The Fitz Roy Tour by the Hielo Continental

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Be ready to have an exceptional adventure at the Fitz Roy! On this tour by the Hielo Continental, we go around Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. This tour takes you on the third largest ice cap in the world after Greenland and Antarctica. The surrounding peaks will give you breathtaking views and make you appreciate the beauty of the gigantic mountains around you! Feel the calmness at the top of the peak as the wind whistles past you. A great physical form is required along with good mountaineering experience to reach the top since we will be dealing with crampons and at times will be roped to cross the deep crevasses. This trip is for the daring and not for the faint-hearted, but as you reach the top, you will see why so many mountaineers rush to this place. Join us now!

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Trekking
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2-6

All about the The Fitz Roy Tour by the Hielo Continental.

The highlights of this trip are;

A full tour of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
Trek the third largest ice cap in the world
Huge landscapes of ice and mountains
A true Patagonian adventure

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Day 1 DEPARTURE FROM EUROPE
Arrival on the same evening or the next day.
Day 2 ARRIVAL IN BUENOS AIRES - EL CALAFATE
We are greeted at the Buenos Aires EZE International Airport and use a transfer to the Buenos Aires AEP national airport for domestic flight to El Calafate. Reception at El Calafate airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accompaniment: English speaking assistant
Transfer: in a private car
Accommodation: in a hotel in El Calafate
Meals: free breakfast / free lunch / free dinner
Day 3 CALAFATE - GLACIER PERITO MORENO - EL CHALTÉN
After breakfast, a departure from our hotel to reach the Perito Moreno glacier located 80 km from El Calafate. This half-day excursion will allow us to fully enjoy this exceptional natural environment. Many walkways offer a panoramic view of the glacier overlooking the surrounding lenga groves. Morning devoted to a visit of the glacier from the footbridges overhanging the site. In option, it is possible to make navigation of 20 minutes at the foot of the glacier. In the early afternoon, we leave for El Chaltén by bus.
Accompaniment: English-speaking guide during the group tour of the glacier
Transfer: by car, group and regular service. Between Calafate and El Chaltén 220 km, approximately 3 hours
Accommodation: in hotel or cabin
Meals: breakfast / free lunch / free dinner
Day 4 EL CHALTEN
Today we meet our mountain guide for a first briefing. Together, we verify that the material we have is adequate for shipping. Morning or afternoon free according to the agenda of the guide. This will be the opportunity to do one of the many hikes, always well indicated to Fitz Roy or Cerro Torre. Depending on how much time you have left and advice from the guide you can choose the most suitable hike.
Accommodation: in hotel or cabin
Meals: breakfast / free lunch / free dinner
Day 5 VALLEY OF RIO ELECTRICO
We take a bus to the north-west which leaves us 15 km further, at the beginning of the trail. This is where our expedition begins. The first two hours, we follow the Rio Electrico through the forest of Ñires (Nothofagus Antarctica or Antarctic beech) and lengas (Nothofagus or white beech). From the Piedra del Fraile the show opens and we begin to see the mountains: the Cerro 30 Aniversario (2,281 m), the Pollone Mountains that are part of the Cerro Torre range and the north-west face of Fitz Roy. Another two hours of walking and we arrive at the Rio Pollone we cross the ford. After an hour of walking, we reach our camp, in front of Lake Electrico and at the foot of the Marconi Glacier.
Accommodation: in camp
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Number of hours of walking: around 7 hours
Altitude difference: + 50 m
Day 6 GLACIER MARCONI - PASO MARCONI
Today we climb to the Marconi paso. We move on the Marconi glacier that will take us to the pass of the same name. We first go through an unstable scree. Then, it is with the crampons and roped that we cross the possible crevasses of the glacier. The strong wind can make this day difficult physically and mentally. We camp with a majestic view of Fitz Roy and Cerro Murallon.
Accomodation: in camp
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Number of hours of walking: approximately 8 hours
Elevation gain: + 800 m
Day 7 PASO MARCONI - CIRCUS OF LOS ALTARES
Today we are totally on the ice cap of the Continental glacier. We can use the pulkas to deflate us. The view of Lautaro volcano to the north and Mariano Moreno (one of the highest peaks in the region) with the expanse of the glacial plain is a unique sight. Camp overlooking the western faces of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy!
Accomodation: in camp
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Number of hours of walking: around 7 hours
Altitude difference: + 50 m / – 100 m
Day 8 CIRC DE LOS ALTARES - REFUGIO PASO DEL VIENTO
Today we begin a gentle descent on the glacier for about fifteen kilometres and we take foot on dry land. We stop at the camp called Laguna de Los Esquies or if the weather and our condition permit we camp next to a small refuge called Refugio paso del viento.
Accommodation: camp
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Number of hours: approximately 8 hours
Elevation: + 250 m / – 250 m
Day 9 REFUGEO PASO DEL VIENTO - CERRO HUEMUL
Today we drive along the Viedma Glacier and bypass the Cerro Huemul with magnificent views of the Viedma Glacier and the end of the lake of the same name as well as on the Hielo Patagonico Icefield. . Camp at Cerro Huemul.
Accommodation: in camp
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Number of hours of walking: approximately 6 to 8 hours
Elevation: + 200 m / – 100 m
Day 10 CERRO HUEMUL - LAKE VIEDMA - EL CHALTEN
We descend to Lake Viedma. We take the boat on the Bahia Cabo de Hornos which leads us to the Bahia Tunel in one hour of navigation. Bus transfer to El Chalten.
Transfer: by private vehicle (1h) by boat (1h)
Accommodation: in camp
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Number of hours of walking: around 3 hours
Elevation: – 600 m
Day 11 AND 12 DAYS OF BEATS IN CASE OF CLIMATE ISSUES
These days will be used during the expedition to wait for a mild weather or rest. However if we have exceptional weather conditions the guide reserves the possibility of arriving on day 10 in El Chaltén. In this case days 11 and 12 will be your responsibility.
Accommodation: in camp
Meals: breakfasts / lunches / dinners
Day 13 EL CHALTEN - EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES
Transfer to El Calafate airport. Domestic flight Calafate – Buenos Aires. Reception at the Buenos Aires AEP national airport and transfer to the hotel.
Transfer: by car, group and regular service between El Chaltén and Calafate 220 km, about 3 hours. In private vehicle for airport assistance.
Accommodation: in hotel
Meals: breakfast / free lunch / free dinner
Day 14 BUENOS AIRES - UK
3 hours before your flight, you will depart your hotel and will transfer by private vehicle from Buenos Aires to EZE international airport.
Transfer: private vehicle
Meals: breakfast

