2x5000 challenge
2x5000 challenge
Alta Catamarca
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We invite you to a unique altitude challenge to bring you new experiences and more peaks in a unique place: The Valley of the Six-Thousanders in Catamarca.
This time, we will ascend a peak over 4,000 meters high as part of the acclimatization process in preparation for the main objective: Bertran Volcano, located 200 kilometers from Fiambalá, near the San Francisco Pass. This beautiful volcano has a 4.5-kilometer-wide crater over 300 meters deep, leaving even the most skeptical among us speechless.
The next objective is even higher. On the border with Chile and opposite the San Francisco Volcano, lies the access to Cerro Cordobita (5,550 meters). On the way to its summit, we will have the opportunity to see fields of penitents and the immensity of the Valley of the Six-Thousanders, which gets its name from having the highest concentration of volcanoes over 6,500 meters high. From its summit, we can see the Incahuasi Volcano, Fraile, Ojos del Salado, Muerto, Peinado, Dos Conos, and more.
The area is characterized by its free-roaming wildlife and beautiful lagoons, combining the satisfaction of our senses with the area's great biodiversity and a unique mountain challenge that will undoubtedly leave you wanting more in the Valley of the Six Thousand.
Addressed to:
This activity is intended for people with excellent physical and health condition who wish to experience a challenge without technical difficulty..
Details
Details
Dates: January 20-26.
Meeting Place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 1, 10am).
Ending Place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 6).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Requirements: Medically fit with exercise stress test | Good physical condition.
Minimum Group / Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide | 7 PAX.
Price Includes / Does Not Include: See full listings.
“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.
- 20/30 liter backpack to carry personal items.
- Backpack or nylon cover to waterproof the trekking backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Trekking or mountain boots with semi-rigid soles.
- Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
- Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
- Headlamp. Replacement batteries.
- Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
- Sunscreen factor 60 or higher.
- Lip protector.
- Personal hygiene elements. 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 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 espadrilles or crocks (for resting in the shelter).
- Two pairs of thin stockings.
- 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. Introduction to the guides, access procedures, trip to the Cortaderas lodge. After midday we will do an altitude adaptation trek, ascent to Cortaderas Peak (3650m).
Transfer by private vehicle to Las Grutas. Base camp set up (or use of the former Vialidad shelter, subject to availability).
Trekking to Cerro Falso Morocho (4,484 m).
Overnight at high camp (or use of the former Vialidad shelter, subject to availability).
1-hour drive, 4-5 hours of trekking.
Overnight at high camp (or use of the former Vialidad shelter, subject to availability).
1-hour drive, 4-5 hours of trekking.
Rest day to aid in altitude adjustment. Visit to the "Blue Lagoon" hot springs.
After breakfast, we will transfer by private 4x4 vehicle to the base of Bertran Volcano (4650 meters).
Trekking to the summit of the volcano, from where you will have impressive views of its crater and the surrounding volcanoes: San Francisco (6016 meters) and Incahuasi (6640 meters). We will take between 30 minutes and an hour (depending on weather conditions) to have lunch and rest.
Return to Las Grutas.
Return to Las Grutas.
Rest day to aid in altitude adjustment, with an optional visit to the "Blue Lagoon" hot springs.
We'll start the day early to travel the distance to the San Francisco Pass (4,700 meters), the border with Chile.
We will approach the base of the hill at 4900 meters in a private 4x4 vehicle to begin the ascent.
Following the trail through sandy flats, we will traverse the distance and elevation gain toward the summit. Along the way, we will be able to observe fields of penitentes (penitents) and, as we gain altitude, the cluster of high-altitude volcanoes that give the valley its name. After a well-deserved rest at the summit (time there will depend on weather conditions), we'll head back to the vehicle.
Once in Las Grutas, we will prepare our stuff to return to Fiambalá to conclude the activity.
Please note that if you share the activity with groups on other ascents (VN San Francisco, VN Incahuasi), the return transfer will be provided by a licensed provider.
Following the trail through sandy flats, we will traverse the distance and elevation gain toward the summit. Along the way, we will be able to observe fields of penitentes (penitents) and, as we gain altitude, the cluster of high-altitude volcanoes that give the valley its name. After a well-deserved rest at the summit (time there will depend on weather conditions), we'll head back to the vehicle.
Once in Las Grutas, we will prepare our stuff to return to Fiambalá to conclude the activity.
Please note that if you share the activity with groups on other ascents (VN San Francisco, VN Incahuasi), the return transfer will be provided by a licensed provider.
Included services:
- Professional guide with Catamarca certification / Assistant, as applicable.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner. From lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 7.
- Round trip transfer in a private vehicle from Fiambalá.
- Off-road 4x4 transfer to approach Vn. Bertrán (4650 m) and Cerro Cordobita (4900 m).
- Hotel (1N), beds with linen | High-mountain tents or shelter based on availability.
- Kitchen items and utensils for groups. Table/Chairs.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- First Aid Kit, VHF and Satellite Communication.
- Use of medical oxygen in case of emergency.
- Entry registration for the mountain area.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on renting or purchasing equipment.
Not included services:
- Breakfast of 'Day 1'
- Clothing / Personal Equipment.
- Dinners at a hostel.
- Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Transportation to the meeting point.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
Price
Price
u$d 950 por persona. Base 2 PAX
u$d 750 por persona. Base 3 o más PAX
Booking: 40% by Bank Transfer | Cash.
The remainder in a single payment up to 15 days before the date.
The remainder in a single payment up to 15 days before the date.
"Excellent experience in the high altitudes of Catamarca The itinerary was designed for proper acclimatization, including routes with beautiful landscapes. Sil was attentive to every detail, taking care of the group, ensuring maximum enjoyment, and willing to teach. She was also very attentive to the prior arrangements, providing guidance on the necessary equipment to ensure nothing was missing. Thank you, Sil, for a wonderful experience, for the care and encouragement at the right moments. Florencia G. - Bertran Volcano Expedition.
"An unforgettable experience! My first summit at 4,500 meters above sea level, climbing Falso Morocho with Silvina, on the Six-Miles 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 the San Francisco Pass! I'm so grateful to Silvina for accompanying me and encouraging me to undertake this first high-altitude expedition! And there will be many more to come! Juana Miñones - Bertran Volcano Expedition.
