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Torres del Paine

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Chile – visited october 2005. One of the most iconic series of peaks of South-America, maybe of the world… The Torres can only be seen from specific locations inside the N.P. The hike to the base of the Torres … Continue reading →

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Paine Grande

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Chile, 3050m – visited October 2005 Also seen from the boat trip on Lake Pehoe, the Cerro Paine Grande. the highest peak in the Torres del Paine N.P. Hidden behind this massive mounain are the famous Torres del Paine.

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Los Cuernos

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Argentina , 2600 m- visited october 2005. Los Cuernos (The Horns) is one of the many iconic mountain tops of Patagonia. Great views are to be seen when making a boat trip on lake Pehoe. Also wonderfull views from … Continue reading →

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Mount Fitzroy

Posted on 10/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Argentina, 3375 m ,visited november 2005 On this hike to the base of Mt. Fitzroy we could experience rain, strong wind , hail and snow,… which all added to the experience. Unluckilly enough we got only a glimpse of … Continue reading →

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Cerro Torre

Posted on 12/02/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Argentina , 3133 m – visited november 2005. A wonderful hike from El Chalten to the Laguna Torre with Cerro Torre peak on the background.  These peaks are extremely difficult to climb, due to their steepness and most of … Continue reading →

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Pico Moreno

Posted on 12/02/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Argentina – visited november 2005. The peak is maybe lesser known, but the glacier in front of it is the main attraction of Patagonia : Perito Moreno glacier. It is really spectacular to walk on the wooden platforms that … Continue reading →

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Peak of Love

Posted on 23/01/2011 by MountainTraveler

Arshan, Russia , 2144 m – visited august 2006. aka “Peak Lyubvi ” is situated in the town of Arshan in the Sayan mountains of Buriatia, Siberia.  (the leftmost peak on the picture) There are some hiking opportunities here, to the … Continue reading →

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Montserrat

Posted on 23/01/2011 by MountainTraveler

Spain , 1236 m – visited may 2007. A one hour train from the centre of Barcelona brings you into a different world.  The mountain and monastery of Montserrat are situated just 50 km from Barcelona.  The monastery and mountain … Continue reading →

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Lagos de Covadonga

Posted on 23/01/2011 by MountainTraveler

Picos de Europa, Spain , 1154 m – visited august 2007. The lakes of Covadonga can be reached after a climb of more than 1000 metres, taking the bus is recommended (very few cars are allowed only in the morning time), … Continue reading →

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Fuente De

Posted on 23/01/2011 by MountainTraveler

Picos de Europa, Spain – visited august 2007. The cable car in Fuente De brings you to an altitude of 1850 metres, from there you can start walking in a wonderful landscape above the tree line.

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