Patagonia Alpine Climbing
Aguja Guillaumet Ascent
Aguja Guillaumet, most commonly known as "La Guillo" is one of the first objectives for new climbers coming to Patagonia. It is climbed to get use to the rock, snow, and weather of this spectacularly wild region.
The west face, the legendary Fonrouge-Comesaña is our proposal. The climb has very good rock and excellent views. After Couloir Amy, this route is the most repeated on the needle. Total length of route 600 metres, pitches from 5.4 to 5.9 and an amazing pitch of 5.10b. The last 4 pitches are shared with Amy Couloir route.
We'll get ready for our climb while reviewing climbing techniques in town's crags, waiting for a good weather window to attempt our objective.
Climbing Aguja Guillaumet Trip Details
- Skill level: Advanced. Participants must be in good hiking shape and are required to carry a backpack weighing 20-25 kg (45-55lbs). Guest should fell comfortable flat footing and front pointing on moderate angle ice up to 55 degrees with crampons. Intermediate alpine climbing experience required.
- Location: Los Glaciares N. P., Patagonia, Argentina
- Length: 7 days
- Climber/guide ratio: 1:1 / 2:1
- Capacity: 6
- Cost per person: 1:1 US$2900 2:1 US$2,050
- Departure dates: On request from October to March.
Included
- Certified Mountain Guides (English-Spanish)
- 3 Hotel nights at Chalten
- All food when trekking/climbing
- Restaurant dinners (drinks not included)
- Personal climbing gear (harness, helmet, climbing shoes, crampons, ice axe, belay device, carabiners)
- All camping and cooking gear
- Private ground transportation during the trip
- Group technical gear (ropes, climbing gear, snow shovel, maps, G.P.S, compass, etc)
- Satellite phone service
- 24/7 assistance in the US before and during the program.
- AMG Cap and T-shirt
Not included
- Plane tickets
- Porters
- Restaurant Meals and those meals not listed in the itinerary
- Restaurant drinks
- Personal equipment
- Personal expenses
- Rescue costs and extra expenses caused by abandoning the trip
- Personal climbing gear not listed on "Included"
Weather consideration
The fame of the area regarding wind and fast changeable conditions are not a legend. Be ready to experience nature and all its beauties and power. We have one back up day and one training day, which we will use flexibly to make the best use of the weather conditions.
Aguja Guillaumet Trip Itinerary
| Day 1 |
El Calafate - El Chalten. We'll be waiting for you at the airport and we will continue together for 5 hours to Chalten, where we'll check in at our Hotel and go out for a welcome dinner. |
| Day 2 |
El Chalten Climbing. This day we focus on reviewing climbing techniques at on of the crags around town. A proper team preparation, and getting evrybody in the same page, will be key for our safety and climbing success.
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| Day 3 |
Piedra Negra Camp.
We’ll start driving early to the Rio electrico bridge where we’ll be hiking towards Piedra del Fraile first and then we’ll hit the steeper trail in the area, to reach our camp site. Good dinner, early bed and focus on our goal.
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| Day 4 |
Aguja Guillaumet. Early in the morning we start our approach to the base, dealing with moderate snow climbing (2-3 Hours) Then we'll get to the climbing itself: several pitches of moderate alpine climbing through high quality granite and impressive views. After summit we rappel the same route and get back to camp, where we'll spend the night (aprox 15 hs. roundtrip).
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| Day 5 |
Back to Chalten. After breakfast we’ll start hiking towards the Electrico bridge and then back to town, where hot showers, a comfy bed and a great celebration dinner will be waiting for us. |
| Day 6 |
El Calafate. Transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate. End of the program.
| | Day 7 |
Extra day. We'll use this back up day for weather considerations.
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Restaurant meals included: day 1 (D), day 2 (D), and day 5(D).
Hotel includes breakfast.
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