—– END OF THE PROGRAM —–
For unpredictable reasons such as poor health of the participants, extreme weather conditions, or any unforeseen incident, your guide may have to adapt the program for the smooth running of your trip. He remains the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Walking times are given as an indication and may vary from one participant to another.

Accommodation and meals

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation will be in a good standard hotel (basic: double room) in Buenos Aires, in a basic hotel or hostel in El Chaltén and Calafate, and under a tent during the expedition. Double tents for two people that participants must carry and set up with the help of the guide.

MEALS

Meals during the days when we are in the cities will be at many small (or large) restaurants that will allow us to discover the typical local cuisine.

During the expedition, the participants must take part in the daily tasks and the preparation of the meals which will be cooked in the open air during clear weather and under the tents when the weather is bad.

No visa for the UK, Belgian or Swiss nationals, for a stay of fewer than three months. For other nationalities, inquire at the consulate or embassy. Passport requirement valid and valid for 6 months after the date of return. However, a visa will be required if your flight stops in the USA (see EASA online simplified procedure) These formalities may change and we thank you for checking the conditions of entry with the consular authorities of the country visited. these formalities.

This course is of a high difficulty level. It requires an excellent physical condition a mental and be very enduring, a cold resistance, notions of climbing techniques. You have to carry your bag and all your belongings as well as some of the group material. The weight is estimated at 20 to 25 kg for each participant. (Possibility of hiring a porter: price to consult us).

For your trip, plan 15 to 18 kg maximum, outside of your hand luggage, even if in most flights you will be entitled to 20 kg in the hold and 10 kg in the cabin. There is no point in being too busy and a little space is available to bring back memories. Attention, any extra and overweight bag will be charged directly by the airline during check-in. If you have domestic flights, check that there are no specific baggage restrictions. Finally, note that security checks have become very strict at airports: put the knives, scissors, nail files in your hold bag, the same for bottles and tubes of more than 100 ml.

CLOTHING

You need several layers to add or remove depending on the temperature and your activity. You’ll be able to wash some quick-drying things on the way, including underwear and socks.

