Your adventure starts now...
Your adventure starts now...
The Ansilta mountain range is located in the department of Calingasta, in the southwest of the province of San Juan. It consists of seven peaks between 5130 and 5886 meters above sea level.
At least 221 glaciers are found on these peaks and in their surrounding areas.
Our goal is to ascend Peak 4 of the Ansilta mountain range, at 5,130 meters above sea level. Over the course of five days, we will travel through the Callingasta Valley, along the banks of the Arroyo Fiero. This area is of great archaeological, historical, and cultural value.
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This activity is intended for people in good physical condition and health who want a unique experience or their first ascent to 5,000 meters. Trekking without technical difficulties.
Dates: October 7-12.
Meeting Place: Barreal Bus Terminal, San Juan.
Starting Place: Barreal, San Juan (Day 1. 9am).
Ending Place: Barreal, San Juan (Day 3, 8pm).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Requirements: Medical certificate with exercise stress test | Good physical condition.
Minimum Group / Ratio: 3 PAX / 1 Guide | 5 PAX.
Includes: See full list.
Please consider arriving on time for the meeting time. It is recommended to arrive in Barreal the day before due to any transportation delays or unforeseen events.
“Leave no trace.”
During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us returns with us.
Papers, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine dressings, etc. They can be discarded upon arrival at the shelter or in the destination city upon completion.
Help us keep the mountain clean. Thank you so much!
- 60/80 liter backpack to carry personal items.
- Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof the backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Leggings.
- Climbing helmet (with size regulation).
- Mountain boots with semi-rigid or rigid soles.
- Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
- Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
- Headlamp. Replacement batteries.
- In case of adverse wheather or snow forecast:
- Crampons.
- Double Boots
- Ice axe (winter conditions)
- Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
- Sunscreen factor 60 or higher.
- Lip protector.
- Personal hygiene elements. 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 to sanitize your hands.
- 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.
- Crocks (for resting in the shelter).
- Two pairs of thin socks.
- Two pairs of thick socks.
- Kitchen items (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 500cm3).
- Plastic bags to self-manage your waste.
- Personal portable charger (powerbank) for camping or shelter days.
- Snacks (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougats, cereal bars, candies, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.).
Services included:
- Management for entry to the "Los Morrillos" Reserve.
- Professional Guide - 1 guide for every 4 passengers / Assistant as appropriate.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner. From lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 6.
- 4x4 transfer from Barreal to the Los Morrillos Reserve in a private vehicle.
- High Mountain Tents shared by 3 people.
- Satellite and VHF Communications.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- First Aid Kit.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on renting or purchasing mountain gear.
Services Not Included:
- Clothing / Personal Equipment.
- 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.
"Awesome first experience. Cerro del Plata, 5968 masl, 7 days to reach the summit, halfway there. Great learning experience, great challenge for body and mind. Great mom @andesxtadventures and my summit companions for teaching me and sharing their experience with all their patience." Juan M., Cerro Plata Expedition.
"Thank you Sil for these days of adventures, experiences and learning." Nicolás V. - Winter Mountaineering Expedition.
