Incahuasi Volcano (6638mts)
Incahuasi Volcano (6638mts)
Valle de los Seismiles
Your next challenge...
Your next challenge...
Your next challenge...
The valley of six thousand in Catamarca is the place where there is the largest population of mountains of more than 6000 and 6500 meters high.
Incahuasi comes from the Quechua, "Inka wasi" and translates as "House of the Inca", it is a stratovolcano on the Argentine-Chilean border. This high mountain expedition will take you to know one of the sacred mountains, the third highest Inca shrine in the world after the Llullaillaco volcano and Cerro Mercedario.
From its summit we will have an impressive view of its crater and the highest volcano and second summit in America: Ojos del Salado (6893m).
You can opt out for a limited 7-day version: San Francisco Volcano Climb (6016mts).
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These ascents are ideal for people with good physical condition, experience in high mountains (+5000m), good will and the ability to adapt to the environment.
Details
Details
Next Dates: November 02 to 14
Meeting place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (10am).
Ending place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (10am).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Good physical condition.
Min Group / Ratio: 2 PAX / 1 Guide|4 PAX.
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How to get to Fiambalá:
There are two transportation services that arrive from San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Robledo and Gutiérrez companies). Both services can be booked online. Plan ahead to travel in case of unforeseen events.
How to get to San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca by plane or bus from your place of origin.
Personal Gear:
Rental gear is not an available service in Catamarca. If you must rent mountain gear, we recommend doing so at your place of origin or to ask us for help.
Personal gear is mandatory to attempt the proposed summits.
Please review the included services to manage anything else you may need.
How to get to San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca by plane or bus from your place of origin.
Personal Gear:
Rental gear is not an available service in Catamarca. If you must rent mountain gear, we recommend doing so at your place of origin or to ask us for help.
Personal gear is mandatory to attempt the proposed summits.
Please review the included services to manage anything else you may need.
Meeting in Fiambalá. Transfer to the mountain Inn in Cortaderas.
Free afternoon to rest, hydrate and prepare for the next day or trekking to Cortaderas Peak (3650mts).
Free afternoon to rest, hydrate and prepare for the next day or trekking to Cortaderas Peak (3650mts).
After breakfast (7 hours) we will move to Paso San Francisco.
After accomodating in a free use hut or to setting up the tents we will prepare for our objective: Cerro Falso Morocho (4484 masl).
One hour of travel, 5 hours of trekking.
One hour of travel, 5 hours of trekking.
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Rest day to facilitate the adaptation process to the altitude. Visit to the "Blue Lagoon" Hot Springs.
Rest day to facilitate the adaptation process to the altitude. Visit to the "Blue Lagoon" Hot Springs.
4x4 approach at 4650 meters. Ascent to the summit of Bertran Volcano. Return to Las Grutas.
Rest, in the afternoon we will visit the "San Francisco" lagoon or the hot springs again. Free afternoon to rest.
4:30am, transfer to the base of the San Francisco Volcano (5100 masl). 5:30am start of the high altitude trekking. Approximate time of return to Las Grutas, 4:00 pm. The conditions of the group will be evaluated at all times because it is a long day. All decisions will be made based on this.
This day, if possible, we will visit Laguna Verde in Chile. This activity is subject to access permits available at the border.
Laguna Verde is located a few kilometers from the Argentine border. Its turquoise waters and the surrounding landscape are incredible. This place serves as a place to acclimatize and rest. Around the lagoon, we can find hot springs. The rest of the day is free to recharge and prepare for the next day.
Services: Emergency shelter or tents, breakfast, boxed lunch, afternoon snack, dinner.
Laguna Verde is located a few kilometers from the Argentine border. Its turquoise waters and the surrounding landscape are incredible. This place serves as a place to acclimatize and rest. Around the lagoon, we can find hot springs. The rest of the day is free to recharge and prepare for the next day.
Services: Emergency shelter or tents, breakfast, boxed lunch, afternoon snack, dinner.
Transfer to the base, setting up camp, carrying equipment and water to Camp 1.
Upon returning we will enjoy a delicious dinner to rest later.
Activity: 3hrs | Ascent: 500m | Distance: 6km.
Activity: 3hrs | Ascent: 500m | Distance: 6km.
Carrying and setting up camp. Approximately 4 hours of activity.
Activity: 3hrs | Ascent: 400m | Distance: 6km.
Activity: 3hrs | Ascent: 400m | Distance: 6km.
Carrying equipment to Field 2. Return to Field 1. Dinner and Rest.
Activity: 5hrs | Ascent: 650mts | Distance: 4km.
Activity: 5hrs | Ascent: 650mts | Distance: 4km.
Trekking to Camp 2, setting up camp. Overnight in C2. Approximately 6 hours of activity.
Activity: 5hrs | Ascent: 650mts | Distance: 4km.
Activity: 5hrs | Ascent: 650mts | Distance: 4km.
This day we will try to summit. The conditions of the group will be evaluated at all times because it is a long day. All decisions will be made based on this. Return to Camp 2 (5700 meters above sea level).
Activity: 1-4pm | Ascent: 938m | Distance: 6km.
Activity: 1-4pm | Ascent: 938m | Distance: 6km.
Descent to the vehicle, transfer to Fiambalá. End of Services.
Services Included
- Professional guide with Catamarca certification / Assistant, as applicable.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner. From lunch on day 1 to breakfast on the last day.
- Transportation by private 4x4 vehicle from downtown Fiambalá.
- Off-road approach transfer to Vn. Bertrán (4650 m) and Vn. San Francisco (5100 m), and Vn. Pissis (4500 m).
- Hostel (1N), bare beds | High-mountain tents | Emergency shelters - subject to availability.
- Kitchen items and utensils for groups. Table/Chairs.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- First Aid Kit, VHF and Satellite Communication.
- Use of medical oxygen in case of emergencies.
- Entry registration for the mountain area.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on renting or purchasing equipment.
Services Not Included
- Clothing/Personal Gear.
- Meals/Drinks at the Cortaderas/Fiambalá Inn.
- Meals during the hike/meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Transport outside the mountain itinerary.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
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"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.
