
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The equipment and food are prepared in function of the expedition.
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Participants will be self-sufficient in the preparation of their meals and set-up of camp with the help of our staff before and during the expedition.
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The itinerary starts and ends in El Chalten. Extra days will be used in case of adverse climatic conditions.
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The program is 9 days in total ( 7 trekking-days and 1 extra day to be used in case of bad weather).
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The arrival day is used to check the expedition equipment.
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