Day hike · Very demanding

Cerro Madsen

A real summit, with the Ice Field behind

Distance

23.1 km

Elevation gain

1,420 m

Duration

10 to 11 h

Highest point

1,786 m

An alpine ascent for experienced hikers: from the top of Madsen you see Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, the Viedma Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

1. Transfer to the Río Eléctrico bridge
2. Trail to Río Blanco through the forest
3. Climb up rocky slopes
4. Summit of Cerro Madsen
5. Down the same way

This trip leaves from El Chaltén and is run by Fitz Roy Expediciones, local guides. Booking Directo takes no commission: we send you to their website to book or ask them anything.

Full details, map and dates at Cerro Madsen at Fitz Roy Expediciones.