Cerro Electrico one-day ski tour near El Chaltén

Cerro Electrico one-day ski tour near El Chaltén 3

Ascend the Cerro Electrico (2257 m) and then enjoy a great and exciting vertical fall on skis. A full day program suitable for well trained skiers with some prior experience. Your guide is local IFGMA-certified Manuel.

+1 Day

Jun - Nov

High

Intermediate

Description

With its 2257 meters, Cerro Electrico offers incredible views of the entire Fitz Roy Massif.

There are many stories about the name of the mountain. One of them involves a Salesian exploring monk, Father D’Agostini. He 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.

There is another version which explains that the name is due to its two peaks, a black one and a red one. Both look like the positive (+) and the negative (-) of electricity.

As for the itinerary of this ski touring day, we’ll cross the glacier with slopes of up to 40 degrees until reaching the Cerro Electrico’s summit. Once there, we will enjoy an extraordinary descent with skis, taking turns and enjoying the good quality snow.

This ascent can be done in a long and physically demanding day. That is why it is essential to have an excellent fitness level. However there is also the option of a 2 day trip, setting up camp at the base of the glacier.

The best time to do this ski tour is during the winter (from June to November). In any case, it’s possible to ascend Cerro Electrico all year round, using crampons or snowshoes.

So don’t wait any longer and contact me to make the reservation for your group. Let’s ski in one of the best spots in El Chaltén and all South Patagonia!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

About the guide

Manuel

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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

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