7-Day Expedition

7-Day Expedition

The seven-day ski touring program in El Chalten is the most complete way to explore ski touring in Southern Patagonia, combining different valleys, glaciated sectors, and iconic areas in a progressive and well-structured alpine itinerary. It is designed for skiers seeking full immersion in Patagonian mountain terrain.

Across the week, the program moves through the Arroyo Mosquito, Cerro Creston, and Cerro Vespignani valleys with refuge-based logistics, before continuing toward Laguna de los Tres and Cerro Madsen, where the trip becomes more demanding with a winter camp. A flexible day is also included to improve the use of weather windows and optimize the order of objectives.

Technical Overview

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Group size: 1 to 4 people
Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced
Vertical gain: Approximately 1000 to 1800 m per day
Accommodation: Mountain refuge and winter camp
Best season: Winter and spring

Included

– IFMGA Mountain Guide
– Complete trip planning and guiding
– Satellite communication, VHF radio, and GPS
– Transfers from El Chalten during the program
– Mountain refuge accommodation according to itinerary

Not Included

– Ski touring equipment such as skis and boots, available for rent locally.
– Personal safety equipment such as avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, and helmet, available for rent locally.
– Personal food during the program.
– Winter camp-related expenses when applicable.

What the Experience Is Like

Before departure, a meeting in El Chalten is held to check equipment, assess ski level, and analyze weather and snow conditions in detail. Based on this, the final structure of the week and the use of the flexible day are defined. During the expedition, the program combines ski touring days from town, refuge-based stages, and a final alpine phase with winter camp.

This structure makes it possible to access more varied terrain, manage weather more effectively, and enjoy longer descents, better progression, and a much stronger immersion in the Patagonian mountains.

Why Choose This Program

– The most complete ski touring experience in El Chalten.
– A progressive itinerary through key valleys and glaciated sectors.
– Combination of refuge-based comfort and alpine challenge with winter camp.
– A flexible day that helps optimize conditions and safety.
– Ideal for skiers seeking full immersion in Patagonian alpine terrain.