8-Day Southern Ice Field Expedition Around Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy

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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.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A good level of experience is required
  • Small-group tour limited to 8 people
  • Operates November to March
  • Note: Backpack weight is between 20 to 25 kg
  • Important: Please take into account that the weather in El Chalten is very unstable. This expedition counts with two extra days (Day 3 and Day 8) to improve the odds of success. Waiting, continuing, or suspending decision will depend on the mountain guide's criteria
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • 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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.