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 Parque Nacional Los Glaciares came into existence in the late 1930’s and in 1982 UNESCO, recognising the park for its unique and outstanding natural beauty, declared it a World Heritage Area. The world famous Perito Moreno glacier lies in its southern section, whilst the Fitz Roy area is situated in the remote northern section. The Fitz Roy area offers spectacular and highly rewarding short treks up to Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. These granite peaks are often shrouded in cloud or lashed by high winds, but on calm days they, and the entire massif, act as a stunning backdrop to the barren steppes over 2000m below. There are of course many other rewarding treks apart from the two described here, including the much longer Fitz Roy circuit. |
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| Introduction Chile Argentina trek No. 1 trek No. 2 Mnet's advice General Information slideshow (plug-in!) |
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| Getting there El Chalten is the starting point for most treks in the Fitz Roy area. This is reached by a daily bus service in summer from El Calafate, over 200km away. Supplies Small supply shops in El Chalten offer all basic products but a much wider choice can be found at the supermarkets in El Calafate. |
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| The first, breathtaking view of the Fitz Roy massif |
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| Accommodation El Chalten is quickly waking up to the new opportunities brought about by the trekking boom. Accordingly, there is now a wide range of different up-market places to stay as well as cheaper accommodation. There are plenty of cabins with bunkbeds and cooking facilities specifically made for trekkers, and there is also an extremely popular Youth Hostel that is best booked in advance. Free camping is available at Campamento Confluencia and Campamento Madsen (no facilities), but there is also a good campsite with basic facilities close to the Fitz Roy Inn. |
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| The Perito Moreno glacier casting long shadows onto Lago Argentino |
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