Gore-Tex® waterproof and breathable jacket
Poncho or rain cape
Micro-fleece sweater or jacket, finer
Technical and / or short-sleeved T-shirts (avoid cotton, long to dry)
Lightweight trousers canvas
Zip pants, cropped trousers or Bermuda shorts
Walking socks
Underwear
Swimsuit
Hat, cap or headband to protect from the sun

SHOES

A pair of walking shoes, which you are used to (to avoid blisters) for hiking trails.
A pair of lighter walking shoes, which will be useful for flights, transfers, site visits and evenings.
Pair of flip-flops, sandals or Crocs® type for the toilet, especially

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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city with European features, is among the 10 most active metropolises in the world. City of art, culture, theater, traditions … It is so varied that it satisfies the most demanding visitor. Born in the lowlands of this port city at the beginning of the 20th century, in the Boca district, tango is the soul of the city. Between sad thought and passion exacerbated, Buenos Aires invites you to discover its charms. The modern buildings and the incessant activity of the agglomeration blend harmoniously with ancient traditions and charming little neighborhoods. We remain fascinated by the unique atmosphere of Buenos Aires, the personality of each of its neighborhoods, the friendliness of its inhabitants and the cultural wealth of the city.

Patagonia

Patagonia, literally “land of the big feet”, is this immense territory in the south of the American continent which was long object of discord between Argentina and Chile. Even today, there are still some unclear areas in the boundaries … Due to the unique characteristics of its ecosystem, it is of great ecological, scientific and tourist interest. Glaciers, mountains, rivers, lakes, fjords, islands, but also the forests, steppes and wetlands that make it one of the largest freshwater reserves on the planet and a natural heritage not only from Chile, but from all humanity. Do not miss: Punta Arenas, administrative center of the Magellan region, Puerto Natales, gateway to Torres del Paine Park, one of the most beautiful in South America.

Calafate and the glacier park

With a total area of more than 600,000 hectares, the Los Glaciares National Park stretches from the arid Patagonian steppe to the Andean cordillera, a natural border with neighboring Chile. Stretching 350 km from north to south, the national park includes a national reserve of approximately 180,000 hectares. The South Patagonian Ice Field, the largest expanse in the world after Antarctica, alone deserves the trip. It has at least 47 major glaciers, the main ones being Marconi, Upsala, Agassiz, Moreno, Onelli and Spegazzini. In addition, it also includes more than 200 glaciers of lesser importance. Even if they appear motionless, these glaciers are in constant motion, creating a permanent spectacle. Sometimes, Blocks of ice break off from the glacier facade and crash into the milky waters of the lake. It is this striking experience that invites us the most famous of them, the Perito Moreno, glacier overlooking the Argentinean lake and located 80 km from El Calafate.

El ChaltÉn & Fitz Roy

At the far north of the Los Glaciares National Park, at the foot of the granitic masses of Fitz Roy (3,405 m alt.) And Torre (3,128 m alt.), Is El Chaltén, the youngest village in the Argentine nation. since it was founded on October 12, 1985. Fitz Roy and Torre are among the most difficult climbs in the world. The first success of Mount Fitz Roy took place on February 2, 1952 by the French Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone, while that of Torre Mountain was realized in 1959 by Cesare Maestri and Tony Egger. In these mountains and forests, you can admire the unique and clean creatures of the place, from the discreet pudú , the smallest deer in the world that lives in the bushy groves, and the huemul, a kind of big stag that passes through the woods. You will also be able to observe and admire unusual birds, such as the magnificent condor, as well as many species of parakeets and green peaks living in one of the southernmost regions of the world. Cerro Torre is a rocket-shaped Babel, lost three hundred days a year in the clouds, crowned with monstrous petals of ice and frost balancing for miles of abysses. Not very high, at 3 128 meters altitude, but the mineral incarnation of the impossible. The most beautiful peak, the hardest, the most tapered … inspired, logical superlatives, the most beautiful lie in the history of mountaineering. For more than thirty years, three climbers have come to report almost definitive evidence …

2-litre bottle and tablets to disinfect water – Pocket knife type Opinel® or Laguiole® and/or a
“Swiss army knife” multi-use, to put in the baggage recorded in the hold
Headlamp type Petzl® + spare batteries
Hand-charging torch (more eco-friendly and economical)
Headlamp with red light for nature observation + spare battery
Good quality sunglasses
Sunscreen (high index) + lipstick.
Pair of binoculars to observe the fauna (optional).
Camera and / or camera (optional). Remember to protect it from dust and moisture (in a zippable
plastic bag with Silicagel bag for example).
A power adapter to recharge the batteries
Colour photocopy of the passport facilitates administrative procedures in case of loss or theft (not to be kept in the same place as the passport!)

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