Ojos del Salado Volcano (6893 mts)

The world's highest volcano.

Ojos del Salado, volcán más alto del mundo.

Nevado Ojos del Salado is a stratovolcano located on the border between Chile and Argentina. At 6893 meters it is the highest volcano in the world and the second peak in the southern and western hemispheres, only surpassed by Aconcagua.
This gigantic volcanic complex is located east of Copiapó (Atacama) and west of Fiambalá (Catamarca). Its main block culminates in 3 peaks. The highest summit ends in two rocky towers of equal altitude, these two maximum levels of the Main Peak are called: West tower and East tower, known as the Chilean summit and the Argentine summit.
In this expedition we will ascend the Chilean route.
This Volcano is located in the great Atacama Desert, in an extremely arid and desert area of the Andes, surrounded by many volcanoes and hills over 6,000 meters high, which makes this place undoubtedly earn the name of the “Route of the six thousand”.

Personalized attention and all the services

This personalized proposal considers all services so you only have to worry about acclimatizing and achieving your goals.

Addressed to:

People with mountaineering experience over 6000m.
People in excellent physical condition.
Those who understand the mountain environment, are willing to participate and adapt, and wish to share the experience in a group.
Involves walking on scree, snow, or ice. The use of crampons and descents via mountain scree are possible.
You can choose to book this experience for yourself if you do not wish to participate in a group.

If you have an ascent plan (+6000mts) before this expedition, you can opt for a limited 7-day version:
Expedition to Ojos del Salado Volcano (6893 masl).

Details Details

Next dates: December 06 to 18 | February 07 to 19, 2027 | Other dates to be agreed from December to April (minimun 2 people).
Meeting place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (10hs)
Ending place: Fiambalá (18hs).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Requirements:Medical certificate with exercise stress test | Physical preparation and willpower | Mountaineering experience over 6000mts.
Min Group / Ratio: 2 people / 1 Guide| 4 PAX.
Gear List: is provided at the time of booking.
* Please consider arriving at Fiambalá the day before the expedition begins to allow time for the mountaineering registration.
Plan your travel for the day after the expedition ends, as there may be delays en route to Fiamablá.

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).

After breakfast, we'll prepare to begin our trek to Cerro Coquena (4035m). Once we reach the summit, we'll take a break and enjoy the view, weather permitting. Return to the vehicle and the lodge.
9km - 630m elevation gain - 7 hours of activity.
Services: Inn with linens | Breakfast | Lunch (box lunch) | Snack.

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..

After breakfast, we will travel by private vehicle to the base of Bertran Volcano (4650m). We will then trek to the summit of the volcano, from where we will have a breathtaking view of its crater and the surrounding volcanoes: San Francisco (6016m) and Incahuasi (6640m). We will take between 30 minutes and 1 hour (depending on weather conditions) for lunch and rest. Return to Las Grutas.

Rest, in the afternoon we will visit the "San Francisco" lagoon or the hot springs again. Free afternoon to rest.

We will start the day very early, so after a light breakfast, at 4:30 am we will travel to the base of the San Francisco Volcano (4700m). At 5:30 am we will begin the slow ascent towards its summit. Once there,if the weather allow us, we will take some time to rest before beginning the return to the vehicle and our base camp in Las Grutas. The approximate return time is 6:00 pm. The group's condition will be assessed at all times because it is a long day. All decisions will be made based on the health of the participants, with their well-being as the priority.

Return to Fiambalá. Evening free to rest and recover.

Services: Cabin shared with the group, breakfast, lunch, dinner.

After brakfast, we will depart for the Chilean border crossing (Maricunga). We will complete the necessary formalities and return to Laguna Verde.
Laguna Verde is located a few kilometers from the border with Argentina. Its turquoise waters and surrounding landscape are incredible. This place serves as a spot for acclimatization and rest. Around the lagoon, we can find hot springs.
Free afternoon to enjoy the area.

Services: High mountain tents, breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon snack, dinner.

Transfer to CB Atacama. Trek to Refugio Tejos (5820m), return to Laguna Verde. This day we will take advantage of the ascent to aid the process of acclimatization to the altitude.

Services: High mountain tents, breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon snack, dinner.

4x4 transfer to Tejos Hut, from where we will begin our summit attempt (12 to 16 hours of activity). The group's condition will be assessed continuously due to the long day. All decisions will be made based on this assessment.
Return to Laguna Verde.
Services: High mountain tents, breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon snack, dinner.

Transfer to Chilean customs for departure formalities. Transfer to Fiambalá. End of services
Services: High mountain tents, breakfast, packed lunch, Inn in Fiambalá.

An extra day that can be used in case of adverse weather conditions. If not needed, the expedition ends on day 11.