Your 8-day trek will take you to the Southern Ice field as you will circle both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre mountains and walk off Paso del Viento.
Some previous mountain experience is required, but no technical skills in crampons and snowshoes is needed. You also need an excellent physical condition and hiking skills to face long hiking days, steep paths and heavy backpacks. Your tour includes meals, a professional mountain guide and some equipment.
Highlights
8 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VHF Radio and GPS
Glacier and snow equipment (snowshoes and crampons)
First Aid Kit
Taxes
4 season tents (Mountain Hard-wear) and cooking set
Personal accident insurance
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Meals during the trip
Accommodation as per itinerary
Professional mountain guide
Satellite phone for emergencies
One assistant for every 3 people
Personal Equipment (boots, backpack, sleeping bag, etc). Let the local tour operator know if you need any of these items and get a 30% discount by renting those with them
Additional porters
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Cmte. Arrua 505
PATAGONIA HIKES ARRUA 505
Return
Itinerary
The Patagonia Ice Field is the third biggest mass of ice in the world after Antarctica and Greenland, and the biggest if you think outside the polar surface. You will have a chance to hike this circle on a 55-mile, 8-day trek entering through the Marconi Glacier and into the amazing mass of ice, where only a few people have been. See itinerary for full details.
8-Day Southern Ice Field Expedition Around Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy
El Chalten
About
Your 8-day trek will take you to the Southern Ice field as you will circle both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre mountains and walk off Paso del Viento.
Some previous mountain experience is required, but no technical skills in crampons and snowshoes is needed. You also need an excellent physical condition and hiking skills to face long hiking days, steep paths and heavy backpacks. Your tour includes meals, a professional mountain guide and some equipment.
Highlights
8 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VHF Radio and GPS
Glacier and snow equipment (snowshoes and crampons)
First Aid Kit
Taxes
4 season tents (Mountain Hard-wear) and cooking set
Personal accident insurance
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Meals during the trip
Accommodation as per itinerary
Professional mountain guide
Satellite phone for emergencies
One assistant for every 3 people
Personal Equipment (boots, backpack, sleeping bag, etc). Let the local tour operator know if you need any of these items and get a 30% discount by renting those with them
