Climbing Cerro San Lorenzo: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Located along the border between Chile and Argentina, the San Lorenzo mountain rises to 3,706 meters above sea level, and is one of the highest peaks in Patagonia. On the Chilean side it stands within the Aysen region, one of the most southern regions in South America. The first recorded ascent of San Lorenzo was in 1943 by the Italian missionary Alberto Maria de Agostini.

Scenic south

San Lorenzo is set among the wild landscape of Chile’s Aysen region, the most sparsely populated in the whole country. What does dominate the landscape are dramatic mountain peaks, scenic lakes and channels, and giant ice fields such as the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, which is the third largest in the world.

Heights of Patagonia

Rising to 3,706 meters above sea level, and stretching into Argentina, San Lorenzo is the second highest peak in Patagonia. With such great heights come spectacular views that you can achieve once climbing to its summit. Sweeping panoramas of neighboring Patagonian peaks topped with snow and ice roll out in all directions.

Extreme remoteness

Towering above its mostly flat surroundings, San Lorenzo is packed with glaciers and a handful of climbing routes. The most accessible route is via the Chilean side. This region is extremely remote, with rolling pastures, restful lakes and wide glaciers. Roads are gravel and dirt, with the nearest village being Cochrane.

The region is home to a cool oceanic climate with an average annual temperature of 9 degrees Celsius.

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Visit during the warmer months between October and March for ideal mountain climbing conditions.