+6500: High ALtitude Mountaineering.

Incahuasi Volcano (6638mts)

+6500:
High ALtitude Mountaineering.

Incahuasi Volcano (6638mts)

Incahuasi Volcano (6638mts) Incahuasi Volcano (6638mts) Valle de los Seismiles

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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).

Addressed to

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: March 01 to 13, 2025

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.

Includes: 4x4 transfer, Professional Mountain Guide (EPGAMT), Accommodation in High Mountain Tents, Inn(one night), Meals, AP and RC Insurances, First aid kit - VHF (emergencies), Previous personalized advice.

Not included: Personal mountain gear, Breakfast on Day 1, Meals in the Inn, Drinks, Expenses for: Rescue and/or Evacuation or Abandonment of the Activity, Transport to the Meeting Point.

“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.
First Aid Kit (band-aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual reliveran, rehydration salts).
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. Presentation of the guides, access procedures, trip to Cortaderas. Trekking to adapt to the altitude in the area (3800mts).

After breakfast we will prepare to visit the Balcón del Pissis. This trip will take the full day that we will take advantage of to acclimatize.

Transfer by private vehicle. Setting up a base camp (or use of the former Highway shelter depending on availability). At mid-morning we will leave for a trekking towards Cerro Falso Morocho. Optional, rest day.

After breakfast we will transfer by private vehicle to the base of the Bertran Volcano (4650mts). Trekking to the summit of the Volcano from where you will have an impressive view of its crater and the volcanoes in the area: San Francisco (6016mts), Incahuasi (6640mts). We will take 30 minutes to have lunch and rest (depending on the weather conditions).
Return to La Gruta. Dinner.

Rest day, visit to Terma "Laguna Azul", La Gruta. In the afternoon preparations for the next day.

Transfer to the base of the San Francisco Volcano (~4800mts). Leaving at 4am, we will attempt the 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.
Activity: 12hrs | Ascent: 1200m | Distance: 10km.

Rest day, visit to Terma "Laguna Azul", La Gruta. In the afternoon preparations for the next day.

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

>Carrying and setting up camp. Approximately 4 hours of activity.
Activity: 3hrs | Ascent: 400m | Distance: 6km

Carrying equipment to Field 2. Return to Field 1. Dinner and Rest.
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

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

Descent to the vehicle, transfer to Fiambalá. End of Services.