evidence: Mount Fitz Roy is simply magnificent. The best time for Patagonia and Mount Fitz Roy, with the highest chance for pleasant weather, is during the southern summer from November to March. The weather in Patagonia is often unpredictable. Also, luck is needed for cloud-free views of the spectacular mountain scenery. Mount Fitz Roy, also called Cherro Chalton, means "smoking mountain" due to the clouds frequently occurring around the peak. [...] Mount Fitz Roy is located in the Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, Argentina, close to the Chilean border. This popular peak has a height of 3.359m/11.020 feet. The area is a Must-visit either for hiking or climbing when visiting Patagonia and the nearby Perito Moreno Glacier. It takes at least four hours from El Calafate to El Chalten, a small village with different accommodation types and several campgrounds. To enjoy some of the spectacular day hikes, plan to stay at least three nights, better four. You never know how the weather will be.