Torre Egger

Cerro Torre (center) right then Torre Egger, Punta Herron, and Cerro Stand Hard

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The Torre Egger is a 2880 m, according to other sources 2850 m or 2685 m high granite mountain, which is located in the Campo de Hielo Sur, at the Argentine- Chilean border, about 50 km north of the famous national park of Torres del Paine. Was named the mountain in memory of Toni Egger, who was killed by an avalanche in the first ascent of Cerro Torre in 1959.

Climbing history

In contrast to neighbors Cerro Torre, which already has over 300 ascents, Torre Egger has been committed very little. He is considered one of the toughest, if not the most difficult mountain in Patagonia.