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About this peak
The symmetrical, often snow-capped cone of Lanín lords over the lake district and is so revered it appears on Neuquén's provincial coat of arms. Monkey-puzzle forests line the trails of its flanks — a climbing experience like nowhere else.
Peak facts
First ascent
1897 — early ascent by José Fonnegra
Best season
December–March
Nearest town
Junín de los Andes, Argentina
Geology
A near-perfect volcanic cone of dark basalt — one of the great landmark volcanoes of the South Volcanic Zone.
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Plan your climb
No cataloged trails yet for this peak.