Provinz Tierra del Fuego

Gipfel und Gletscher in der Provinz Tierra del Fuego

Peaks and Glaciers

This collection highlights the geological diversity of the Fuegian Andes near the southern tip of Argentina. It features prominent glacial formations like the Ojo del Albino and Carbajal glaciers, alongside high-altitude bodies of water such as the emerald-toned Laguna Esmeralda and the tectonic Fagnano Lake. The selection includes rugged peaks like Cerro Jeujepen, offering views across the Garibaldi Pass, and secluded landmarks like Salto del Azul, showcasing the dramatic transition from sub-antarctic forests to alpine tundra.

Peaks and Glaciers — Karte

A

Laguna Esmeralda

Glacial lake known for its distinct green hue caused by mineral sediment. Surrounded by the Sierra Alvear, it is situated within a basin characterized by peat bogs and dense lenga forests.

B

Fagnano Lake

Fagnano Lake, also called Lake Cami, is a lake located on the main island of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, and shared by Argentina and…

C

Glaciar Ojo del Albino

Located in the Sierra Alvear, this hanging glacier features a system of ice melt lagoons. It serves as a technical trekking destination and is the primary water source for the valley below.

D

Salto del Azul

Mountain waterfall cascading through native sub-antarctic forest. The site is part of the natural drainage system for the surrounding Fuegian peaks.

E

Lago Escondido

Situated at the foot of the Garibaldi Pass, this glacial lake is enclosed by steep Andean ridges and was formed by ancient ice erosion.

F

Glaciar Carbajal

Cirque glacier located in the Carbajal Valley. The surrounding terrain is characterized by extensive peat bogs and serves as a primary drainage basin for the Alvear mountain range.

G

Glaciar Beban

High-altitude glacier situated in the Beban mountain range. It forms part of the rugged alpine landscape north of Ushuaia, feeding local glacial streams.

H

Cerro Jeujepen

A 700-meter peak near Tolhuin. A summit viewpoint provides panoramic views of Lake Fagnano and the geographical transition between the Patagonian steppe and the Andes.

I

Cerro Rincón

Mountain peak in the northern region of the island near the international border, representing the interior mountain terrain of the Fuegian archipelago.

J

Laguna Mariposa

High-altitude alpine lake located in the mountainous terrain near the Carbajal Valley, surrounded by rocky slopes and sub-antarctic tundra.