Cerro Eléctrico

The ascent of Cerro Eléctrico is a two-day adventure.

DAY 1 - Approach

Distance: 8 Km
Duration: 5/6 hs
Difference in altitude: 1200 mts 

We will leave by shuttle to the Eléctrico River Bridge, approximately 16 km from the village. We will start our activity walking through a lush forest of lenga trees, until we go up the river that rises at the foot of the Eléctrico Glacier. After walking for approximately 5 hours we will stop to rest and practice some techniques to advance later in the snow (use of ice axe and crampons). Then we will set up our camp to sleep there and replenish the energy we will need for the next day.

DAY 2 - Ascent to the summit

Distance: 13 Km
Duration: 9/10 hs
Difference in altitude: 1060 mts 

After a hearty breakfast, we will leave the camp behind us and set off on an adventure across the glacier, using the techniques we practiced the previous day. A demanding ascent will take us to the main ridge, after traversing the steepest section, we finally reach the longed-for summit, with its unique and unequaled panoramic views. After delighting ourselves with the views that this spectacular mountain offers us, we descend along the same path towards the Puente del Río Eléctrico, where the shuttle awaits to take us back to El Chaltén.

It is important to know that after this magical adventure, you will never be the same person again.