South America Adventure Travel
Climbing Aguja Guillaumet
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.
Climbing Aguja Guillaumet Trip Details
- Skill level: 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: 3 days
- Climber/guide ratio: 1:1 / 2:1
- Capacity: 4
- Cost: 1:1 $1,500 1:2 $1,000
- Departure dates: On request from October to March.
Included
- Certified Mountain Guide (English-Spanish)
- All food when trekking/climbing
- 1 Restaurant dinner (drinks not included)
- Insurance: Liability and personal accident coverage
- Two-person four season tents
- All ground transportation during the trip
- Group technical gear (ropes, climbing gear, snow shovel, maps, G.P.S, compass, etc)
- Cooking gear (pots, pans, stoves, fuel, etc)
- First aid kit VHF/UHF Radio
Not included
- Transportation to El Chaltén, Argentina
- Accommodation in El Chalten
- Plane tickets
- Park Fees
- 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
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 rest day, which we will use flexibly to make the best use of the weather conditions.
Climbing Aguja Guillaumet Trip Itinerary
| Day 0 |
El Calafate-El Chalten. You should arrange your flight and bus to reach El Chalten at least the day before we meet. |
| Day 1 |
El Chalten. We meet at 8:00 a.m at . check gear, food and arrange last minute details.
A transfer takes us to Rio Electrico Bridge where we start hiking. Two hours later we reach Piedra del Fraile camping. After a short stop we must continue; 1000 metres of switch backs await us (+/- 3 hours) before we reach camp Piedra Negra. We set up camp, cook dinner and get ready for the climb.
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| Day 2 |
Alpine start (early morning!!), have breakfast and start our approach to the base of our chosen route (2 ½ to 4 hrs). Enjoy the classic climbing and spectacular views of the ice cap and surrounding spires. We rappel the same route return to camp for a well-deserved dinner. |
| Day 3 |
After breakfast we take down camp and start our descent to Piedra del Fraile. After a short break, we continue to Rio Electrico bridge, same way in, where a transfer to El Chaltén is going to be waiting for us. Barbecued Lamb is the Patagonian way to celebrate an ascent. |
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