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Ski Touring Ascent to Mount Tronador

2-Days Itinerary
2 days on the standard route $850 with skis,
2 days on the standard route $1050 on foot,
North Face descent $1550 on skis only, experienced skiers welcome

Day 1
Meeting in Pampa Linda in the morning. Ascent with ski touring gear through lenga forest and glacial terrain to the Otto Meiling Hut, located between the Castaño Overa and Alerce glaciers. Evening briefing and rest.
Overnight at the Otto Meiling Hut (half board included).
Day 2
Early alpine start for the summit push to the Pico Argentino of Mount Tronador (3,491 m). We’ll ascend across glacial terrain with the use of crampons or ski crampons, depending on conditions. After reaching the summit and enjoying panoramic views of the Andes and Chilean volcanoes, we descend back to the hut and then continue to Pampa Linda.
End of the trip.

Starting from Pampa Linda – Max. 2 participants

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Following the fire that hit the cable car of les Grands Montets, the itinerary will be modify; with an extra vertical ascent of 300 m. Starting from Bochard lift (2766m), we join Lognan glacier (2700m). Skin up to Les Grands Montets glacier (3050m) through the Rachasses pass. Here, we join the normal route.

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NORTH FACE Ski Descent of Pico Argentino(3,491 m)

2-Day Traverse from Pampa Linda via Otto Meiling Hut – Max. 2 Participants
Day 1
Meeting in Pampa Linda in the morning. Ascent with ski touring gear through native lenga forest and glacier approach to the Otto Meiling Hut, located between the Castaño Overa and Alerce glaciers. Evening briefing and rest.
Overnight at Otto Meiling Hut (half board included).
Day 2
Alpine start for the ascent to Pico Argentino (3,491 m), the most iconic summit of Mount Tronador. After reaching the top and taking in the stunning 360° views over the Patagonian Andes and Chilean volcanoes, we begin the thrilling ski descent down the north face via Río Manso Glacier. Ski back to Pampa Linda.
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Climbing around bariloche
From 350usd / 1 day Between mid-July and mid-September*

Summit of the Aiguille du Midi: 3842 m ... The scenery is amazing ! At your feet, the famous ridge, then THE descent ... 23 km and 2,000 vertical meters to be enjoyed along the slopes of this mythical glacier.

The Vallee Blanche is a wild ski run that will take you deep into the Mont Blanc range. The variety of the scenery and sheer size and length makes this run a very unique experience. In a magical world, you ski between seracs and crevasses, before a possible lunch break at the Refuge du Requin. This high altitude route follows glacier off-piste and ungroomed terrain, therefore requiring extreme caution. At the bottom of the Mer de Glace, a 20 minute walk (with your skis attached to your backpack) is necessary to reach either the Montenvers cog train or the Mottets hut before heading to Chamonix either by train or by skis.

Participants must be in good physical condition

1 guide max 6 client

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6 DAYS

Day 1: We begin with the handsome descent of the Rognons glacier from the top of the Grands Montets cable car (3300m). Having arrived at the Argentière glacier (2550m), we put on our skins and head for the Argentière hut (2771m). Throughout the climb there are spectacular views of the neighbouring north faces. The remainder of the day is devoted to basic mountaineering (cramponing) and safety (avalanche rescue) techniques.
Vertical ascent: 225m / Vertical descent: 750m

Day 2: We start with a short climb up to the Passon moraine (2380m). We cross the moraine on foot and may have to use crampons. The climb now continues on skis to the foot of the Col du Passon (3028m), which we reach using crampons. We now ski beneath the north face of the Chardonnet. We put our skins back on to cross the Tour glacier to reach the Col Supérieur du Tour (3289m). We are now in Switzerland. A long descent of the Trient glacier followed by a short, technical climb in crampons takes us to the Col des Ecandies (2796m). There is now a magnificent descent through the Val d’Arpette to the village of Champex (1480m) where we spend the night in a comfortable gîte.
Vertical ascent: 1100m / Vertical descent: 1850m

Day 3: We go by minibus to the Verbier ski area. The ski lifts take us to the foot of the Col de la Chaux (2940m), which is our first climb. Next we reach the Col de Momin (3003m), which gives access to the magnificent Grand Désert glacier. We continue to the lower slopes of the Rosablanche (3336m), which we can climb as a round-trip from here, before descending to the charming Prafleuri hut (2662m).
Vertical ascent: 700m / Vertical descent: 900m

