Patagonia Ascent

Aguja De la S

  • Aguja De la S

The Aguja de la S is one of the Fitz Roy Range spires, offering stunning views of the Cerro Torre valley from its summit. On one of the most accessible climbs of this range, we will choose between two optional routes: «Josh Aike» (200 meters, 6a+) and «Austrian» (350 meters, 5+).

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Pax: 1 to 2 climbers
  • Recommended season: November to March
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Included Services

  • UIAGM/IFMGA certified guide
  • Expedition meals
  • Tents
  • Cooking gear
  • Group technical equipment
  • GPS
  • VHF and satellite communication
  • Personal technical gear (helmet, snowshoes, harness, crampons, carabiners, ice axes)
Not Included Services
  • Sleeping bag
  • Insulation mat
  • High mountain boots
  • Climbing shoes
  • Backpack
  • Technical clothing
  • Meals outside expedition
  • Hotel
  • Rescue insurance is not included. Participants must have their own coverage (see Terms & Conditions).
Attention: National Park entry fees are not included in this program. You can purchase your tickets at APN – National Park Website.
PROGRAM

The day before the expedition there is a brief meeting with the guide to check equipment and arrange last-minute details.

DAY 1

In the morning we take a transfer to Río Eléctrico bridge, our starting point. From there we hike to Laguna Sucia and continue the ascent to the bivouac of «La Cueva».

  • Duration: 6–7 hours
  • Distance: 15 km
  • Elevation gain: 1000 m

DAY 2

We wake up before sunrise and ascend 40 minutes through easy climbing terrain to the glacier. From there we rope up to traverse the glacier, walking another hour over crevasses until reaching the base of the route.

We begin climbing in pitches, and depending on conditions, it will take between 6 and 8 hours to summit and rappel. After descending, we return to camp following the same route.

  • Duration: approx. 10 hours
  • Distance: 3 km
  • Elevation gain: 800 m

DAY 3

We hike back to town following the same trail as Day 1.

  • Duration: 5–6 hours
DIFFICULTY

Difficult alpine terrain, which may include steep scree slopes, use of short rope technique, rock climbing, ice climbing, moraines, glaciers and snow. Elevation gain of 1,000 m or more.

  • Climbing experience required:
  • Alpine ascents on multi-pitch routes
  • Rock or ice climbing experience
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