Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste
An unmarked ascent to the Central and West summits of Cerro Los Monjes, above the Brazo Huemul arm of Lago Nahuel Huapi, with sweeping views of the lake and the cordillera. Requires off-trail navigation experience.
- Difficulty: Hard
- Distance: 8.1 km
- Duration: 6–8 hours
- Elevation gain: 863 m
- Max altitude: 1515 m
- Best season: Dec – Mar
- Trailhead: Costa Ruta 40, Brazo Huemul (Lago Nahuel Huapi, Neuquén)
- Park / area: Ruta 40 / Brazo Huemul, Lago Nahuel Huapi, Neuquén
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste trek take?
Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste takes 6–8 hours to complete, covering 8.1 km with 863 m of elevation gain, rated hard.
Is Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste suitable for beginners?
Not for beginners: Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste is rated hard and requires prior mountain experience and solid fitness.
Do I need a permit to hike Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste?
No, Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste doesn’t require an advance permit.
When is the best time to hike Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste?
The recommended season is Dec – Mar. Sliabh’s map shows current daylight hours and a live weather/solar panel for the exact trailhead.
Where does the Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste trailhead start?
The trailhead is at Costa Ruta 40, Brazo Huemul (Lago Nahuel Huapi, Neuquén), in Ruta 40 / Brazo Huemul, Lago Nahuel Huapi, Neuquén province. Sliabh’s 3D map and downloadable GPX track show the exact starting point.
Can I download an offline map or GPX track for Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste?
Yes — Sliabh provides a downloadable GPX track and an offline 3D map for Cerro Los Monjes — Picos Central y Oeste, so it works with no signal on the trail.
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