




Join Mawida Adventures for a demanding 9-day ski mountaineering journey in Argentine Patagonia, with glacier scenery, forest approaches, mountain refuges, camps, and ski objectives around Cerro Vespiniani, Cerro Crestón, Paso Superior, and Cerro Madsen.
Group
Andes
9 Days
Aug
High
Advanced
In the heart of Argentine South Patagonia, the Fitz Roy Range offers one of the most dramatic ski mountaineering settings in South America. On this 9-day program guided by our select team of local Argentinian guides with international IFMGA / UIAGM certification, we explore a wild mountain environment shaped by glaciers, forests, sharp granite peaks, and the unmistakable skyline of Fitz Roy.
We begin with a cultural experience in Buenos Aires before continuing to El Calafate and El Chaltén, the gateway to the Fitz Roy massif. From there, we move into the mountains with trekking approaches, hut stays, camp-based sections, and ski objectives including Cerro Vespiniani, Cerro Crestón, Paso Superior, and Cerro Madsen.
This is a challenging trip for advanced skiers with strong fitness and previous ski touring or ski mountaineering experience. You should be comfortable skiing in variable backcountry snow, moving through remote terrain, and spending consecutive days in mountain conditions. The program includes professional local IFMGA mountain guides, all local transfers in the Fitz Roy area, meals during the expedition, accommodation in refuges, hostels, and mountain camps, plus logistical support throughout the trip.
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Meeting point
Cultural experience in Buenos Aires with 4-star hotel accommodation
Flight from Buenos Aires, welcome dinner, city tour, and cultural immersion, followed by travel to El Calafate and El Chaltén.
Start the mountain adventure with a trekking approach and ascent to Refugio Crestón via El Mosquito.
A full ski mountaineering day on Cerro Vespiniani.
Ascend and ski on Cerro Crestón, then return to El Chaltén.
Begin the traverse toward Fitz Roy.
Ski at Paso Superior and Cerro Madsen, surrounded by glaciers and views of the Fitz Roy area.
Return to El Chaltén and rest.
Transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate, then onward to Buenos Aires.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in a combination of a 4-star hotel in Buenos Aires, mountain refuges, hostels, and mountain camps during the expedition.
More info
Skill level: Advanced skiing ability is required. Participants should be confident skiing off-piste and in changing mountain snow conditions.
Fitness level: High fitness is required. The itinerary includes trekking approaches, ascents, ski mountaineering days, mountain traverses, and several consecutive days in remote terrain.
Is this trip suitable for beginners?
No. This is a ski mountaineering program for advanced skiers.
What are the main ski objectives?
The tentative itinerary includes Cerro Vespiniani, Cerro Crestón, Paso Superior, and Cerro Madsen.
Is accommodation included?
Yes. The package includes 4-star hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires, plus accommodation in mountain refuges, hostels, and camps during the expedition.
Are meals included?
Yes. The program includes all meals during the expedition.
Is the itinerary fixed?
The itinerary is described as tentative, so the final plan may change depending on conditions, logistics, weather, and guide decisions.
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Guide Agency
We are a Tour Operator based in Pucón, Chile, and we are focused on outdoor activities and all kinds of expeditions. We can adapt to the needs and wishes of our clients, with the objective of providing a meaningful life experience to everyone booking one of our tours.
Languages
English
joseph
Rodrigo was great, awesome experience
David
Our guide, Scarlett, was terrific. She spoke excellent English and went out of her way to make certain that we had a great time. We enjoyed spending time with Scarlett so much that we arranged another all day excursion with her.
Kevin
The entire day was a fantastic adventure! Javier was a wonderful guide, very interesting and helpful… And extremely professional… I would highly advise the Villa Ferrata trip to anyone with a sense of adventure.
ZHOU
perfect service!will choice again!
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