El Chalten

After Torres del Paine, El Chalten is the Other Hiking Mekka in Patagonia, mainly because of its proximity of the famous mountain Fitzroy. It's not the easiest place for tourists; half of the time strong winds make hiking impossible, while clouds block the view on the mountains.

Voila monsieur Fitzroy in good conditions

Local Indians called the mountain 'Chalten' (Volcano) because there are always clouds around the top

Another mountain

Lost hiker

And a woodpecker pecking wood