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CERRO SAN VALENTIN 4058m / 13390ft

Smothering the granite spires of the Patagonian Andes beneath ice up to a Km thick, The Patagonian Ice Fields or Campo de Hielos are among the most inhospitable and least-explored places on the planet First visited by Alberto de Agostini, Federico Reichert, and Otto Nordenskjold in 1920-21, this area proved a logical next step for the Himalayan explorers. The hostile climate, long approaches, and sheer lack of information repeatedly stymied attempts to cross the Southern and Northern Ice Field longitudinally.
The highest Peak in Patagonia Monte San Valentin pierces the northern fringe of the Northern Patagonian Ice Fields. Mt San Valentin saw his first ascent in 1952 and to the present day no more than a handful of climbers have successfully climbed the peak, despite its relatively low technical difficulty.


Day 1. We start the trip to Lake General Carrera. Land transportation to Puerto Tranquilo. Overnight in the lodge.
Day 2. Full day preparing the final details of the expedition in the Lodge.
Day 3. Early transfer to Leones valley. Trekking to the Leones lake. Mules carry the common equipment and cross by boat to reach the starting point of our expedition. Camp in Pto Leon in front of Leones glacier
Day 4. We will climb to Punta Camello base camp using porters to help us carrying up some stuff. Fantastic panorama of the Northern ice field East side mountain range.
Day 5. Day to make deposits to the next camp. Back to Punta Camello Camp.
Day 6. Climb to the deposit and then to Camp 1 (Paso camp), on the East edge of the Icefield.
Day 7. Approach cross (with skies and sleds) on the icefield to reach Raton camp.
Day 8. Climbing to the Terrace camp. Wonderful scenery with the Mount San Valentin in the background.
Day 9. Long journey walking or skiing to the right San Valentin bottom. Advanced Camp.
Day 10. Ascent attempt to the summit of San Valentin (4058m). Back to the advanced camp.
Day 11-12-13. Extra days to guarantee the summit success in the case of bad weather.
Day 14. Return to Raton camp.
Day 15. Return to Paso camp.
Day 16. Return to Punta Camello base camp.
Day 17. Hiking down to Pto Leon using porters. Camp.
Day 18. Crossing by boat, trekking and transfer back to Pto Tranquilo. Transfer to Coihaique.

LEVEL: All skill level - CLIENT:GUIDE RATIO 2:1
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