3-day Aguja Guillaumet (2,579m) summit via the Couloir Amy or Fonrouge-Comesaña route, El Chaltén

An IFMGA-certified mountain guide offers a 3-day mountaineering experience in El Chaltén, Argentina. Join them, explore an amazing terrain, and reach the top of Aguja Guillaumet!

Private

Andes

3 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Beginner

Highlights

Discover a beautiful region of the Argentine Patagonia.
Climb an over-2,500m peak of the Andes.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

Description

The scenic mountain village of El Chaltén, in Argentina, features mountaineering options for all levels. I am offering a 3-day tour to the summit of Aguja Guillaumet. If you are looking for a stunning alpine adventure, then join me!

El Chaltén is located in the Santa Cruz province in the Argentine Patagonia. It lies at the foot of two impressive multi-peaked mountains: Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. Aguja Guillaumet (2579m), part of Mount Fitz Roy, is usually the objective for those climbing in this area for the first time.

On this 3-day adventure, you will face the particular terrain and the strong winds of El Chalten, heading up an exciting line to Aguja Guillaumet. We two possible routes that we can take: Couloir Amy and Fonrouge-Comesaña. We will choose the best option according to the snow/ice conditions, and your skills.

Couloir Amy, on the east side of Guillaumet, was first completed 1968. It has a total distance of 450m, 60º snow/ice slopes, and a 5.8 climbing difficulty. On the west face, we find the legendary Fonrouge-Comesaña, with 600m, pitches from 5.4 to 5.9, and an amazing pitch of 5.10b. Both routes share the last 4 pitches.

From Aguja Guillaumet, we will enjoy breathtaking views of a unique alpine landscape dominated by the Andes and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field!

Please keep in mind that this trip does not require alpine climbing experience. However, if you have some, especially in rock climbing, it will help a lot. In addition, these are all physically demanding days, so you should have a good fitness level.

So, are you up for an awesome mountaineering experience in the Andes? Then come to El Chaltén, at the Argentine Patagonia, and reach the top of Aguja Guillaumet!

And if you feel ready to climb to the summit of Fitz Roy, take a look at this Fitz Roy 5-day program.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Meeting point

Itinerary

Day 1: Piedra Negra

Meeting at 8 am. Gear and food check. Transfer to Rio Electrico Bridge, where we start hiking. Two hours later we reach Piedra del Fraile camping. After a short stop we keep on going. In 3 hours more we’ll be at Piedra Negra. We set up camp, cook some dinner, and rest.

Day 2: Summit day

Very early in the morning, may be at night, we wake up, have breakfast and start our approach to the climbing route. Depending on the chosen route, we’ll hike from 2 ½ to 4 hrs. After the climb, we get back to our camp to have dinner and rest.

Day 3: End of the trip

We wake up when body says so, break camp and start our descent to Piedra del Fraile. After a short break, we keep going to Rio Electrico bridge. Transfer to El Chaltén. Barbecued Lamb is the Patagonian way to celebrate an ascent (there are veggie options as well).

Details

More info

Guest should feel comfortable flat footing and front pointing on moderate angle ice up to 55 degrees with crampons. Guests are required to carry a backpack with their personal gear (clothes, sleeping bag, pad, etc), group (tents, pot, stoves, etc) and food. About 20 to 25 kg, except summit day. Otherwise, personal porters could be arranged in advance. /// Client acknowledges that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and changes to the itinerary may occur. /// The fame of the area regarding wind and fast changeable conditions are not a legend. Be ready to experience nature and all its beauties and power. We have one back up days and one rest day, which we use it flexibly to make best use of weather conditions.

About the guide

-Cristobal

4.8

(16)

Mountain Guide

IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide from Chile

I was born in 1990, and I always been surrounded by mountains, with family and friends in the Andes.

I did the first Chilean ascent to Cerro Torre via Ferrari route, four ascents to Mt, Fitz Roy, more than 12 to Torres del Paine and the first alpine traverse of the three towers.

I also climbed in the Himalayas, Yosemite, and other Andean countries such as Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.

I did the IFMGA/UIAGM aspirant course in 2017 in Bolivia, and completed the AIARE level 2 avalanche training.

I work together with my brother Juan (we are the Señoret Brothers). Contact me if you want to discover the most beautiful mountain spots in Chile!

Languages

English

What people are saying about -Cristobal

Syi

Our group had a great time skiing with Cristobal. He was everything you would expect a certified mountain guide to be. He was professional and safe, has exceptional mountain awareness and technical capabilities, and has great communication skills. He checked all the boxes for guiding and he made it fun as well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a guided trip in Chile.

Winston

I was matched with Renato Esteban Rodriguez Parra Huaraz (License No. 155-22 w/IFMGA) who took me to Palestras, El Manzano, in Cajon del Maipo. Renato organized a taxi to pick me up and drop me off right at my hotel/airbnb. He was an amazing guide, who helped me push myself when I needed encouragement, gave beta when I felt stuck, and gave tips on how to properly prepare for the day of climbing. (Sunscreen, shoes, food, clothes, and gear). Renato was able to suggest difficult but doable routes based on what I told him for my level of climbing. I felt safe the entire time, I didn’t feel pressured to lead, he gave great recommendations for Santiago and the surrounding area, as knows a good bit about it such as fun things to do, and what areas are safe. His English is very good, there were almost no moments of misunderstanding each other due to a language barrier. In addition to climbing, has a passion for hip hop, and music. He regaled me with quite a few fun stories of living in the Santiago area. I’d say I’ve my one day climbing with him, my Spanish and my climbing improved. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide.

Steven

Great day out

Christopher

Cristóbal was a phenomenal guide. Couldn’t have asked for a better week. Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable.

Leo

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