Cerro Torre is one of the mountains of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in South America. It is located on the border dividing Argentina and Chile, [3] west of Fitz Roy (also known as Cerro Chaltén).

Cerro Torre rises in Argentine territory at the eastern edge of the Patagonian Ice Cap 50 miles north of Chile’s "Torres del Paine National Park". Cerro Torre is one of the worlds most coveted peaks because of its difficulty.

For hikers, this is a great day hike to Laguna Torre (aka Cerro Torre) from El Chaltén ending with a lakeside view of all 4 needles. Having completed the Mount Fitz Roy hike the day before, we wanted to hike again, but not scale up another mountain.

Feb 15, 2012 · Rising above the Southern Patagonian Ice Field on the border of Chile and Argentina is a narrow finger of rock 3128 metres in height that for over 50 years has been a source of controversy among the climbing community.

Apr 8, 2009 · Cerro Torre is one of this planet’s truly singular peaks and believing a climber’s account speaks to the heart of alpinism. In a little over a decade Maestri, it may be argued, perpetrated the greatest hoax in the history of alpinism and also desecrated Cerro Torre with the Compressor Route.

El cerro Torre es una montaña de 3133 msnm ubicada en el borde oriental del campo de hielo Patagónico Sur en el sur de la Patagonia, parte austral de América del Sur. Se encuentra en el sector en la frontera entre Argentina y Chile pendiente de delimitación desde el …

Feb 10, 2024 · Cerro Torre is the perfect hike to get you in shape and ready to hike to Fitz Roy (Laguna de los Tres). It’s sometimes considered one of the easier, longer hikes in El Chalten, Argentina, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. This hike offers multiple viewpoints of rivers, valleys, glaciers, and lakes.

Nov 21, 2023 · Cerro Torre, located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Argentina, is one of the most iconic peaks of the Andes Mountain range. This spectactularly rugged and dramatic landscape is crisscrossed with a number of trails, each offering unique views and experiences for hikers and mountaineers alike.

Nov 6, 2022 · Hiking the Cerro Torre & Fitz Roy Trek to enjoy the beautiful Patagonia. Trail options, accommodation, how to get there, budget, tips.

Cerro Torre’s icy spike of granite almost doesn’t look real to the human eye. It’s also a relatively easy hike for one of the best views in Chalten. The mile high spire peaks out on numerous lookouts along the hike, only to bring you to a rewarding view of the Cerro and it’s icy glacial lake.