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Mountain Guide- El Chaltén, Argentina

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Certified UIAGM-IFMGA Mountain Guide from Argentina.

I live in El Chaltén since 1998. I'm originally from Bariloche and I started with mountain activities when I was 15 years old. I've done climbing and ascents in many mountains of Patagonia, Perú, Bolivia, United States and Europe; such as Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Alpamayo, El Capitán, Mont Blanc and Aconcagua among others. I'm also a Ski Instructor and I am passionate for backcountry ski.

I speak fluent English, Italian and French and have been leading trips and expeditions for more than 20 years. I work together with a group of guides, so if I'm not available for the trip you request, one of my colleagues will guide you!

Programs

5.00

(10)

El Chaltén rock climbing – Full day

Join Merlín, a local UIAGM-IFMGA guide who knows El Chaltén better than anyone. He has prepared a great rock climbing day that can be adapted to your level!

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 175

5.00

(1)

Cerro Eléctrico, 1-day guided ascent from El Chaltén

Conquer the thunderous Argentinian Cerro Eléctrico in El Chaltén with incredible views with IFMGA-qualified guide Merlin.

1 day

Advanced

Any

FromUSD 500

5.00

(7)

Climbing Mojon Rojo, El Chaltén

Climbing Mojon Rojo in El Chaltén, South Patagonia, with incredible views of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy with Merlin, IFMGA certified guide.

2 days

Any

FromUSD 650

5.00

(6)

Ski tour day in Cerro Vespignani with a guide

A unique ski touring day in company of the local IFMGA mountain guide Merlin. Live an unforgettable skiing experience through the 1500-meter slope from the top of Cerro Vespignani.

1 day

Any

FromUSD 250

5.00

(4)

The Aguja Guillaumet guided alpine climbing

As a certified UIAGM-IFMGA local guide, Merlin knows the area better than anyone. That's why he'll make you enjoy a great 3-day mountaineering trip up to the Aguja Guillaumet summit. A real challenge for advanced climbers. Are you coming?

3 days

Any

FromUSD 1250

5.00

(8)

Cerro Madsen 1-day guided ascent

Join local certified guide Merlin on this incredible 1-day guided ascent to Cerro Madsen. Enjoy awe-inspiring views of the Andes and Patagonia from the summit.

1 day

Any

FromUSD 400

Join a group

5.00

(3)

Trekking Cerro Huemul loop, El Chalten

Join Merlín, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this amazing Cerro Huemul loop hiking tour. And enjoy the best views around El Chaltén, Patagonia.

4 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 850

5.00

(5)

Base Camps Trek in El Chaltén

A great hiking adventure with local IFMGA mountain guide Merlin. You will discover the most remote and amazing corners of El Chaltén.

7 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 1600

5.00

(2)

Backcountry Ski Tour in Bariloche and El Chaltén

Join Merlín, an UIAGM/IFMGA-certified guide on this backcountry ski adventure through Argentine Patagonia! We will ski to see some incredible views!

13 days

Advanced

Any

FromUSD 3000

1-Week Ski touring Trip in Bariloche

Enjoy the best of Patagonia on this 7-day ski touring trip led by IFMGA-certified mountain guide and ski instructor Merlin.

7 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 1500

2.50

(4)

Climb Cerro Solo, South Patagonia

3-day trip to climb Cerro Solo (2121m), a classic mountaineering ascent in El Chalten, South Patagonia, a challenging objective but without technical difficulties.

3 days

Any

FromUSD 900

5.00

(3)

Southern Ice Field Expedition, Patagonia

Join Merlin, an IFMGA- certified mountain guide, on this extraordinary Southern Ice Field Expedition and get to know a unique spot in the amazing Patagonia.

8 days

Advanced

Any

FromUSD 1800

Ski Touring & Backcountry skiing in Ushuaia

Join Merlín, a UIAGM-certified mountain guide, for this scenic, exciting and fun 7-day adventure backcountry skiing in Ushuaia. Explore a different mountain and valley each day of the trip before climbing Cerro Alvear on the penultimate day.

7 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 1500

El Chaltén rock climbing – Half day

Join Merlín, a local IFMGA-certified guide, on this half-day rock climbing trip in El Chaltén. Discover some of the best walls and crags during 4 hours, just a few steps from the village!

1 day

First Time

Any

FromUSD 140

12-day Ski touring in southern Patagonia: Cerro Castillo (Coyhaique, Chile) & El Chaltén, Argentina

Enjoy ski touring in southern Patagonia and discover the pristine snow terrain in Cerro Castillo and El Chaltén on this 12-day program led by AAGM mountain guide Merlín.

11 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 3099

4-day Ski touring in El Chalten: Loma del Diablo, Cerro Vespignani, Cerro Madsen

Tour the famed mountain village of El Chalten high up in the Argentinian Andes, featuring Loma del Diablo, Cerro Vespignani and Cerro Madsen, with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Merlin.

4 days

Advanced

Any

FromUSD 900

Backcountry skiing week in Bariloche, 7 days near Cerro Catedral and the Frey Hut

Explore the stunning backcountry of Bariloche, Argentina, on a 7-day adventure close to Cerro Catedral and the Frey Hut with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Merlin.

7 days

Advanced

Any

FromUSD 1500

11-day ski tour in Coyhaique, Chile and El Chaltén, Argentina

Join Merlín, an UIAGM/IFMGA-certified guide on this ski tour through Chile and Argentina! You will find scenic beauty on every slope!

11 days

Advanced

Any

FromUSD 3099

Guided splitboarding day tour in Cerro Vespignani

Explore the stunning 2,146m high Cerro Vespignani, in the beautiful Argentine Patagonia, in a splitboarding day tour along with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Merlin. This program is for experienced riders.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 250

Gorra Blanca guided 5 day tour with splitboard

Reach the summit of Gorra Blanca with Merlín, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 5 day splitboarding tour. Enjoy the finest powder snow, the most thrilling descents and incomparable views in the Patagonia.

5 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 2200

Reviews

4.88

(80)

Ariana Kim

5.00

January, 2023

Juan was wonderful! Though we weren't able to do our first day due to a neck injury he had, he rallied for our second day, and we were so grateful - we checked out some of the most beautiful multi-pitch climbing I've done, with condors soaring ahead...and then did some super fun sport leads after lunch...Juan was kind, knowledgeable, and a total pro. We highly recommend Juan!

Jose Cotrim

5.00

December, 2022

It is not an easy trip you must be prepared for what the weather will be at that moment. But once said that is for sure one of the most beautiful places to visit good gear and good guiding is for sure a good start.

Tim Board

5.00

November, 2022

Brilliant climb of Cerro Electrico with Merlin! I had actually booked for a 2 day ascent of Mojon Rojo but the weather forecast didn’t allow it. As I couldn’t stay another day Merlin offered the 1 day climb of Cerro Electrico instead. I felt very safe with him all day, he has a vast experience of mountaineering in the region and beyond. I would definitely book with Merlin again.

Sebastian Becker

5.00

November, 2022

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