Cerro San Lorenzo is one of the highest and remote places of Patagonia, located 300 km approx. north of Cerro Torre and El Chalten massif. Is not as famous as other Patagonian areas and this is what gives to it the flavour of a great adventure. This mountain chain of the central Patagonia dominates one of the last explored areas in the world. Without a doubt, this offers to mountain lovers a wide range of opportunities. Towards the west we have a dense rain forest, towards east the drier Patagonian steppe. Cerro San Lorenzo is the natural frontier that distinguishes the climates. There is an abundance of fossilized forests and Paleolithic pits of the indigenous people that give testimony of the past in the forms of crafts and cave paintings. The mountain was first climbed in 1943 by a team leaded by the Italian missionary and photographer Alberto de Agostini. Cerro San Lorenzo is an immense glaciated peak (the 2nd highest in Patagonia) located in the Argentine border SE of Cochrane.

The ascent of the peak itself is a 7 to 10 days expedition requiring solid glacier progression and some easy ice climbing skills. It is an excellent option for ski tourers.
Also remote valleys at the base of the peak makes it spectacular for almost every trekker.

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Itinerary:
The following itinerary is a guideline, (We do our best to adhere to the schedule however this itinerary is subject to change)

Day 1
We meet in Balmaceda airport depending on arrival we drive to Cochrane or stay in Coyhaique . Night in Hotel.


Day 2
We drive by 4x4 wheel drive and trek to the Fundo San Lorenzo. Assisted by horses. We will be welcome by the Soto's Family and a good asado. Takes 4 hs more or less Night in tents.


Day 3
Trekking to Camp Agostini, the base camp (1000mts). Assisted by horses.4 hs Today here there is a great cabin which gives a good comfort for the bad weather days. Night in hut or tents.


Day 4
We will climb towards Paso Comedor (1950 meters) 5-6 hours.. This will be Camp 1.


Day 5
Climb to Brecha de la Cornisa (2150 mts) then traverse and access to Glacier Calluqueo where we will set camp II, right below Northern Shoulder.


Day 6
Summit attempt and descend to Camp II. This will be a long day.


Day 7
Descend to Camp Agostini. Night in the hut.


Day 8 to 12
Extra days if we need them due to bad weather.


Day 13
Hike back from the hut to Fundo San Lorenzo.


Day 14
Return back to Cochrane.


Day 15 End of Services.

Note: The climb can be done in 6 perfect days which is very hard to get in Patagonia, you have to expect bad weather.


Includes:
UIAGM-IFMGA-IVBV Mountain guide and assistant.
All meals during the expedition
Transportation from Balmaceda airport to the starting point
Transportation back to Balmaceda.
Lodging in Fundo San Lorenzo and hut /Tents, stoves, camping gear
Night in Hotel during the first and last day of the trip
Horses for carrying gear


Not includes: Domestic and international flights Meals in citys, towns.
Crampons, harnesses, ice axe could be provided /rented if is necessary.

Rates: min. 4 persons

price per person	US$ 2450.-

 

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