Torre Central

Details

Elevation (feet): 8071
Elevation (meters): 2460
Continent: South America
Country: Chile
Range/Region: Andes
Range/Region: Patagonia
Latitude: -50.9
Longitude: -72.95
Difficulty: Technical Climb
Best months for climbing: Jan, Feb, Dec
Volcanic status: Extinct
Year first climbed: 1963
First successful climber(s): Chris Bonington, Don Williams
Nearest major airport: Punta Arenas
Convenient Center: Punta Arenas

Thanks to Bob Rankin for adding this peak.

Description

This granite tower is part of the Cordillera del Paine. The group is included within the Torres del Paine National Park, which was declared a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in 1978. The National park is a popular hiking destination and the base of the towers can be reached by a one day hike from a luxury lodge.

Thanks to Bob Rankin for this description.

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