Patagonia Ascent

Vuelta al Fitz Roy

  • Vuelta al Fitz Roy

An impressive expedition that traverses between the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre ranges.

The itinerary crosses forests, rocky terrain, glaciers, and vertical walls, requiring a variety of techniques and making this a challenging alpine adventure.

  • Duration: 4 days
  • Pax: 2
  • Recommended season: October to March

Included Services

  • UIAGM / IFMGA certified guide
  • Expedition meals
  • Tent
  • 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
  • Sleeping pad
  • High mountain boots
  • Climbing shoes
  • Backpack
  • Technical clothing
  • Meals outside expedition days
  • 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 finalize details.

Day 1

We drive to the Río Eléctrico bridge, where we begin a 2-hour hike along a mostly flat trail through a forest of large Lenga trees until reaching Piedra del Fraile Camp.

From there, we gain elevation quickly along the trail to Piedra Negra Camp, which takes approximately 3 additional hours.

  • Distance: 10 km
  • Elevation gain: 1000 m

Day 2

We start early, hiking for about 1 hour to Paso del Cuadrado. From there, we descend to the Pollone Glacier and then traverse upward to Filo del Hombre Sentado.

Here we establish a new camp near the rappel line for the following day.

Day 3

This is the most technical day of the expedition. We rappel approximately 200 meters of vertical terrain before continuing on foot toward our next camp at Niponino, in the Cerro Torre Valley.

  • Duration: 8–10 hours
  • Distance: 13 km
  • Elevation: 750 m ascent / 1300 m descent

Day 4

From Niponino we continue descending along the Torre Glacier until reaching the Grande Glacier in approximately 3 hours.

We then pass Laguna Torre across rocky terrain until reaching the forest trail, which leads us back to El Chaltén.

  • Duration: 7–8 hours
  • Distance: 20 km
  • Descent: 700 m
DIFFICULTY

Physical difficulty: Difficult. 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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