Cerro Roma

Cerro Roma is a summit located within the Southern Patagonian Ice Field near the border between Chile and Argentina. The peak rises to 3,180 meters and features steep rocky terrain with constant snow and ice coverage year-round.

Priest Alberto María de Agostini discovered and named the mountain in the early 1900s during his expeditions through Patagonia. The first successful ascent was completed by Pedro Skvarca and his team in 1969.

The mountain stands as a boundary marker between Chile and Argentina, representing the territorial agreements established through the 1881 Treaty.

Visitors need technical climbing gear, substantial mountaineering experience, and authorization from Bernardo O'Higgins National Park to attempt this peak. Weather in the region changes rapidly and can be severe, so careful planning and preparation are necessary.

Pedro Skvarca and his team recorded the first successful ascent of Cerro Roma in 1969, marking a new chapter in Patagonian mountaineering.

GPS coordinates: -49.96116,-73.45127

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:01