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Cerro Fitz Roy

El Chalten, Argentina
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Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in El Chalten
Type: Hiking Trails, Mountains
Activities: Hiking
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This is a must see in my opinion. The formation of this rock massif is simply beautiful. We spent 5 days in el chalten, 2 of which were bad weather and we couldn't see much but still enjoyed the national park and the town itself. If you're in Patagonia don't miss out, and if the weather is good use it!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Unfortunatly my girlfriend and I couldn't make it to the top of Cerro Fitz Roy due to a snow storm. However, we can confirm it's a fantastic trek and more than worth the effort. If you're lucky with the weather and the sky is clear then you're most definitely in for a treat. Our number one tip is to take... More

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malta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Fitz roy mountain is an amazing place, its a bit hard to go up,if i am not wrong, its about 3500 metres.. but worth to do it.. Picturesque scenic from the top.. glaciers with touch of blue damp.it s situated in the village of el Chalten. the village known as 'famous for trekking". if you are visiting Patagonia, Roy Fitz... More

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Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

We took a bus from our hostel (50 pesos) to Hosteria El Pilar to begin our hike to Laguna de los tres. Weather was great so it was quite pleasant walking through the foliage with Mt Fitz Roy in the background. The toughest part was the steep climb up to view Laguna de Los tres about 2.5 hrs into our... More

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Midway, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

You can never get close enough! There was a nice restaurant inside the park with great food and wonderful cocktails. They chilled a bottle of Vodka on a piece of Glacier ice.... We had a great day.. It was breathtaking!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

A lovely hike which does get quite steep at the end. About 3-4 hours to get to the Laguna de los tres at which point the glacier and peak is very visible and beautiful. It can get windy and rainy so pack appropriately

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Madrid, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

I did a day of trekking near El Chalten with a friend in the winter of July 2012. I must say that the views are stunning and breathtaking. If you've got a few days in El Calafate, I'd recommend a day at the glacier, a few days at Torres del Paine (or more if you're doing an extended trek), and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Ths has to be one of the best day hikes in the world. The views at the top make the effort well worth while. Be sure to go down to the lake and scale the other large rock a it gives views of a second lake. The trails are very well maintained and easy to follow.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

This all day hike to/from Fitz Roy is a must for the incredible view you see at the end. It takes about 8 to 9 hours roundtrip so be sure to bring snacks and SUN SCREEN! The sun is deceptively strong and you can easily get burned. There are numerous fresh water springs along the way so take a small... More

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Kailua Kona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

We hiked to the top on a clear, beautiful day! What a wonderful hike. The last part was a little steep, but on a well maintained trail. We were told that the owner of Patagonia outdoor gear company recently donated money to improve the trail. If that is true, it was worth the money spent. The views at the top... More

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