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Ski Mountaineering in the Fitz Roy Range, Patagonia

Ski Mountaineering in the Fitz Roy Range, Patagonia
Ski Mountaineering in the Fitz Roy Range, Patagonia
Ski Mountaineering in the Fitz Roy Range, Patagonia
Ski Mountaineering in the Fitz Roy Range, Patagonia
Ski Mountaineering in the Fitz Roy Range, Patagonia

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


Highlights

  • Ski among glaciers, forests, and the iconic granite peaks of the Fitz Roy Range.
  • Explore classic ski mountaineering objectives around Cerro Vespiniani, Cerro Crestón, Paso Superior, and Cerro Madsen.
  • Combine a remote Patagonian expedition with a cultural experience in Buenos Aires and full logistical support.

Description

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.

Send a request to check real-time availability, confirm the latest itinerary details, and start planning this ski mountaineering adventure in Patagonia.

Price includes

  • Accommodation included
  • Guiding fee
  • Transport during the trip
  • All meals during trip

Price details

  • What 's included:
  • Cultural experience in Buenos Aires with 4star hotel accommodation
  • All local transfers in the Fitz Roy area
  • Professional local Argentinian guides with international IFMGA / UIAGM certification
  • All meals during the expedition
  • Accommodation in mountain refuges, hostels, and camps
  • Full logistical support and assistance throughout the trip

Meeting point

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires

Cultural experience in Buenos Aires with 4-star hotel accommodation

Day 2: Buenos Aires - El Calafate - El Chaltén

Flight from Buenos Aires, welcome dinner, city tour, and cultural immersion, followed by travel to El Calafate and El Chaltén.

Day 3: Trek to Refugio Crestón via El Mosquito

Start the mountain adventure with a trekking approach and ascent to Refugio Crestón via El Mosquito.

Day 4: Ski mountaineering on Cerro Vespiniani

A full ski mountaineering day on Cerro Vespiniani.

Day 5: Cerro Crestón ascent and ski descent

Ascend and ski on Cerro Crestón, then return to El Chaltén.

Day 6: Traverse toward Fitz Roy

Begin the traverse toward Fitz Roy.

Day 7: Paso Superior and Cerro Madsen

Ski at Paso Superior and Cerro Madsen, surrounded by glaciers and views of the Fitz Roy area.

Day 8: Return to El Chaltén

Return to El Chaltén and rest.

Day 9: El Chaltén, El Calafate, Buenos Aires

Transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate, then onward to Buenos Aires.

 

Details

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.


FAQs

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.

About the guide

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Mawida

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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


What people are saying about Mawida

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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