Mountain Climbs in the Puna de Atacama, Argentina, Andes
Mountain Climbs in the Puna de Atacama, Argentina, Andes
Around the Salta and Jujuy regions in north west Argentina lie some of the Andes highest peaks. These are mountains for all, but predominately for the modest mountaineer who wishes to tackle technically easy mountains but at high altitude. They are an excellent training area if you aspire to some of the himalayan giants. We have selected an interesting mix in our itineraries below. From the very high 6700m+ peaks of Pissis and Llullailluco to the easier and shorter 5500m peaks and volcanoes.
Remember that mountaineering is a sport and as such you need to be as fit
as possible in order to perform and succeed. All expeditions include: Local
Guides, Tents, Food & all cooking equipment, Porters (depending on the mountain),
Oxygen for emergency use, VHF Radios. You may combine any amount of trips to extend your stay in the area
Only 4 clients are required to run a trip to these startlingly barren, remote, high, but incredible mountains. We run these mountain ascents in conjunction with our friends in Argentina, Puma Expeditions, experienced and knowlegeable local guides.
NEVADO DE CACHI 6380M. 7 DAYS
Perhaps one of the most beautiful mountains in the north of Argentina, with the possibility of two different routes to reach two of its 9 summits. Nevado de Cachi is the most important range in Salta and has an incredible amount of acheological findings, at it's base, it's slopes and even on it's summits!
First ascent was in 1950. We have 2 routes to the summit, via "Las Cuevas" or via "Las Pailas".Effort required: Medium/High
Technical difficulty: Low
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NEVADO DE CHANI 5953M. 4 DAYS
The Nevado de Chani with 5953m main summit, "General Belgrano", lies about 100km north of Salta near the town of Jujuy. It is one of the richest archeological mountains in the region. There are only 14 mountains that have burial sites on their summits and Nevado de Chani is one of them.
The first ascent of this mountain was in 1901. Nevado de Chani is a privileged place for mountaineers. Some of it's faces are considered to be the bigest walls of northern Argentina.
Effort required: Medium/High
Technical difficulty: Low
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LLULLAILLACO 6739M. 8 DAYS
The giant, Llullaillaco, at 6739m , is the sixth highest mountain in America and the fourth highest volcano on earth. Still active, the Llullaillaco volcano can easily be identifiable in the Puna Saltena region by its huge dome size.
It also posses the highest archeological ruins found on a mountain in the world.
Effort required: Medium/High
Technical difficulty: Medium-Low
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QUEWAR VOLCANO 6155M. 7 DAYS
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NEVADO DEL ACAY 5716M. 3 DAYS
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TUZGLE VOLCANO 5486MTS. 3 DAYS
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