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Pas Grau
Group,
50 years on the mountain.
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Pas Grau Group
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Pas Grau
Group
“The Pas Grau Group is a world
leader in the business of Skiing and
Outdoor Activities with more than
50 years of experience.”
With our headquarters in Andorra, the country in the Pyrenees,
and a marked tradition in winter sports, our strategic view has led us to develop
significant know-how in new and supplementary Outdoor Activities
and also to strong growth in international markets.
Francesc Viladomat
Alpine skiing pioneer
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“We have a highly professional
TEAM and we offer a portfolio
of unique products in
exceptional places.”
At present we operate, manage and invest
Pas Grau
Group
in various units of Outdoor business in
countries such as Spain, France, Argentina,
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Nepal,
Greenland, etc.
ACTIVITIES
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The Team
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The
Team
Albert Campordon
Agustina Bialet
Director PGI Capital.
General Manager of MIL Outdoor.
Industrial engineer with more than 25
Graduate in Tourism and Hotel Mana-
years of experience in Mountain and
gement and with more than 10 years
Outdoor Activities.
of experience in the area.
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Joan Viladomat
President of the PasGrau Group.
Pere Vilarasau
IFMGA guide.
Alpinist of recognised standing with
more than 25 years of experience in
Europe and South America.
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Welcome to a very special,
remote place where nature is
wild and real and makes us feel
privileged spectators.
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Where you can see
Patagonian Continental Ice
and understand why it is a
natural phenomenon unique
in the world.
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Be daring and adventurous and descend
the sides of these ancient mountains
while the Glacier watches you,
majestic and indomitable,
from the depths of the valley.
Now is your moment.
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The craggy, abrupt landscape marks
its rhythms and the Lake,
like a sea which embraces everything,
fades away below the mountains.
Go out and discover it.
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This is an unforgettable journey
through the Austral Patagonia,
where you can go on your skies
and discover its magic, its immensity
and its incredible beauty.
THE
PROGRAMME
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The finest ascents and descents
in Mountain Skiing.
The best landscapes.
A tailor-made programme,
with the best Guides between
El Calafate, El Chaltén,
Ushuaia and Bariloche.
Fitz Roy
Perito
Moreno
Lago
Argentino
Tierra de
Fuego
National
Glacier Park
Patagonian
Continental
Ice
Torre
Hill
The Beagle
Channel
Baguales
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El Calafate
El Chaltén
Ushuaia
Bariloche
THE ROUTES
IN THE
PROGRAMME
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The routes in the programme
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El Calafate
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Ascents in the area of
El Calafate
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Cerro
Moyano
(1500m)
Cordón
de los
Cristales
(1260m)
Upsala
Kayak
Experience
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El Calafate
CERRO MOYANO
“Exceptional views over Lago Argentino,
Las Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno.”
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El Calafate
CORDON DE LOS
CRISTALEs
“Exceptional view over Perito Moreno, Lago Argentino
and Brazo Rico.”
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Upsala Kayak Experience
( El Calafate )
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kayaking
among
icebergs
Navigating
on Lago
Argentino
A full close-up
view of the
Upsala Glacier
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We offer you another
way to get closer to
nature’s caprices.
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UPSALA KAYAK EXPERIENCE
6 hours that you will
never forget.
2 hours navigating on Lago
Argentino until reaching the
landing place.
2 hours kayaking in the area of
the Upsala Glacier.
2 hours navigating on the return
trip with a restorative meal.
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Upsala Kayak Experience
Seated on the water,
you go paddling and get close to
the enormous electric blue icebergs.
