Torres del paine
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 is strenuous but rewarding.
Paine Grande
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.
Los Cuernos
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 the campsite near the Horns, especially in the evening when the sun sets…
My. Fitzroy
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 the great Fitzroy on the way back when the mist became less thick.
We should have known better, Fitzroy was the captain of the Beagle, but was also a great meteorologist…
Cerro Torre
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 all due to the unreliable weather.
The peak is mostly covered by mist and the wind is very strong here.
Pic Moreno
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 are really close to the glacier, and to see the blocks of ice that fall into the lake.
Also made a hike in the area and a boat trip on the lake, which gives even closer views of the glacier.
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 peak itself , or along the side of a canyon with some nice waterfalls. Paths are not well maintained, route signs are nonexistant, but you can join a group that starts from the hotel in Arshan.
Nice buddist temple (datsan) with the mountains as background too.
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 are covered in an atmosphere of mystery. The form of the rocks is really special. There is also a cable car next to the monastery that brings you higher up the mountain, and the start of interesting hikes.
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), an exciting trip. The lakes can be reached by walking from the bus stop , an easy hike .
A special attraction are the cows which are walking around everywhere and really beautiful.
