Un desafío único en el Valle de los Seismiles
Located in the beautiful valley of the seismiles of Catamarca, the route of the Seismiles (where there is the largest population of mountains that exceed 6500 meters in height and many that exceed 6000), this volcano constitutes a great goal for mountaineers who are learning and improving day by day in altitude.
San Francisco Volcano belongs to the select group of the classic six thousand of Argentina.
On this expedition we will ascend 3 summits in total, two of them as part of the acclimatization process: Falso Morocho (4500mts) Bertrand Volcano (5260mts) and San Francisco Volcano (6016mts).
You can opt out for a limited 4/5-day version: Bertran Volcano Climb (5260m) + Cordobita Mt. (5560m).
If you have no experience, we suggest this activity: 2x4000:Introduction to Mountaineering + Balcón del Pissis 4x4 tour.
Addressed to:
- People in excellent physical condition and previous mid-mountain experience
- 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.
Details
Details
Next Dates: December, 06 to 12 | January, 04 to 10, 2027 | February, 07 to 13, 2027.
Meeting place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 1, 10hs).
Ending place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 7).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distancia / Desnivel: 25kms / 2300mts acumulado.
Requirements: Mountaineering experience +4500m | Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Good physical condition.
Min Group / Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide| 4 PAX.
Gear List: It is delivered at the time of booking.
Meeting place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 1, 10hs).
Ending place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 7).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distancia / Desnivel: 25kms / 2300mts acumulado.
Requirements: Mountaineering experience +4500m | Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Good physical condition.
Min Group / Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide| 4 PAX.
Gear List: It is delivered at the time of booking.
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, 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.
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..
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. End of services.
- Accommodation:
- Cortaderas Inn, beds with white linen, shared rooms with the group with private bathroom.
- High mountain tents or mountain hut (if available).
- Meals:
- Breakfast, box lunch, afternoon snack. 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, pots, 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.
- 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.
- High-quality photography without a watermark.
- Drone Photography / Video.
- Special menu for vegetarian, keto, vegan option, etc.
"Fantastic experience!!! It was an unforgettable day because the snow-capped San Francisco volcano allowed us to visit its summit and because Andes Extreme Adventures made the difficult easier!! Thank you!", Marcelo Y., San Francisco Volcano Expedition (6016m).
"An incredible high-mountain experience, through the magical Valley of the Six-Thousanders, Catamarca. With all the high-mountain ingredients, all climates, lots of learning, teamwork, an intense week of great enjoyment.
The service and professionalism made this a great experience. We left with three summits and an ascent of Nevado San Francisco, which we will definitely return to its summit.", Carla C., San Francisco Volcano Expedition (6016m).
