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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
El Chaltén is a small mountain village in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is located on the riverside of Rio de las Vueltas, within the Los Glaciares National Park (section Reserva Nacional Zona Viedma) near the base of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy spires, both popular for climbing. It is 220 km north of El Calafate. It is also a popular base for hiking numerous trails, such as those to the base of surrounding peaks and glacial lakes, such as Laguna Torre and Laguna de los Tres (near the base of Fitz Roy)
Has 4 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 82.4 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeE · 082° ±0°
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§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
§ 09 · Recent Flights · Log Book
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