Day 4: We start the day with a short climb to the Col des Roux (2804m) from where we can see the rest of the day’s route. A long descending traverse leads us to one end of the Dix lake. From here we climb up via the Pas du Chat (2385m) to the Dix hut (2928m), which is dominated by the Mont Blanc de Cheilon (3869m).
Vertical ascent: 850m / Vertical descent: 400m

Day 5: Our days begins with a short descent to reach the Tsena Refien glacier, along which we make our way up to the Pigne d’Arolla (3796m). At around 3600m we might have to use crampons on the ‘passage de la Serpentine’. The summit of the Pigne d’Arolla is one of the best viewing points on the Haute Route, with panoramic views across the Alps. This stunning glacier stage concludes with the beautiful descent to the Vignettes hut (3160m).
Vertical ascent: 1000m / Vertical descent: 640m

Day 6: We start with a short descent to the Mont Collon glacier, which we climb up to reach the Col de l’Evêque (3392m). We next descend the upper Arolla glacier to the Vierge where we put on our skins to reach the foot of the Col du Mont Brulé (3213m), which we climb using crampons. After a short descent, we go to the Col de Valpelline (3554m), which is our last climb. The time has come to commence our descent to Zermatt and probably one of the most beautiful descents in the Alps, passing beneath the Dent d’Hérens (4171m) and the Matterhorn (4478m). We reach Zermatt mid-afternoon.
Vertical ascent: 1130m / Vertical descent: 2730m

This programme is meant as a guide only. Depending on the abilities of the group and the conditions in the mountains, your mountain guide may alter the route.

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climbing around chalten
From 3400usd / 6 day Between mid-July and mid-September*

The Haute Route is without doubt the most famous ski tour in the Alps. Launched in 1903 by members of the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, it links these two historic centres of mountaineering via a series of 3000m mountain passes and a 3800m peak. The extraordinary beauty of the landscapes traversed makes it an absolute must for ski tourers. Despite its popularity, this tour is a serious undertaking requiring good levels of skiing experience and physical fitness.

This tour leads you through some of the most spectacular parts of the Alps, from the Argentière Basin to the lower slopes of the Matterhorn, and a total escape.

Participants must be in very good physical condition

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6 DAYS

This programme is meant as a guide only. Depending on the abilities of the group and the conditions in the mountains, your mountain guide may alter the route.

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Ski Touring the araucanía and northern patagonia volcanoes
From 3820usd / 16 day Between mid-July and mid-September*

This is a land of superlatives, a selection of the planet’s highlights. An enchanting mix of smoking volcanoes draped in snow and wild spaces stretching as far as the eye can see though untamed nature, beneath the purest skies on Earth, form the backdrop to your stay.
Tour and ski through classic snow conditions against stunning panoramas then, after your long day’s efforts, relax in superb natural hot springs, and enjoy the warm hospitality, cuisine and wines provided by our Chilean friends.
This is a varied trip where we travel in 4x4 vehicles, alternating between hotels and comfortable local guesthouses (cabanas).
We have been exploring Araucanía, this magical region of Chile, for 10 years and have amassed an impeccable knowledge of the area.
Close supervision (1 guide per 4 clients) and 4x4 transfers, allow us to be extremely flexible and you will sometimes find yourself at the foot of a volcano not featured in any ski touring guidebooks or websites.
Our trip is based around 10 volcanoes stretching from north to south, in six different sectors, in the Araucanía region and northern Patagonia.

MIN: 4 PERSON

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Dates: 24 to 31 March and April 2020

Meet: EZEIZA (international airport) in the evening

Price: 3290 euros (5 to 6 people maximum)

Duration
16 DAYS

Day 1: Fly to Santiago. Regular evening flights from Paris, Geneva, Lyon, and other cities.

Day 2: Arrive in Santiago in the morning. Internal flight to Temuco (1 hour flight), collect 4x4, transfer to Curacautín. Night in comfortable lodge.

Day 3: Ascent of Lonquimay. Majestic approach route and descent, featuring Chile emblematic araucarias (monkey puzzle trees). Return to lodge. Vertical ascent/descent: 1400m.

