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Cerro Tronador — Glacier Ascent (4 days)
Coming Soonby AAGM/IFMGA-Certified Operator· AAGM (Asociación Argentina de Guías de Montaña) + UIAGM/IFMGA affiliation
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Duration
4 days
Season
December-March (glacier climbing season)
Elevation
3,554m (Pico Argentino)
Guide Ratio
1:2 to 1:4 for glacier climbs (technical)
Route
Cerro Tronador (Pampa Linda → Otto Meiling refugio → Pico Argentino 3,554m via glacier)
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