Mountaineering in Patagonia

Mountaineering in South Patagonia, Argentina

South Patagonia has wonderful mountaineering options: diverse traverses, glaciers and mountains ascents with different levels of difficulty. The weather it is an important factor in this area so you need enough time to wait for the right weather conditions. South Patagonia is also attractive for mountain skiing, although there are many traverses and mount ascents that can be done just with snowshoes and crampons. Some of the options: Ice field, Mt. San Valentin, Mt. San Lorenzo, Fitz Roy and Torre surroundings.
Season from September through April. Expeditions are from 1-4 weeks.
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Mountaineering in North Patagonia, Argentina

In Northern Patagonia there are wide range of volcanoes surrounded by glaciers great for mountaineering ascents at the Argentina - Chile border. Relatively easy approach through forest compared to South Patagonia mountains. Amazing views from the summit to the surrounding Andes mountain range and also the Pacific ocean. Some of the options: Mt. Tronador and Lanin volcanoe ascents

Season from October to April. Mountaineering expeditions from 3-5 days.

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