Join Ezequiel, EPGAMT- certified guide, for an awesome 12-day mountaineering tour in the Andes. Conquer the summit of Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world!
Private
Andes
12 Days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Fit
Intermediate
Would you like to climb the highest volcano in the world under expert guidance? Then join me! Let’s reach the summit of Ojos del Salado together!
Ojos del Salado (6893m) is in the Chilean city of Copiapó and the Argentine province of Catamarca. It stands at the most arid and desert area of the Andes, a broad plateau called the South American Altiplano.
First climbed in 1937, this impressive peak holds several records: it is the highest volcano in the world, the second highest mountain in America, the highest mountain in the Chilean Andes and the second in the Argentine Andes after Aconcagua (6962m)!
For this 12-day expedition, we will meet in Fiambala. After some acclimatization days on the Argentina side, we will head up to the top of Ojos del Salado. Before attempting the summit, we will spend the last night in the César Tejos Hut, at an altitude of 5900m.
Please note that this expedition does not require previous mountaineering experience. However, you should have a good fitness level!
So, if you want to live an unforgettable mountaineering experience in the Andes, please get in touch with me. Let’s conquer the summit of Ojos del Salado!
I can also take you to the top of Incahuasi, in Argentina. Check it out here.
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transportation start and back
- Transport during the trip
- Clean drinkable water
- Mountain guide expenses
- Hot shower
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Camping equipment tents
NOT Included in the price:
- Transport to Fiambalá (starting point of the trip)
- Accomodation in Fiambalá or Catamrca before or after the expedition
- Alcoholic drinks
- Sleeping bag and personal equipment
- Porters for personal equipment
- Any expenses generated by the abandon of the expedition
- Rescue and evacuation expenses
- Expenses generated by loss of lugagge.
12:00 Meeting ni Fiambalá. Equipment check and expedition briefing. Transfer to Cortaderas (3300m). Free afternoon.
Ascent to Cerro Coquena 4035m, trekking of 6 to 7 hours of activity. Night in hotel in Cortaderas.
Relax at the hotel. Free day.
Ascent to cerro La Coipa 5000m.
Transfer to Las Grutas at 4100m, a day of relaxation and acclimatization: soft trekking and photo safari, San Francisco lagoon, wildlife, swans, vicuñas, and views of the Incahuasi Volcano. Those who wish can spend time relaxing, bathing in a hot spring at 4200m. Ascent to the Beltrand Volcano 5200m. Overnight in tents or refuge (Vialidad)
To continue our acclimatization, we rest from the two previous days and prepare for the summit day of San Francisco. In the afternoon, we move from Las Grutas to the base of San Francisco at 4700m, from there we start our ascent to the summit. Overnight in a roadside shelter or tent (without services).
Ascent to San Francisco. Overnight in a roadside shelter or tent.
In the morning, after completing all the procedures at customs, we will go to the Cortaderas Hotel, rest, and resupply for the second part of the expedition, we will stay at the hotel that night.
Transfer from the hotel to Arenal high camp (5500m approx.) 14 hours of travel with no trail to follow, river fording, pure 4x4 adventure. Night in Arenal high camp.
After breakfast, we get ready to move to the high-altitude camp C1 5800m approx. 3 to 5 hs. Night in C1.
Summit attempt (6893M) and descent to Arenal Camp.
Departure from the valley. Night in Fiambala. End of services.
The planned itinerary includes three extra days due to weather conditions.
More info Please bring appropriated clothing and footwear, backpack, sunscreen, water, snacks and personal documentation. / Children under 14 are not allowed. |
Meeting point Fiambala, Catamarca (Argentina). |
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My name is Ezequiel David Di Fabio, I am a professional Mountain guide, National Physical Education teacher, lifeguard and ski instructor.
For nine years I have been carrying out different experiences in nature with groups of varied ages in order to promote activity.
Motivated by this goal is that I work with explore and share where I propose mountaineering, trekking and rock climbing outings in Argentina.
Throughout these years I have traveled from Salta to Tierra del Fuego, carrying out different group expeditions in our country, as well as developing myself professionally in other countries such as Peru.
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