GUNUNG · Chile

Mount Fitz Roy

Information

Elevation: 3.405 m
Country: Chile (CL)
Location / Range: Patagonian Andes — Los Glaciares National Park
Mountain type: Granite wall
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: -49.2714, -73.0433
Best Season: November–March
Hazards: Unpredictable strong winds, vertical granite walls, sudden weather changes

Description

Fitz Roy (3,405 m, Tehuelche name: Chaltén, meaning 'smoking mountain') is an iconic granite massif in Patagonia, Argentina, within Los Glaciares National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) — the peak that inspired the Patagonia brand logo. Despite its modest elevation, Fitz Roy ranks among the hardest climbs on Earth: unpredictable Patagonian winds, near-vertical granite walls, and an extremely narrow season (Nov–Mar) make the summit accessible only to elite big-wall climbers. For trekkers, the route to Laguna de los Tres from El Chaltén (~20 km round trip) is one of the finest mountain walks in the southern Andes, with dramatic spire silhouettes reflected in tiered glacial lakes.

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Routes

Puncak: California Route (Supercanaleta dll)

Sangat berat (teknis ekstrem)

beberapa hari

Puncak granit Fitz Roy hanya untuk pemanjat elit—big wall & es teknis dengan cuaca Patagonia yang brutal.

Trek Laguna de los Tres

Sedang

20.00 km 1 hari

Trek populer ±20 km PP dari El Chaltén ke laguna di kaki Fitz Roy—tanjakan akhir curam & berangin; bukan pendakian puncak.

Climbing Experiences

Monte Fitz Roy (3,405 m) in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentine Patagonia — called 'El Chaltén' (smoking mountain) by the Tehuelche people. The trek to Laguna de los Tres from El Chaltén village (~20 km RT) is one of South America's most iconic day hikes, offering spectacular granite tower views. Technical summit climbing is an elite expedition. Trekkers highlight Patagonian wind unpredictability, the steep final climb to the lagoon, and El Chaltén's hiker-friendly infrastructure.

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