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Guided ascent to Cerro Electrico in one day

Guided ascent to Cerro Electrico in one day
Guided ascent to Cerro Electrico in one day
Guided ascent to Cerro Electrico in one day

Ascend the Cerro Electrico (2257 m) in a full day program suitable for well trained mountaineers. Your guide is local IFGMA-certified Manuel.

Andes

1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Beginner


Description

Let's climb the Cerro Electrico (2257 m) and enjoy the most incredible views of the entire Fitz Roy Massif.

The name of this mountain has many different stories. One of them involves a Salesian exploring monk, Father D'Agostini, who said that Cerro Electrico (Electric Mount) would be a good name since the wind passing through the valley created a special sound, resembling a lightning.

Another story explains that the name is due to its two peaks. One of them is black and the other, red. So both look like the positive (+) and the negative (-) of electricity.

Regardless the meaning of its name, Cerro Electrico is a great summit to climb. Although it will be a physically demanding day I can guarantee you'll really enjoy it. We'll have to cross the glacier through 40-degree slopes. That is why it is essential to have an excellent fitness level and feel comfortable with the use of crampons.

The best season to do this climbing trip is during the Patagonian summer (from December to March). However it's also possible to ascend Cerro Electrico all year round. I also offer a winter program there during which I lead my guests to the Cerro Electrico's summit and then we descend it with skis.

So don't wait any longer and contact me to make the reservation for your group. Come and enjoy one of the best spots in El Chaltén!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

About the guide

Guide profile image

Manuel

5.0

(2)

Mountain Guide

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Argentina

Based in El Chaltén, south Patagonia, since 2000. I was the first guide to complete the AAGM (Argentine Mountain Guides Association) complete training platform.

I did the first Argentinean guided ascent of Mt. Fitz Roy via Supercolouir route (la Supercanaleta). I have guided Aguja Guillaumet more than 25 times. I also guided Aconcagua, Alpamayo (Peru), Matterhorn (Switzerland), Mont Blanc, Dent du Geant (France), The Rockies & The Bugaboos (Canada), Torres del Paine (Chile), among others.

I am also member of El Chaltén Search and Rescue team. I have several WFR certificates with different schools such as NOLS & Fundacion Ecomed.

I speak Spanish, English and French fluently

My biggest passion is Alpine Rock climbing & Ski Mountaineering. Get in touch with me if you are interested in discovering the unique spots in the Fitz Roy massif, and other gems around El Chaltén! I work together with a group of guides, so if I'm not available when requested, one of my colleagues will guide you.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

AAGM | UIAGM | IFMGA


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.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

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