Gran Campo Nevado

Gran Campo Nevado is an ice field on the Muñoz Gamero Peninsula in the Magellan and Chilean Antarctic Region, feeding multiple outlet glaciers across the landscape. The frozen terrain is surrounded by snow-covered peaks and dominates this remote corner of Southern Patagonia.

The ice field formed thousands of years ago through snow accumulation and now represents a key part of Southern Patagonia's glacial system. Scientific study of the area increased significantly in recent decades as researchers sought to understand ice mass changes and their climate implications.

Research stations near Gran Campo Nevado enable scientists from multiple countries to study glacial systems and their effects on local water resources.

Getting there requires specialized equipment and experienced guides familiar with the area's extreme conditions. The best time to visit is during warmer months when weather is more stable and routes become more accessible.

One of the longest outlet glaciers from this ice field creates a natural corridor through the landscape, displaying visible traces of its movement over decades. The glacier tongue reveals dark stripes of rock and sediment from its grinding passage, offering clues to how the mountains are slowly reshaped.

Location: Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic Region

Elevation above the sea: 1,206 m

GPS coordinates: -52.83333,-73.16667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10