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Fitz
Roy y Cerro Torre Ice Trek |
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A
program specially conceived for those who want in few
days, an intense experience of the imposing Patagonian
landscape, going through its paths and walking on one
of this majestic glacier. This adventure combines
nights in campgrounds as well as a comfortable lodging
in El Chalten.
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wonderful trek, we will link panoramic viewpoints from where we
are going to enjoy great granite summits surrounded by beautiful
lakes, glaciers and forests. Moreover, the program includes a
walk on Torre Glacier, leading us close to the mythic Cerro
Torre, whose walls attract yeas after year the most experimented
climbers of the world. Sleep in its base-camp, gives us the
chance to be witnesses of unique sunrise on this majestic
mountain. |
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| DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROGRAM |
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REGION |
| Los Glaciares
Natoional Park - El Chaltén area - Santa
Cruz Province - Argentina. |
| SEASON |
| September
to May |
| DURATION |
| 4 days
(3 trekking - days) - 3 nights |
| SIZE
OF GROUP |
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Min 2 -
Max 16 |
| DIFFICULTY
GRADE |
Moderate
• Long
walks of 5 to 8 hours.
• Use
of horses to carry loads.
• Moderate
to big drops in altitude (1330 to 3000 ft - 400 to 900 m).
• Lodging
in camps or in mountain huts (twin share accommodation).
• Moderate
physical demand. |
| ITINERARY |
| Day 1:
Upon your arrival to El
Chaltén, a Fitz Roy Expediciones guide will meet you and plan
the activities for the following days. Accommodation in Hotel/Lodge.
Day 2: Full
day trek. In the morning, we hike up Blanco River valley,
passing through Piedras Blancas Glacier’s lookout, Fitz Roy’s
base-camp, and Lake De Los Tres. After lunch, we walk to Cerro
Torre’s base-camp (Camp Thorwood) nestled in a forest near to
Lake Torre, going through Madre and Hija lagoons, and the Fitz
Roy River valley. Horses will do the transport of general and
personal equipment. We will overnight al campsite Thorwood.
Day 3: Full
ice-trekking day. In the morning, we will cross a Tyrolean rope
over Fitz Roy River and walk along the lateral moraine that
surrounds Lake Torre. After the hike up through a wild
Nothofagus forest, we will go down on the glacier and get closer
to Cerro Torre, feeling the majestic size of its south face. For
this activity, we will use crampons and the necessary security
equipment. In the afternoon, we will go back to our campsite,
where we will spend the night again.
Day 4: We
will return to El Chaltén after an optional trek to Pliegue
Tumbado peak. The decision to go back using this path will be
taken between the guide and the clients, according to the
weather conditions and the physical condition of the group.
Transport of the equipment by horses. End of services. |
| ACCOMMODATION |
| Camp and
Hotels / Lodges |
| IT PROGRAMS IT INCLUDES |
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Trekking Guide, licensed by the National Park Administration and
assistant. |
| - First-aid
Kit. |
| - Radio
comunication with El Chaltén. |
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Technical equipment necessary for the glacier trekking
(crampons, harnesses, carabiners, ice axes, ropes) |
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- Double
tents, mess tent, tables and stools, cooking equipment and
utensils. |
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- Horses
for carry loads |
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Accommodation
(base double with private bathroom)
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Day
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Day
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Day
4 |
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Hostería |
Camp |
Camp |
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MEALS
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Day
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Day
2 |
Day
3 |
Day
4 |
| Breakfast |
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| Lunch |
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Box
Lunch |
Box
Lunch |
Box
Lunch |
| Dinner |
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NOT
INCLUDED
• Personal
Equipment.
• Transfers
in/out El Chaltén.
• Drinks
in restaurants, and extra drinks.
• Tips. |
PRICES
PER PERSON IN CHILEAN PESOS ARE FIXED
PRICES PER PERSON
IN AMERICAN DOLLARS ARE REFERENTIAL
THE PAYMENTS WILL ONLY BE RECEIVED IN CHILEAN PESOS
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Nº
OF PASSENGERS
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PRICES
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Minimum 2 PAXS
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$ 1.036.750.- P/P
U$D 1.885
P/P
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