Monte San Valentin

Monte San Valentin is a mountain summit located at the northern end of the North Patagonian Icefield in Chile. The peak rises to approximately 4,050 meters and stands among the tallest mountains in the Patagonian region.

The peak was first surveyed in 1921 by Nordenskjold, who recorded an elevation of approximately 3,880 meters. Subsequent measurements using different techniques have produced varying results over the decades.

The mountain bears significance in Chilean mountaineering history as numerous expeditions have attempted to conquer its challenging slopes since the early twentieth century.

The mountain can be approached from two main routes: from Lago Leones to the southeast or from Laguna San Rafael to the west. Climbers should prepare for difficult terrain and weather conditions that can shift quickly in this region.

Different measurement techniques have produced varying elevation readings, with GPS technology in 1993 indicating 4,080 meters. These discrepancies highlight the challenges of precisely measuring peaks in this remote location.