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1-day Ski tour in El Chalten, Patagonia Sur

1-day Ski tour in El Chalten, Patagonia Sur
Chalten
Chalten
Chalten
Chalten

Come and enjoy the beautiful slopes of El Chalten, in southern Argentinean Patagonia, on a full day ski tour with IFMGA certified guide Indio.

Private

Andes

1 Day

Jul - Oct

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Enjoy a full day of great ski touring around El Chalten, Argentina.
  • Choose from a number of great spots, including Cerro Creston, Madsen, Vespignani and more.
  • Marvel at the stunning natural beauty of Argentinean Patagonia.

Description

With an abundance of magnificent snow and great weather from July to October, ski touring in El Chalten is a wonderful experience. And for a full day, I would like to take you to the best skiing spots in the area.

Along with the great ski touring spots, the views you will get in El Chalten are spectacular. Throughout the area, you will get to reach several amazing viewpoints that will show you the undeniable natural beauty of Argentinean Patagonia.

Some of the best spots around El Chalten include Mount Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Cerro Creston and Cerro Madsen. There are also other amazing slopes to be found on Vespignani and several gorgeous valleys as well, like Mosquito Valley. With such a wonderful variety, there will be no issue finding the perfect ski touring spot for you. When it comes to selecting the spot you will be enjoying throughout the day, the decision will be based on several factors. Those factors include snow conditions, weather conditions, your skill level and personal preferences.

In order to participate on this trip, you should be in good physical condition. You should also have prior ski touring experience.

With so many great spots to choose from, I have no doubt you will have an unforgettable ski touring experience around El Chalten. To join me on this trip, please send a request. I look forward to guiding you.

If you want to go for a longer trip, you can check this fantastic 3-day trip staying at Creston Refuge.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Transport during the trip

Price details

  • In addition to the guiding fee, the price also includes GPS.
  • The price does not include skiing equipment and safety equipment, including ARVA, shovel, probe and helmet.

About the guide

Guide profile image

Indio

4.9

(21)

Mountain Guide

I am an IFMGA and a High Mountain AAGM certified Mountain Guide. I was born in San Juan, where I found my passion for the mountains when I was a child. Today my home is El Chalten, this magical place where I have my family and where I work and live since 2008.

I have climbed many different peaks along the Andes, as well as in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, France, Spain, Germany Italy, Austria and Switzerland. I have climbed great mountains and new routes in Patagonia, both in Cerro Torre and in the Fitz Roy mountains. I climbed Mount Fitz Roy five times and Mount Torre three times. All of them through different routes and some of them opening a new one.

One of my biggest achievements was the Standhardt - Herron - Egger traverse and the "Directa Huarpe" new route, on the west face of Cerro Torre. As well as climbing the Tehuelche route on the Fitz Roy hill in 16 hours.

I also guide in the Central Andes, in places such as Cerro Mercedario and Vallecitos in Mendoza, among other mountains. I am also a Mountaineering and Climbing instructor in different associations and member of the relief committee at the Club Andino Mercedario of the San Juan Province. I am also a member of the technical committee of the Argentine Association of Mountain Guides, in which I am part of the staff of instructors for IFMGA guides.

I guide my clients mainly in Patagonia. I spend summer in the town of El Chalten and I move to Bariloche, in northern Patagonia, in the winter, where I guide more technical excursions, like ice and/or rock climbing, as well as classic mountaineering ascents. During the year I also guide in the mountains of Peru, Bolivia and in Europe.

Even when I’m not working I enjoy climbing, bouldering, sport skiing and mountaineering. Keeping at my highest level of performance helps me ensure my clients’ safety, that is always my top priority.

Languages

English

Certificates

AAGM | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about Indio

Fabio

Diogo

Due to bad weather, we had to move the day of the climb, and instead of Indio, Pipa took me to the walls across the river in the Paredon de Los Condores. We had a great day of climbing; Pipa was super chilled and knowledgeable, sharing a lot of helpful tips and guiding me up the wall. We started with easy climbs and kept progressing until maxing it out. I had a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to doing other climbs with Pipa whenever I get a chance to visit Chalten again. Highly recommend.

Sunny

Had a great time!

Charles

(Not Indio) Juan was a very kind and knowledgeable guide. He knew exactly where to take us for warmups and hard climbing routes. His professionalism and attention to detail was clear on the multi pitch route we did - we felt safe and in control the entire time. Juan was also fun and we ended up with tons of local recommendations for things to do for the remainder of our trip. Thank you Patagonia Ascents. Communication was good, attention to detail was great.

Lawrence


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