Day 4: Ascent of the Sierra Nevada. Very early morning start, an impressive volcano, and a beautiful route that’s well worth the effort. Return to lodge. Vertical ascent/descent: 1500m.

Day 5: Ascent of Llaima - a spectacular volcano that last erupted in January 2008 – either via the Conguillío route or from the Las Araucarias ski resort. Vertical ascent/descent: 1600m. Transfer to Melipeuco at the end of the day.

Day 6: Ascent of Sulli Pulli. This unique volcano on the Chile-Argentina border features a magnificent four-kilometre wide caldera. Vertical ascent/descent: 1100m. We travel to Pucón at the end of the day.

Day 7: Ascent of Villarrica volcano. A symbol of the region, this volcano remains active and if we can get near enough through the fumaroles we may be able to see lava in the bottom of the crater.
Afternoon of rest and recuperation in the famous Pucón hot springs and a tour of this handsome little town and delightful tourist attraction, which sits perched on the slopes of the volcanoes, nestling befoe an immense lake.
Night in a cosy lodge in Pucón. Vertical ascent/descent: 1500m.

Day 8: Ascent of Quetrupillan volcano through untouched territory and via a magnificent belvedere affording views over Lanín volcano. Vertical ascent/descent: 1300m.
We travel to Neltrune at the end of the day, and spend the night in the extremely comfortable cabanas of a magical tourist hotel complex, tucked away in the heart of the Chilean forest!

Day 9: Ascent of El Mocho volcano. This volcano’s lunar landscape looks like a flying saucer placed on the glacier!... Vertical ascent/descent: 1200m.
We travel to the foot of Osorno at the end of the day. This volcano is another emblem of Chile and its reputation is well-deserved. Night in the comfort of a Puerto Octay guesthouse.

Day 10: Very early morning start for the ascent of Osorno, one of the region’s must-see attractions. Return to guesthouse in Puerto Octay.

Day 11: We either climb Casablanca, which provides probably the best panoramas of the whole trip, with unique views over Osorno, Puntiagudo and Puyehue (vertical ascent/descent: 1200m), or Puyehue, which is approached on horseback. An unforgettable experience! Return to guesthouse in Puerto Octay.

Day 12: Travel to Antuco, a transfer day featuring tourist activities, with tour of a vineyard and a day off to enjoy the local gastronomy! Night in cabanas at the foot of Antuco.

Day 13: Ascent of Antuco. In the early morning, after half an hour crossing pistes, we climb up the snowy slopes of this impressively beautiful rocky volcano. Vertical ascent/descent: 1500m. In the afternoon we travel to the Termas de Chillan, where our hotel and its spas await us.

Day 14: Exploration of the Termas de Chillan, a well-known ski resort. Ascent of Nuevo Chillan or Nevados de Chillan. Skied descent through the fumaroles to the natural hot water springs (‘valle de aguas calientes’). Enjoy some fabulous swimming – don’t forget to put your swimming costume and towel in your backpack! Descent to the Pirigallo ski resort. Vertical ascent/descent: +1200m/-2000m. Night in hotel.

Day 15: Return to Temuco, flight to Santiago (1 hour). We can leave our large items of baggage at the left luggage counter in the airport and visit the city. Chilean cabaret evening and night in city centre hotel.

Day 16: Flight home early/late afternoon.

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2-Days Itinerary 2 days on the standard route $850 with skis, 2 days on the standard route $1050 on foot,North Face descent $1550 on skis only, experienced skiers welcome

Climbing around bariloche From 350usd / 1 day Between mid-July and mid-September*

climbing around chalten From 3400usd / 6 day Between mid-July and mid-September*

Ski Touring the araucanía and northern patagonia volcanoes From 3820usd / 16 day Between mid-July and mid-September*

2-Days Itinerary
2 days on the standard route $850 with skis,
2 days on the standard route $1050 on foot,
North Face descent $1550 on skis only, experienced skiers welcome

Climbing around bariloche
From 350usd / 1 day Between mid-July and mid-September*

climbing around chalten
From 3400usd / 6 day Between mid-July and mid-September*

Ski Touring the araucanía and northern patagonia volcanoes
From 3820usd / 16 day Between mid-July and mid-September*