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El Chaltén & Mount Fitz Roy

Argentina’s trekking capital beneath the jagged Fitz Roy massif — the silhouette on the journey’s end.

The tiny town of El Chaltén sits at the foot of the jagged Fitz Roy massif — Argentina’s self-styled trekking capital, where world-class day hikes start right from the streets.

That serrated skyline is one of the icons of Patagonia (and a certain outdoor logo), and a fitting near-final landmark before the road ends.

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