Mountaineering
Real alpine objectives for experienced hikers and climbers. These are the routes that take you deep into the range: satellite summits, glacier travel, remote passes, and direct contact with the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
Cerro Madsen
Full day
Beautiful 3,000 m+ summit on the Fitz Roy skyline. Technical sections possible; ropes, crampons & ice axe may be used.
- Distance: 15 km round trip
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Technical grade: Moderate–High
Paso del Cuadrado / Piedra Negra
Full Day · Optional Overnight Camp
The classic “back-door” approach to the Fitz Roy range: hike to the base of the north faces and the huge hanging glaciers. On good days, lay hands on Guillaumet’s rock.
- Distance: 2 km from Piedra del Fraile
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Technical grade: Moderate–High
Paso del Viento
3 days / 2 nights
Epic journey to one of the classic gateways onto the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Two nights camping in pure wilderness, walking roped on glacier ice, and crossing a roaring mountain river by tyrolean traverse.
- Distance: 50 km round trip
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Technical grade: Medium-High
Cerro Huemul Loop
4 days / 3 nights
The complete circumnavigation of Cerro Huemul – a true Patagonian wilderness expedition that gets you right to the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Three nights of remote camping, roped glacier walking, and a tyrolean traverse across a glacial river.
- Distance: 60 km round trip
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Technical grade: Medium-High