Included:

• • An experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Three or four days of hiking depending on your chosen itinerary
  • All meals while on the tour
  • All camping fees and permits

Also included with the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre trek:

• • All camping equipment
  • Private campsite accommodations in 2-person tents (single tents
    available for an added fee)
  • Dining dome for rainy days

Not included:

• • Flights to Argentina
  • Transportation
  • Personal hiking equipment 
  • Camping equipment
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Guide gratuities — optional

The Fitz-Roy and Cerro Torre trek is beginner-friendly, but you need to be relatively fit to participate. You need to be able to hike for 3 full days, covering between 5 and 12 miles (5-20 kilometers) a day while carrying a loaded backpack. The terrain can be challenging and the weather can change at the drop of a hat. That said, to ensure a lighter and more comfortable hike, your guide will provide all the camping equipment you need!

To participate in the Huemul Circuit trek, you need to be able to hike for 4 full days while carrying a loaded backpack. You’ll be hiking between 3 and 10 miles (5-15 kilometers) a day. This is a technical ascent and you’ll need crampons, helmets, and a guide’s assistance for smooth glacier traversal and hiking on rocky terrain and slabs. Keep in mind that the terrain can be challenging and the weather can change at the drop of a hat, so make sure you’re well-rested and well-prepared.

Your guide will give you a detailed gear list before the trek. 

Here’s what you’ll need to bring:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 55L bag)
  • Dry sack (13L or 20L)
  • Helmet
  • Trekking poles
  • Fast-dry base layer
  • Light and warm jacket or fleece
  • Wind and water-resistant soft-shell jacket
  • Rain jacket or parka
  • Rain pants
  • Gloves (medium thickness, waterproof preferred)
  • Beanie and baseball cap or hat
  • Buff or scarf
  • Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear, and socks
  • Clothes for layering
  • Spare clothes
  • Water shoes (Crocs are ok if with a heel strap)
  • Gore Tex-lined boots or similar water-proof hiking boots
  • Gaiters 
  • Fleece sweater
  • Wool sweater
  • Synthetic-fiber/organic-cotton hiking pants
  • Jeans or slacks for the evenings
  • Water bottle and 1L of water
  • Thermos — optional
  • Compass
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, first aid kit, toilet paper, etc.)
  • High-quality sunglasses
  • Headlamp
  • Snacks
  • 3-season tent (for the Huemul Circuit trek)
  • Sleeping bag (for the Huemul Circuit trek)
  • Mattress (inflatable or not) or a sleeping pad (For the Huemul Circuit trek)
  • Pillow
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

What exactly will you need to carry during the tour? You will carry your clothing, trail food, and personals. The tent, sleeping bag, mattress, and camping gear is already set up at the camps.

For the Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre trek, your guide will provide the tents, inflatable mattresses, and sleeping bags. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Your guide will send you a detailed equipment list after booking.

All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:

• • Camping equipment from Viento Oeste
  • Boots and trekking poles from Viento Oeste

Rental locations are in El Chaltén and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.

For the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre trek:

• • The max client-to-guide ratio is 5:1, with a maximum of 10 participants per tour. If joining alone, you will be placed in a group of your peers. 
  • The price of the tour is based on a two-person minimum.
  • If you’re joining solo, it’s mandatory that you add a single supplement to your booking.
  • You can go out with a private guide for an additional cost of $470.

For the Huemul Circuit trek:

• • The max client-to-guide ratio is 4:1, with a maximum of 8 participants per tour. If joining alone, you will be placed in a group of your peers.
  • The price of the tour is based on a two-person minimum.
  • If you’re joining solo, it’s mandatory that you add a single supplement to your booking.
  • You can go out with a private guide for an additional cost of $570.

Treks can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to El Chaltén, most people fly into Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From there, take a local flight to Comandante Armando Tola International Airport in southern Patagonia. Once there, you’re a three-hour bus ride away from El Chaltén.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, which will usually be your hotel accommodation. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

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Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!