Climbing over rock and snow, with Fitz Roy behindOn Loma de las Pizarras, with Laguna Torre and the glacier belowThe Fitz Roy massif from the top of the ridge

Day hike · Demanding

Loma de las Pizarras

A balcony at 1,700 m, away from the busy trails

Distance
21.9 km
Elevation gain
1,390 m
Duration
10 to 12 h
Highest point
1,662 m

One of El Chaltén’s lesser-known viewpoints: a long, demanding day to a natural balcony facing Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the glaciers.

  1. Walk out of town
  2. Lenga forest
  3. Open ridges and rock
  4. Loma de las Pizarras, lunch
  5. Back the same way

This trip leaves from El Chaltén and is run by Fitz Roy Expediciones, local guides. Booking Directo takes no commission: we send you to their website to book or ask them anything.

FromUSD 270per person

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Full details, map and dates at Loma de las Pizarras at Fitz Roy Expediciones.

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