- Cerro Creston
Cerro Crestón is located south of Cerro Vespignani, approximately 40 km from the town of El Chaltén.
It is a very aesthetic mountain set in glacial terrain, offering excellent views of the Fitz Roy massif and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
- Recommended season: October to May
- Duration: 2 days
- Pax: 1 to 2
Included Services
- Certified UIAGM mountain guide
- VHF communication
- GPS
- Technical equipment
- Meals
- Overnight stay at Valle del Crestón Refuge
- Personal technical gear (helmet, snowshoes, harness, crampons, carabiners, ice axes)
- Transportation
- Personal equipment
- Rescue insurance is not included. Participants must have their own coverage (see Terms & Conditions).
The day before departure we meet with the guide to finalize details and check the required equipment.
Day 1
In the afternoon, we coordinate a 1-hour transfer to the starting point of the access trail to the valley.
From there, a short 40-minute hike through the forest takes us to the refuge dome where we will have dinner and spend the night.
- Elevation gain: 300 m ascent
Day 2
Early in the morning we begin the ascent to the summit. We hike through moraine and slab terrain until reaching the glacier.
From there, roped up, we cross snow and ice terrain with crevasses to reach the pass. The final section follows an aesthetic ridge with slopes up to 50° and some mixed climbing steps before reaching the summit.
On the way down, we stop at the refuge before continuing the descent back to the trailhead.
- Duration: 6–8 hours
- Elevation: 1200 m ascent / 1500 m descent
Physical difficulty: Alpine terrain, including steep scree slopes, use of short-rope techniques, rock climbing, moraines, glaciers, and snow. Elevation gain of 1000 m or more.
Technical skills: Glacier experience required. Proper use of crampons and ice axe is necessary.
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