Cerro Creston Ski Touring in El Chalten (South Patagonia)

Juan, IFMGA-certified mountain guide, offers a stunning ski touring 2-day trip in Patagonia Sur. Join him and explore the slopes of Cerro Crestón under expert guidance!

Private

Andes

2 Days

Jun - Oct

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Discover a beautiful destination in the Argentine Patagonia.
Combine mountaineering and skiing in a scenic alpine area.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Andes and its surroundings.

Description

Have you ever been to Patagonia? Then this is your chance to come to El Chalten, Argentina, for an exciting ski touring adventure in Cerro Creston!

El Chalten is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in South America. It is in the province of Santa Cruz, within Los Glaciares National Park. Surrounded by huge snow capped peaks and colorful lakes, this town is a wonderful option for an unforgettable holiday.

On this 2-day outing, we will combine mountaineering and skiing in Cerro Crestón, located south of Cerro Vespignani. With slopes ranging from 20 to 50 degrees, this mountain is suitable for both beginners and experts. On its south face there is a small glacier and we can ski close to the seracs!

We will spend the night in a cozy and comfortable refuge in the Crestón valley, to get a good rest in order to enjoy the second day of skiing.

This ski touring trip requires intermediate skiing skills. There are many options depending on the skiing level of the participants, with slopes ranging from 20° to 50°. Furthermore, we will walk 200m carrying our skis, so a good fitness level is recommended.

So, do you want to explore the slopes of Cerro Crestón, in Southern Patagonia? Then contact me! Come to El Chalten for an amazing 2-day tour!

El Chalten is full of ski touring options: I can also take you, for example, to Cerro Vespignani and Cerro Eléctrico.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transportation start and back

Price details

Also included: Accomodation at Creston refuge with halfboard, VHF communication, GPS /// Not included: ski touring equipment and safety equipment (arva, shovel, probe and helmet).

Itinerary

Day 0: Previous meeting

Briefing and equipment check.

Day 1: El Chaltén - Crestón refuge

After midday, we will fi a 1-hour drive towards Lago del Desierto (Desert Lake). 200m-hike carrying skis to reach the refuge. During the afternoon we can hike in the area, and prepare the equipment for the following day.

Day 2: Cerro Creston ski touring day

At 9:00 am, after breakfast, we will get ready for the ski day. Depending on the terrain and weather conditions, there are several options: The south valley (also known as 'lomo del refugio') will give us great views of the valley, the river, and Fitz Roy range. Another option is the north-east face of the main valley, with 25-30° slopes, or the south face.

In the afternoon we will go back to the refuge and drive back to the town.

About the guide

Juan

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Mountain Guide

IFMGA/UIAGM guide from Argentina.

I’m trekking guide since 2009, and became fully IFMGA certified in 2014.
I’ve climbed in many destinations in the Andes in Argentina, and also in Perú, Brasil, France, Spain, Italy and Austria.

I work together with two other colleagues and friends, Indio and Tomás, who are also IFMGA. So if I’m not available to guide you, one of them can do it.

The three of us live in El Chalten, where we practice our profession and develop our passion for climbing and skiing. And we want to share it by opening the doors to all those who want to live their Patagonian experience in a safe and unforgettable way.

We are also committed to mountain training. Therefore, we can give you the basic tools to move in the mountain safely and smoothly. That's why we offer courses for all levels depending on the terrain you want to train. We give lessons of rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier transit and mountain skiing.

Languages

English

Certificates

IFMGA

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What people are saying about Juan

Brandon

Juan was so friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic during our climb. He took us on appropriate warm-ups to assess our skill level and find exciting routes. Also he gave us tips throughout to not only climb, more efficiently, but to be safe. He was extremely knowledgable and attentive, and always felt safe and comfortable.