Monte Pissis (6795mts)
Monte Pissis (6795mts)
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.
The Vn. Pissis has the 3rd highest peak in America, which reaches 6795 meters. It is located between the provinces of La Rioja and Catamarca.
Its glaciers and spectacular lagoons ensure a unique experience.
An expedition to Mount Pissis is a pure mountaineering experience where it is common not to coincide with other people.
If you have experience in the mountains and want to improve yourself in a unique experience, this is your opportunity.
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: December 1 to 15 | March 14 to 28 | Other dates to be agreed for groups of 2 PAX.
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.
“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!
- Bag or backpack to transport all your luggage.
- Bag or nylon to waterproof it in case of rain.
- 30/50 liter backpack for personal items during activity.
- Backpack or nylon cover to waterproof the trekking backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Leggings.
- Climbing helmet (with size adjustment).
- 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.
- Snow gaiters.
- 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 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.).
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.
Rest day to facilitate the adaptation process to the altitude. Visit to the "Blue Lagoon" Hot Springs.
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 tu 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.
We will break camp and return to Fiambalá. Once settled in at the inn, we will have the afternoon to relax and, if available, visit the hot springs to recharge for the following days.
Services: Shared rooms with the group, beds with linens, and private bathrooms.
Services: Shared rooms with the group, beds with linens, and private bathrooms.
4x4 transfer. Camp set-up. Hydration, dinner, and rest at overnight stay.
Carry to the campsite (5100m), return to base camp.
This day we will take advantage of the ascent to aid the acclimatization process.
This day we will take advantage of the ascent to aid the acclimatization process.
Ascent and stay at camp 1, once there we will spend the rest of the day resting and replenishing our energy.
Carrying gear to the campsite (5800m), return to Camp 1.
This day we will take advantage of the ascent to aid the acclimatization process to the altitude.
This day we will take advantage of the ascent to aid the acclimatization process to the altitude.
Trek to Camp 2. Setting up camp and the rest of the day to rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
Summit attempt day (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 Camp 2, if possible, break camp, and descend to Camp 1.
Return to Camp 2, if possible, break camp, and descend to Camp 1.
Descent to the vehicle, transfer to Fiambalá. End of Services.
Considered in case of bad weather or the need for a rest day.
If not used, the expedition ends on day 14.
If not used, the expedition ends on day 14.
Included Services:
- Accommodation:
- Fiambalá: Shared cabin, night before the expedition begins, day 7 (if the itinerary considers that), and the final day.
- Cortaderas Hotel: Beds with linens, shared rooms with the group with private bathrooms.
- High Mountain Tents or Contingency Huts - subject to availability.
- Meals:
- Fiambalá: Arrival and departure nights: Menu included in the price.
- Hosteria / On the mountain: Breakfast, Box Lunch, afternoon snack, Dinner. From lunch on day 1 to lunch on the last day. The box lunch includes sandwiches, pastries, fruit, and an isotonic drink.
- Mineral water for the activity days.
- Group kitchen equipment, heaters, fuel, cooking utensils, table, and chairs.
- Safety:
- Professional Guide EPGAMT, WFR, licensed in Catamarca / Assistant as applicable.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- Satellite Communication
- First Aid Kit, VHF Communication.
- Use of medical oxygen in case of emergencies.
- Logistics:
- Entrance registration for the mountain area at Paso San Francisco.
- Round trip transfer in a private 4x4 vehicle from Fiambalá.
- Off-road transfer to the mountain. Altitude subject to terrain conditions and accessibility.
- Personalized:
- Specialized personalized pre-trip assistance.
- Advice on equipment rental or purchase.
- Small groups.
The informal lunch consists of empanadas or snacks. Special options are considered due to health restrictions.
Not Included Services:
- Breakfast of 'Day 1'
- Personal clothing / personal gear.
- Dinner at the inn.
- Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Round trip from Catamarca to Fiambalá (325km).
- Access fee to 'Balcón del Pissis' road.
- Access fee to the Fiambalá Hot Springs (if applicable).
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
Optional Services (not included):
- High-quality photography without a watermark.
- Drone photography / video.
- Special menu for vegetarian, keto, vegan, etc. options.
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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.
