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Place in Santa Cruz, Argentina

El Chaltén — Fitz Roy Range

Fitz Roy, Torre, and Poincenot — the world's finest alpine granite towers.

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Region
Argentina
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Patagonian granite (600–3,400 m)
Best season
November – March
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Patagonian granite (600–3,400 m)
  • Best season: November – March
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

Fitz Roy, Torre, and Poincenot — the world's finest alpine granite towers.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: November – March

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Patagonian granite (600–3,400 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Patagonian granite (600–3,400 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

El Chaltén — Fitz Roy Range trip tools

Popular pursuits at El Chaltén — Fitz Roy Range

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Climbing

    Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.

Animals around El Chaltén — Fitz Roy Range

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Last verified: 1970-01-01