Aguja Guillaumet Alpine Climbing Trip in El Chaltén, Argentina

Discover Aguja Guillaumet, as you ascend its stunning jagged granite peaks surrounded by the mesmerizing Southern Patagonian Ice Field. This new challenge will let you push your limits and experience the raw power and beauty of the Fitz Roy massif. Get ready to begin your adventure in this stunning mountain with a certified mountain guide by your side!

Private

Andes

3 Days

Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Challenge yourself and enhance your climbing skills by exploring the diverse range of routes available in Aguja Guillaumet
Immerse yourself with the incredible views surrounding the Fitz Roy massif
Conquer this spectacular peak with the help of a certified mountain guide

Description

Embark on the exciting challenge of conquering the demanding routes of Aguja Guillaumet, a remarkable needle-shaped rock formation nestled within the breathtaking Fitz Roy mountain range. This climb is an absolute must for anyone exploring the stunning beauty of the Southern Patagonian Ice field, a natural wonderland distinguished by

Join me on this 3-day adventure where you will explore this amazing peak, rising to a total elevation of 2,584 meters, known for its challenging terrain, which require technical skills and experience. As a certified mountain guide, I will guide you as we navigate through narrow ice-filled gorges and rugged rocky landscapes. We will choose the perfect route for you according to the weather conditions and your skill level.

We'll start our journey towards the Guillaumet mountain from El Chalten, known as the "Trekking Capital of Argentina". We will get a chance to take in the natural beauty of the region as we travail through the Patagonian wilderness as the Fitz Roy mountain range looms over us. Once we reach the Piedra Negra refuge, we'll be able to rest and prepare for the last leg of our journey.

We'll set our early to make our way towards Paso Guillaumet, and eventually reach the base of the Amy route. The initial 200m climb will lead us to the mountain ridge, where we'll then tackle four challenging trails. Once we reach the summit ridge, it's just a 15-minute walk to the highly anticipated summit. Here, you will enjoy this rewarding vantage point which offers panoramic views of the raw beauty of the Patagonian Ice Field, with snow covered-peaks stretching out as far as the eye can see.

Don't miss out on this amazing climbing experience and reserve your spot to travel to one of the most amazing landscapes of Argentina, accompanied by a certified mountain guide!

Price includes

Itinerary

Day 1: Trek towards Piedra Negra

Prior to our trip, we will meet up for a briefing session in order to go over details of the trip and equipment check

Once we're all set, we'll transfer towards the bridge in Río Eléctrico where we will begin with a two-hour trek to the Piedra del Fraile refuge. Then, we will continue with a more demanding trekking trip where we'll traverse through 800 m of uneven terrain for aproximately 3 hours until we reach the Piedra Negra base camp.

Day 2: Guillaumet

We'll rise early and head to Paso Guillaumet until we arrive at the base of the Amy route. The first 200 m stretch will take us to the ridge of the mountain. After four trails with grade 5 difficulty, we will reach the summit ridge. After a 15-minute walk, we'll reach the long-awaited summit. The descent will be realized through the same route.

Depending on the conditions of the route and the weather, the alternative route would be Fongrouge.

Day 3: End of trip

The return journey to the town will take a total of 4 hours and will follow the same itinerary as the first day.

Equipment you will need to bring

* Sleeping bag * Mountaineering boots * Climbing shoes * Backpack * Warm clothing

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel El Mirador del Lago El Calafate Argentina

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Hotel Llao Llao San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina

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Hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas Puerto Varas Chile

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About the guide

Martín

Mountain Guide

My name is Martin and people call me “Jimmy”. I live in the Chaltén where I work as a mountain guide. In Patagonia, I ascended the west face of Cerro Torre, “vía Ragnni di Lecco”; the Fitz Roy and the Poincenot needle. I have also climbed high mountains in the north of Argentina and Peru.
I have been a trekking guide since 2001 and UIAGM mountain guide since 2008. My wife is mountain guide too, and we organise together expeditions and traverses of the Southern Patagonian Icefield.

Languages

Italian | English

Certificates

AAGM | UIAGM

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

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