Experience the Impressive Mount Fitz Roy

Mount Fitz Roy (Cerro Chaltén), South Patagonia

Located in the northern part of Los Glaciares National Park, on the border with Chile, Mount Fitz Roy, also known as Cerro Chaltén is a towering peak that rises 3,405 m above sea level. The mountain was first discovered in 1877 by Argentine explorer Francisco Moreno, who named it after Robert Fitz Roy, the British captain who had charted large parts of the Patagonian coast in 1834. The mountain’s aboriginal name is Cerro Chaltén, which means “smoking mountain” in the Tehuelche dialect. It was given this name because the top of the mountain always appears to be surrounded by clouds. There are some trekking paths that visitors can explore, but the hikes are very strenuous and the weather is typically quite harsh.

Activities

Exciting and memorable things to do

El Chaltén and Mount Fitz Roy

Drive on the mythical Route 40 bordering Lake Argentino. Then walk along Viedma Lake, until you arrive at a viewpoint with a spectacular view of the Viedma Glacier, the Cordillera and the iconic Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. Visit the mountain village of El Chaltén for lunch and some optional afternoon treks.

Accommodations

Great places to stay

EOLO Garden Resort, El Calafate

Built on the land where the first creole and European immigrants of the area initially set foot, this 10,000 acre property has 17 rooms with spectacular views, a restaurant, bar/lounge, spa tub, and sauna. The resort is a paradise for horseback riding, mountain biking, trekking, and bird watching.

Mount Fitz Roy (Cerro Chaltén), South Patagonia

Activities

El Chaltén and Mount Fitz Roy

Accommodations

EOLO Garden Resort, El Calafate

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