Bergen en gletsjers in Mendoza

Andean Peaks and Glaciers

This collection features the prominent geological formations of Mendoza, ranging from the high-altitude glacial systems of the Aconcagua massif to the extensive volcanic fields of La Payunia. It includes the Polish and Messner glaciers, significant ice masses on the highest peak in the Americas, and the Payún Matrú and Payún Liso volcanoes, which define the region's basaltic desert landscape. Also featured are historical landmarks like the Cerro de la Gloria and various peaks of the Precordillera and Cordillera Frontal used for high-altitude trekking.

Andean Peaks and Glaciers — Kaart

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Cerro Huaiqueria

A peak in the San Carlos department known for the nearby clay-walled canyons of the Huayquería.

Thialfi / Public domain

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The Hill of Glory

The Cerro de la Gloria is a small mount located in the city of Mendoza, Argentina, at the General San Martín Park.

Damian Bikiel / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Payún Matrú

Payún Matrú is a shield volcano in the Reserva Provincial La Payunia of the Malargüe Department, south of the Mendoza Province in Argentina.

Winky from Oxford, UK / CC BY 2.0

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Polish Glacier

The Polish Glacier is one of the glacial fields of Cerro Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes and the Americas.

sebaslynx / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Cerro Penitentes

Located near the international pass to Chile, this peak is noted for its proximity to the Los Penitentes rock formations and ski area.

sebaslynx / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Cerro Yareta

A high-altitude summit in the Cordillera Frontal range, named after the resinous Yareta plant native to the Andes.

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Cerro Melocotón

A peak in the Precordillera of Mendoza, frequently utilized by mountaineers for acclimatization treks.

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Cerro Angostura

A mountain located in the Uspallata region, part of the rugged Precordillera range.

Antonio Gritta / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Payún Liso

A 3,715-meter stratovolcano in the La Payunia Reserve, characterized by its distinct conical shape and dark basaltic slopes.

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Volcán Santa María

A cinder cone volcano situated within the volcanic fields of the La Payunia Provincial Reserve.

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Cerro Trapal

A volcanic elevation located in the Malargüe Department, forming part of the Payunia volcanic province.

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Carapacho

A volcanic tuff ring located near the Llancanelo Lake in the southern Mendoza province.

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Volcán de Cochiquito

A volcanic complex in the Malargüe region consisting of several scoria cones and associated lava flows.

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Cerro Diamante

An extinct volcano near the Diamante River, situated at the edge of the Andes and the eastern plains.

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Cerro El Pozo

A volcanic peak located in the arid, basalt-covered landscape of the Payunia region.

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Volcán Overo

A glaciated volcano in the San Rafael department, reaching an elevation of approximately 4,600 meters.

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Glaciar Medio

A glacier located on the eastern slopes of Cerro Aconcagua within the Vacas River basin.

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Glaciar Messner

A high-altitude glacier on the south face of Cerro Aconcagua, named after mountaineer Reinhold Messner.

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Glaciar del Este

A glacial body situated on the eastern face of Mount Aconcagua.

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Glaciar Inferior

The lower glacier of Aconcagua's southern face, representing one of the primary ice masses of the Central Andes.