Ruta Nevado De Los Piuquenes
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 3,756 ft
- climb
- 19,628 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Nevado De Los Piuquenes is an out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.2 miles round trip) in Mendoza, Argentina. It runs between about 16,100 ft and 19,630 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Peaks within about 3 miles include Nevado de los Piuquenes, Nevado de los Piuquenes and Cerro Mesetas. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruta Nevado De Los Piuquenes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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