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El Chaltén
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Ascents in the area of
El Chaltén
Loma del
Diablo
Cerro
Vespigniani
Cerro
Madsen
Paso
Superior
(1803m)
(2146m)
(1800m)
(1960m)
Cerro
Solo
Gorra
Blanca
(2091m)
(2097m)
OPTIONAL
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El Chaltén
LOMA DEL DIABLO
“Ascent of moderate difficulty with very fine
views over the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. “
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El Chaltén
CERRO VESPIGNIANI
“Isolated mountain of great beauty in itself which also
offers an amazing perspective of the mountains and
valleys of the area.“
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El Chaltén
CERRO MADSEN
“Named in honour of Danish explorer Andreas Madsen,
this mountain offers beautiful views over the valleys
which converge in El Chaltén and over the glaciers and
surroundings of the Fitz Roy.“
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El Chaltén
PASO SUPERIOR
“A strategic enclave in the climb to mount Fitz Roy with
exclusive panoramic views of the surrounding walls
and glaciers.“
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El Chaltén
CERRO SOLO
OPTIONAL
“Exceptional views over the Cordón Adela
and the Cordón Fitz Roy. “
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El Chaltén
GORRA BLANCA
OPTIONAL
“Ascent of moderate difficulty which offers great views
over the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.”
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Activities in the area of
Baguales
Freeride
Back-country
Skiing
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Ascents and activities
in the area of Ushuaia
Glacier
Martial
Cerro
Carvajal
Heliski
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An exceptional activity
can only be enjoyed in the
greatest comfort
and with the best local food.
ACCOMMODATION
AND GASTRONOMY
The very best hotels await you,
surrounded by countryside
without equal.
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Accommodation and gastronomy
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Enjoy a Patagonian lamb roast,
it is truly a must and
almost obligatory.
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SAFETY and
QUALITY
Essential elements in
the programme.
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The key to enjoying all
these activities rests in safety.
Getting to know the area
with Expert Guides.
The activity proposed is a selection of ascents
made after years of activity
and examination of the area.
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Safety team
Communication
Small numbers allow for really good
group management for greater safety
and enjoyment of the activity.
Group format
Safety protocols
5
Maximum
participants
+ Guide
Insurance
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MATERIAL AND LOGISTICS
FOR THE PROGRAMME
Materials and logistics
The Programme Team will provide each
participant with a detailed list of essential
material that they need to bring.
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Mountain material
included in the Programme.
Skis
and
Sticks
Sealskins
ARVA
Shovel
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Rope
Probe
Knives
Material for kayaking included
in the Programme.
Kayak
Paddle
Life jacket
Dry suit
Wet suit
Boots
The PasGrau Group works in all its
programmes with the most up-to-date
materials, of top quality and reliability.
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Materials and logistics
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Logistics
For overnight stays in the
mountain the necessary
materials and portage are
included.
Meals
Porters
Transfers
Lake
transfers
Length of programme.
Length of programme.
We can adapt to the group and to the conditions.
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From 15 July to 15 October
Calafate
4 days on the Calafate
Calafate + Chaltén
El Chaltén
8days + 1 day transfer Out = 9 days
OPTIONAL
4 days on the Chaltén
OPTIONAL
STANDARD
PROGRAMME
STANDARD PROGRAMME
9 days
Calafate + Chaltén
Bariloche
3 days Bariloche
OPTIONAL
+ Bariloche
14 days
A programme made to
measure by and for the
customer.
13 days+1 day transfer Out = 14 days
Calafate + Chaltén
Ushuaia
4 days Ushuaia
OPTIONAL
+ Bariloche
+ Ushuaia
18 days + 1 daytransfer Out= 19 days
19 days
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EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL
CONDITION FOR THE
PROGRAMME
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Experience and physical condition
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If you regularly practise aerobic
endurance sports, you have some
experience in Back-country Skiing
and basic knowledge of
moving on alpine terrain
(use of crampons, ice axe, rope...):
this is your programme.
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RESPECT FOR THE
NATURAL AND CULTURAL
ENVIRONMENT.
“The preservation and a respect
for the environment, the culture
and the local people, are essential
values in everything we do.”
We help to preserve the beauty and singular values of the places
that we visit together for other people.
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Contact us
HOW
ABOUT IT?
T. (+376 ) 329 703
skipatagonia@pasgrau.com
Spain (Barcelona) (+34) 93 16 41 087
EEUU (New York) (+1) 64 64 75 21 79
Switzerland (Bern)
(+41) 31 52 80 319
Germany (Berlin)
France (Paris) (+49) 30 30 80 74 08
(+33) 18 28 83 781