The Fitz Roy Icefield Trek
- Spectacular views of Fitz Roy from all sides
- Includes an ascent of Gorra Blanca
- See the Perito Moreno Glacier
- Sightseeing and overnight in Buenos Aires
- `Explore More` - the finest adventure holidays on the planet
Towering above the rugged landscape of the Los Glaciares National Park, the granite spires of Fitz Roy (3405m) and Cerro Torre rank amongst the worlds' most dramatic summits. The circuit of these peaks, crossing from Argentina into Chile and back again, includes several days on the Southern Patagonia Icefield and provides one of the wildest trekking experiences imaginable. Very few audacious adventurers have made the journey to the 'other side' of this iconic range. Crossing the Marconi Pass to reach the world of ice and snow beyond, we make the long, straightforward ascent of Gorra Blanca (2907m), for breathtaking views that extend across the Fitz Roy Massif and westwards over a veritable sea of ice. A trip for experienced back-packers who love beautiful mountains and wide open spaces!
This trip is one of our ‘Explore More' range of outstanding adventure holidays which we are running in conjunction with our friends at Allibert and Hauser (France and Germany's leading adventure travel operators). The trips we have chosen for this range are undoubtedly some of the finest adventures on the planet. They are also ‘specialist' and will appeal to those who have ‘been there, done that' in many parts of the world and are now looking for something new. The cosmopolitan nature of the groups will be an important part of the Explore More experience!
Is this holiday for you?
This is a real mountaineering adventure, taking place on the potentially harsh glaciated terrain of the Southern Patagonian Icefield. The variable weather of this part of the world contributes to the seriousness of the trip. This is not, generally, a high altitude expedition and there are only 2 days which have a considerable amount of ascent. However, from Piedra del Fraile (on Day 5) to Lake Toro (on Day 11) you will be carrying all of your personal equipment. In fact, during this week of trekking, there will be 1 day (the ascent of Gorra Blanca) when you can leave some of your equipment at camp. We estimate that your packed rucksack will weigh 15kg - 20kg at times, because of the mountaineering gear (including the provided snowshoes) that you will need and a share of the group's equipment. We have support staff on this trip who will assist with the carrying of the group's communal equipment such as tents, food, cooking equipment etc. Of the 10 potential trekking days, 2 are contingency days. Of the other 8 days, you can expect to be walking 6 to 7 hours on 5 days and 8 to 10 hours (or even more) on 3 days. When on the glacier, the group will be roped together most of the time. In keeping with the concept of our ‘Explore More' trips this will be a tough trip in a remote and rarely visited location.
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