TMount Fitz Roy (also called Mount Fitz Roy or Cerro Chaltén) is one of the most famous mountain peaks in South America, located in the southern Argentina near the border with Chile, in the region of Patagonia.
Quick Facts
- Height: 3,405 meters (11,171 feet)
- Location: Near El Chaltén, inside **Los Glaciares National Park
- First ascent: 1952 by French climbers Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone
- Meaning of name: Named after Robert FitzRoy, captain of the HMS Beagle
Why it’s famous
- Known for its dramatic granite spires and extremely steep faces.
- Considered one of the most technically challenging mountains to climb because of strong winds and rapidly changing weather.
- A world-famous destination for trekking, rock climbing, and photography.