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Mountain in the Southern Andes; part of the Argentina-Chile border

Fitz Roy / El Chaltén

The Patagonia trekking hub with day hikes to Laguna de los Tres and multi-day traverses.

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Region
Argentina
Country
Latin America
Biome
Patagonian alpine (400–1,200 m)
Best season
November – March
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Patagonian alpine (400–1,200 m)
  • Best season: November – March
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

The Patagonia trekking hub with day hikes to Laguna de los Tres and multi-day traverses.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: November – March

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Patagonian alpine (400–1,200 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Latin America
Biome
Patagonian alpine (400–1,200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Fitz Roy / El Chaltén trip tools

Popular pursuits at Fitz Roy / El Chaltén

  • 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 Fitz Roy / El Chaltén

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Last verified: 1970-01-01