Incahuasi Volcano Expedition 21784ft. / 6640m

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Incahuasi Volcano Expedition 21784ft. / 6640m

The 10th highest summit in America and one of the most beautiful in the area

Season

Nov-March

Duration

12 days

Level skill

Intermediate

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The Incahuasi Volcano 21456ft – 6638m

Incahuasi volcano expedition service in the region, professional mountain guides, transport services and all the logistics +20 years experience

Is the 10th highest summit in America and one of the most beautiful in the area. This imposing and spectacular volcano is located on the border of the Argentine province of Catamarca, and the Atacama region of Chile. The volcano is made up of a 3.5-kilometer wide caldera and two stratovolcanoes. It has few ascents due to its long approach and because it is located in a totally desert sector, in an area with a very unstable climate. In winter it is impossible to access this entire area due to the amount of snow and there are summers when it can be almost impossible to get snow to melt, with only a few usable snowfields.

Its crater is full of snow south of the summit. It is possible to ascend the northeast slope or the northwest slope, it is subject to the evaluation that will be made at the time of arrival at the place according to the guide and the conditions of the mountain, it is an ascent of little technical difficulty except for its great height.

Day 01 Fiambalá – Meeting

Arrival to La Rioja airport. Transfer to Fiambalá.

Night at hotel in Fiambalá.

Day 02 Transport Fiambala – Cortaderas

Transfer from Fiambalá (1600 m) to Hotel Cortaderas (3200 m).

Acclimatization trekking around the area.

Day 03 Hotel Cortaderas

Trekking to Cerro Coquena (4100m) and Pastos Largos (4000m). 6 hours ascent, 3 hours descent.

Barbecue and night at the hotel.

Day 04 Las Grutas

Transfer from Hotel Cortaderas (3200 m) to Las Grutas (4050m), to Vialidad refuge.

Acclimatization trekking and relax in thermal baths at 4200m.

Day 05 Acclimatization

Ascent to Falso Morocho (4600m)

Day 06 Acclimatization

Ascent to Cerro Beltrán (5275m)

Day 07 Incahuasi base camp

Transfer from Las Grutas to Incahuasi base camp (5400 m) in 4WD.

Exploration and acclimatization trekking.

Day 08 Camp 1 Incahuasi.

Base Camp Incahuasi at 5400 m. Camp 1 Incahuasi. 3 different routes to choose from.

Day 09 Incahuasi summit

Summit day From camp 1 (5800 m) to the summit (6540 m).

Day 10 Extra day in case of bad weather.

Day 11 Return to Fiambalá

Descent from Camp (5800m). Transfer back to Fiambalá (1600m).

Celebration and farewell dinner at the hotel.

Day 12: Transfer Fiambalá – La Rioja.

⇒ANDES VERTICAL EXPEDITION CLIMBING GEAR DOWNLOAD HERE

Having the right equipment on your expedition will make almost as much difference to your safety, comfort, and enjoyment as any physical training you do. It is essential that you take the time to acquire the correct gear; don’t wait until the last minute to find out your local shop doesn’t have your size. This equipment is expensive, but you can often find great sales online and at your local gear store.

The purpose of this gear list is to help guide your purchases. Often salespeople in your local shop do not have first-hand knowledge of high-altitude climbing, so be sure to balance their advice with what you read here. And do not hesitate to call us for more information on any of these items. We have strived to create a list heavy on detail, but there are always further questions!

During your expedition to Aconcagua, you will encounter a very wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. At one end of this range is the pleasantly warm and beautiful City of Mendoza, while at the other end of the spectrum is found the cold and often windy weather on the summit of Aconcagua. The equipment you bring must function well in a wide variety of conditions. Your clothing should be warm, lightweight, dry quickly, and allow good freedom of movement. Adhere to the layering principle: several
thin layers of insulation (rather than one thick one).

While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment, unless otherwise noted. Using our current suggested brand list we encourage you to shop around, do research, even borrow, and use your experience with our list to find the best gear for you.

Finally, a note on our recommendations: these are products which our guides have used extensively and been happy with. Purchasing the specific items listed below will ensure you have the right tool for the job, but there are other options on the market.