Init to Mountaineering between volcanoes and glacier lagoons
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Pure Mountaineering, Between Volcanoes and Glacier Lagoons
This trip combines the beauty and contrast of the Adobe Route with views of the lagoons at the Balcón del Pissis and two ascents to over 4,000 meters.
Cerro Falso Morocho (4,484 meters) is located 200 kilometers from Fiambalá (Catamarca), near the San Francisco Pass. It offers unparalleled views of the San Francisco (6016 mts) and Incahuasi (6638 mts) volcanoes, and the magical blue San Francisco Lagoon.
As part of the altitude adjustment process, we will ascend Cerro Coquena (4056 mts) and visit the Balcón del Pissis. From there, the dazzling and majestic Pissis Volcano (6795 mts) appears, the third highest peak in the Americas. Its glacier is visible from its balcony, offering one of the most impressive views of the Andes Mountains. The beautiful lagoons of different colors create a unique spectacle.
This combines satisfying our senses with the area's great biodiversity and taking you to beautiful peaks of over 4,000 meters that will undoubtedly leave you wanting more in the Valley of the Six Thousand.
"A beautiful trip, Balcón del Pissis, along with the Falso Morocho and Coquena treks (my first 4000m), with a breathtaking view. ❤️ I really enjoyed sharing this experience and adding some tours in the area (we also included a stop at the Cañon del Indio and the Adobe Route on this itinerary) to get to know Catamarca a little better! Thanks, Sil, for such a lovely weekend, excellent guide, and very good service. ✨ @andesxtadventures In summary, the guide, included services, and shared days: Excellent, it fulfilled everything proposed and exceeded expectations. THANK YOU!
Gisele M.
2x4000 - Introduction to Mountaineering, Catamarca - Argentina
Suitable for those with:
- Previous trekking experience.
- Good physical condition and health.
- The mental resilience to adapt to a rugged environment and the group dynamic.
Why chose us?
- Small groups and personalized attention.
- You only need to focus on training and bringing your personal gear.
Requirements:
Medical clearance including an exercise stress test.Ratio:
1 guide per 3 participants.Minimum Group Size:
2 people.Difficulty Level:
Moderate. Involves hiking with a backpack over unstable terrain—including trails, rocky ground, or snow cover.Dates:
to be agreed for at least 3 people.Meeting Place: Fiambalá, Catamarca.
Duration of the activity:
4 days / 3 nights.
Itinerary Itinerary
An unforgettable experience! My first summit at 4500 meters above sea level, climbing Falso Morocho with Silvina, on the Seismiles Route in Catamarca! Silvina takes care of every detail, from health and pre-training to food and well-being during rest periods, to make the expedition a spectacular experience! She also took us to the Ruta de los Adobes and the Cañón del Indio in Paso de San Francisco! I'm so grateful to Silvina for accompanying me and encouraging me to undertake this first high-altitude expedition! And many more to come!
Juana M.
2x4000 - Introduction to Mountaineering, Catamarca - Argentina
Images of our expeditions
What is included?
Accommodation
- Cortaderas Inn, shared rooms with the group, beds with white linen, private bathroom.
Meals
- Inn: Breakfast, Boxlunch, Snack, Dinner (menu considered in the price).
- In the mountain: Breakfast, Boxlunch or Lunch, Snack, Dinmer.
- Mineral water for the activity days.
- Group kitchen equipment, heaters, pots, cooking utensils, table, and chairs. The box lunch includes sandwiches, pastries, fruit, and an isotonic drink.
The informal lunch consists of empanadas or snacks.
Professional Guides
- Professional EPGAMT guide, licensed in Catamarca and WFR certified.
- Assistant, if applicable.
- Specialized, personalized pre-trip assistance.
- Advice on equipment rental or purchase.
Communication
First Aid
- Satellite communication.
- VHF communication.
- First aid kit.
- Use of medical oxygen in case of emergency. Available at the basecamp.
Insurance
- Personal Accidents.
- Civil Liability.
4x4 Transfers and Logistics
- Round-trip private vehicle transfer in Fiambalá.
- Off-road approaches to the mountain. Height subject to terrain conditions and accessibility.
- Mountain zone entry registration.
- Small groups.
Not included
Personal Gear
- Personal gear.
- Technical gear for personal use.
- Included pre-trip advice applies to cases where gear is purchased or rented in advance. It is available from the moment of booking.
- We can provide rental gear if booked in advance.
See required gear below.
Additional Expenses
- Breakfast of 'Day 1'
- Personal clothing / personal gear.
- Dinner at the inn (only the breakfast is included).
- Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Meals in Fiambalá on rest days, as well as the day before and the day after the activity concludes.
- Drinks.
- Round trip from Catamarca to Fiambalá (325km).
- Access fee to 'Balcón del Pissis' road (if applicable).
- 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.
Opcional:
Fotografía - Video
Comidas especiales
- High-quality, watermark-free photography.
- Drone photography/video.
- Special menu options (Vegetarian, Keto, Vegan, etc.).
- One guide per person or an assistant when the group size requires it.
“Leave no trace.”
During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us comes back with us.
Paper, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine pads, etc. can be disposed of in the destination city after finishing.
Help us keep the mountains clean. Thank you very much!
Technical Gear.
- Bag or backpack to carry all your gear.
- Duffel bag or nylon to waterproof it in case of rain.
- 20/30L backpack to carry personal items.
- Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof your trekking backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Trail running shoes or trekking boots or mountain boots with semi-rigid soles.
- Headlamp. Spare batteries.
- Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
- Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
Self care
- Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
- Sunscreen SPF 60 or higher.
- Lip balm.
- Personal hygiene items. Quick-drying towel.
- Personal first aid kit (Band-Aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual Reliveran, loperamide, rehydration salts) and prescription medication, if applicable.
- Suggestion: 70% alcohol for hand hygiene.
Outfit
- 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.
- Thermal pants.
- 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 espadrilles or crocks (for resting in the shelter).
- Two pairs of socks thin.
- Two pairs of thick socks.
Others
- Kitchen supplies (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 500 cm3).
- Plastic bags for self-management of your waste.
- Personal portable charger (power bank) for camping or shelter days.
- Foods for the march (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougat, cereal bars, candy, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.)
Kudos to you, Silvina, for your professionalism and for encouraging us to take such an amazing trip. It was incredibly exciting, and without your expertise, we likely wouldn't have dared to do something like this. Thanks a million! Andes Extreme Adventures are the only ones I’d trust to take me to those altitudes.
Santiago C.
Introduction to Mountaineering, Catamarca - Argentina
