Cerro Gorra Blanca is located within the Continental Ice Cap, close to Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy peaks. Besides the Marconi Glacier, Gorra Blanca is also a border point with Chile.
Being an easier objective than its famous neighbours, Gorra Blanca rewards the climber with the stunning Ice Cap landscape while providing the challenge of ascending a peak on the mythical Patagonia.
Cerro Gorra Blanca ascent Trip Details
- Skill level: Snow slopes up to 45 degrees. Participants should be able to carry loads up to 20 kg (45 lbs) personal porters available.
- Location: Los Glaciares N.P, Patagonia Argentina
- Length: 7 days
- Climber/guide ratio: 1:1/ 3:1
- Capacity: 9
- Prerequisites: Excellent physical shape required. Experience on using crampons is recommended.
- Cost: 1:1 $2500 / 3:1 $1,700
- Departure dates:
- 11/3/10
- 12/4/10
- 1/7/11
- 2/5/11
Included
- Certified Mountain Guides
- 2 nights Hotel accommodations in Chalten
- All meals while in the mountains
- Restaurant meals in town
- Camping and cooking gear for the group
- Technichal gear for the group
- Porter for group gear
- Private ground transportation throughout the trip
- Satellite phone
- 24/7 assistance in the US before and during the program.
- AMG Cap and T-shirt
Not included
- Plane tickets
- Park Fees
- Restaurant meals and those not listed in the itinerary
- Restaurant drinks
- Personal gear ( (see the Cerro Gorra Blanca Equipment List)
- Personal expenses
- Rescue costs and extra expenses caused by abandoning the expedition
Cerro Gorra Blanca ascent Trip Itinerary
| Day 1 |
El Calafate - El Chalten. We'll be waiting for you at the airport and will continue together 5 hours to Chalten, where we'll check in at our Hotel and go out for dinner. |
| Day 2 |
Rio Electrico. This day we’ll drive to Electrico’s bridge, from where we’ll start hiking to our first camp at “La Playita” (5 hours).
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| Day 3 |
Gorra Blanca hut. This might be the hardest day and we will use ropes and climbing techniques to deal with the Marconi pass. Expect magnificent views of the Continental Ice-cap. We’ll spend the night at Gorra Hut or advanced camp. Approx. 8 to 9 hrs. |
| Day 4 |
Gorra Blanca. Summit day! Early wake up call. Light backpack only stuff for the day. Our goal is Gorra Blanca summit. We make our way through crevasses aiming for the west ridge. After getting on the ridge, we head east zigzagging ice mushrooms (interesting formation of ice with wind, similar to Cerro Torre summit). Our guide might fix the last pitch to the summit. If weather is good, you won't believe the view. Cautiously, head back to hut/camp to celebrate an exhilarating day out. 1200 mts. altitude gain, 8 to 12 hours depending on snow conditions and fitness of guests. |
| Day 5 |
El Chalten. We return to El Chalten the same way we came in. We drive back to town where a well-deserved shower and a great restaurant dinner is waiting for us.
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| Day 6 |
Extra day. This day will be used in case of bad weather and/or other considerations. If not used, this day could be a rest day, extra hiking day, or rock-climbing day depending on conditions and guest's choices. |
| Day 7 |
Transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate. End of the program. |
Restaurant meals included: day 1 (D) and day 5 (D).
Hotel includes breakfast.
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