Day 1 | Arrival to El Chaltén
On arrival in El Chaltén trekkers will be met by a representative
of Fitz Roy Expeditions and transferred to our Adventure Camp set
on the banks of Rio De Las Vueltas north of town. There are great
views of Monte Fitz Roy’s north face from camp. There will be a
trip briefi ng before dinner to explain the adventures that await
us in the days ahead. This can be done by a guide or a staff
memeber.Dinner and overnight at Adventure Camp.
D….ECO CAMP
Day 2 | Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp
A menu of options to choose from or time at leisure to relax by
the fi re place.
- Mountain Bike (guided or independent biking): The road has
little traffi c and it a good chance to go all the way to the
beautifully set Lago del Desierto-Hiking: There is a magnifi cent
hike up the Loma del Diablo, making it to the ridge or all the way
to the summit (1800 mts), the climb to the summit can only be done
if the guide decides to do it according to present conditions.
- Canoeing. River guides and the adequate equipment are available
to explore a couple of kilometres of Rio d las Vueltas, and
luckily do so with Mt. Fitz Roy in the skyline.
B, BL, D… Eco camp … Mountain and river Guide.
Day 3 | Fitz Roy Base Camp – Cerro Torre
Base Camp
After breakfast a short drive brings us to the trailhead. We
ascend gradually all morning along the Rio Blanco to the base camp
of the same name.We ascend more steeply to Laguna De Los Tres
where we will have close-up views of several of the routes used to
climb Fitz Roy, weather permitting. This afternoon’s walk is
mostly downhill, with some sections of fl at trail, through the
valley of Lagunas Madre e Hija, to Thorwood Base Camp at the edge
of Lago Torre.
B, BL, D …. Camping ...Mountain Guide
Day 4 | Ice Trek on Grande Glacier
Today’s walk at the top of the glacier is an experience not to be
forgotten. We begin with a crossing of the Fitz Roy River by a
Tyrolean traverse, and then trek through a native beech forest and
along the glacial moraine. We descend to the edge of the ice,
where we strap on our crampons. We’ll spend several hours walking
on the ice, with Cerro Torre’s spectacular South Face rising
directly above us. We will provide all necessary technical
equipment for our glacier hike. There are some easy, introductory
ice climbs which the guide will assist all interested trekkers in
tackling. We return to Thorwood B.C. for dinner and overnight.
B, BL, D …. Camping ......Mountain Guide
Day 5 | Laguna Toro
After breakfast we again cross the river by Tyrolean traverse and
begin the long ascent to Paso De Las Agachonas. As we go higher,
the views of the surrounding peaks get ever more dramatic. Once
across the pass we descend into the Rio Tunel Valley, with
occasional views of tomorrow’s destination, El Paso Del Viento,
Windy Pass. Upon reaching Rio Tunel, we follow it west to our camp
just below Laguna Toro. This will be our camp for two nights,
nicely protected in a small beech grove near tree line.
B, BL, D …. Camping ............ Mountain Guide
Day 6 | Paso del viento – Patagonian Ice Cap
viewpoint
After bordering the lagoon and across the Rio Toro Tunnel, we
begin the journey towards the Windward Passage, a gateway to
Southern Ice. During the ascent of the 900 meter drop and swivel
cross a glacier high. The splendid views all the way will be
crowned by a fabulous panoramic view of the Southern Ice.
Overnight back at Base Camp at Laguna Toro. B, BL, D ... Camp
............Mountain Guide ........
Day 7 | Return To El Chaltén
Today’s hike back to El Chaltén is long, but easy in comparison to
yesterday’s visit to the windy Pass. The descend to town is
gradual and easy.
B, BL, D… Hostería… Guía de Montaña
Day 8 |After breakfast, our program is
concluded.
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