Between Volcanoes and Glacier Lagoons.
2x4000 + Pissis Balcony and Adobe route
Between Volcanoesand Glacier Lagoons.
2x4000 + Pissis Balcony and Adobe route
2x4000 + Pissis Balcony
2x4000 + Pissis Balcony
Alta Catamarca
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This trip combines the beauty and contrast of the Adobe Route with views of the lagoons at the Balcón del Pissis and two ascents to over 4,000 meters.
Cerro Falso Morocho (4,484 meters) is located 200 kilometers from Fiambalá (Catamarca), near the San Francisco Pass. It offers unparalleled views of the San Francisco (6016 mts) and Incahuasi (6638 mts) volcanoes, and the magical blue San Francisco Lagoon.
As part of the altitude adjustment process, we will ascend Cerro Coquena (4056 mts) and visit the Balcón del Pissis. From there, the dazzling and majestic Pissis Volcano (6795 mts) appears, the third highest peak in the Americas. Its glacier is visible from its balcony, offering one of the most impressive views of the Andes Mountains. The beautiful lagoons of different colors create a unique spectacle.
This combines satisfying our senses with the area's great biodiversity and taking you to beautiful peaks of over 4,000 meters that will undoubtedly leave you wanting more in the Valley of the Six Thousand.
Addressed to:
This climb is intended for people in good physical condition and health who want their first climbs above 4,000 meters without technical difficulty.
Details
Details
Dates: April 17-20.
Meeting Place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 1, 10am).
Ending Place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 4).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Requirements: Medically fit with exercise stress test | Good physical condition.
Minimum Group / Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide | 7 PAX.
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“Leave no trace.”
During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us comes back with us.
Paper, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine pads, etc. can be disposed of in the destination city after finishing.
Help us keep the mountains clean. Thank you very much!
- Bag or backpack to carry all your gear.
- Duffel bag or nylon to waterproof it in case of rain.
- 20/30L backpack to carry personal items.
- Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof your trekking backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Trekking or mountain boots with semi-rigid soles.
- Headlamp. Spare batteries.
- Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
- Sunscreen SPF 60 or higher.
- Lip balm.
- Personal hygiene items. Quick-drying towel.
- Personal first aid kit (Band-Aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual Reliveran, loperamide, rehydration salts) and prescription medication, if applicable.
- Suggestion: 70% alcohol for hand hygiene.
- Two t-shirts (long sleeve/short sleeve).
- Diver or fleece jacket or windstopper.
- Fine down jacket or synthetic filling.
- Expedition down jacket (500gs filling).
- Waterproof jacket.
- Thermal shoe.
- Trekking or fleece pants.
- Waterproof pants.
- Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
- A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
- Optional: Mittens and/or Mitten Covers.
- A pair of espadrilles or crocks (for resting in the shelter).
- Two pairs of socks thin.
- Two pairs of thick socks.
- Kitchen supplies (knife, fork, spoon, plate, and unbreakable cup).
- Containers to store at least 3 liters of water per person.
- Steel thermos for personal use (at least 500 cm3).
- Plastic bags for self-management of your waste.
- Personal portable charger (power bank) for camping or shelter days.
- Foods for the march (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougat, cereal bars, candy, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.)
Meeting in Fiambalá where the guides will be introduced. Departure to Balcón del Pissis. Along the way, we will take the opportunity to explore the Cañon del Indio. This trip will take a full day and is intended to help you adapt to the altitude.
Return to Hosteria Cortaderas, our base for the rest of the trip.
Return to Hosteria Cortaderas, our base for the rest of the trip.
Transfer by private vehicle. Trekking to Cerro Coquena (4060m). Return to Cortaderas.
12km - 795m elevation gain - 7 hours of activity.
12km - 795m elevation gain - 7 hours of activity.
Transfer by private vehicle. Trekking to Cerro Falso Morocho, from its summit offering spectacular views of the San Francisco (6,016 m), Bertran (5,260 m), and Incahuasi (6,640 m) volcanoes, as well as the beautiful Laguna San Francisco. Return to Cortaderas.
8 km, 500mts elevation gain - 5 hours of activity.
8 km, 500mts elevation gain - 5 hours of activity.
We return from Cortaderas to Fiambalá (a 1-hour drive) to continue on to the Adobe Route. We will visit the Plaza de Armas, Orquera Oratory, Mayorazgo and Andacollo Church. At the end, we will return to Fiambalá to conclude our services.
Services included:
- Advice on managing entry registration for the mountain area.
- Professional guide with Catamarca certification / Assistant, as appropriate.
- Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, afternoon snack.
- Round-trip transportation by private vehicle from Fiambalá.
- 3 nights in an inn (beds with white sheets).
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- Satellite Communications
- First aid kit, VHF communication.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on renting or purchasing equipment.
- Grupos reducidos.
Services Not Included:
- Breakfast 'Day 1', Dinner at the inn
- Personal clothing / personal gear.
- Dinner at the inn.
- Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Transportation to the meeting point.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
