Bertran Volcano (5260mts)
Bertran Volcano (5260mts)
Alta Catamarca
Your travel starts now...
Your travel starts now...
TThe Bertrán volcano is located 200 kilometers from Fiambalá (Catamarca) in the San Buenaventura Mountain Range, near the San Francisco Pass. Its 4.5km crater and more than 300 meters deep leaves even the most incredulous speechless.
As part of the process of adaptation to the altitude, we will ascend Cerro Falso Morocho (4500m) and visit the Balcón del Pissis.
From there, dazzling and majestic is the Pissis volcano (6795m), the third highest peak on the American continent, whose glacier is visible from its balcony that offers one of the most impressive views of the Andes Mountains. In addition, the beautiful lagoons of different colors make up a unique spectacle.
Thus combining satisfying our senses with the great biodiversity of the area and taking you to a beautiful summit of more than 5000 meters that will undoubtedly leave you wanting more in the Valley of the Seismiles.
Addressed to:
This climb is intended for people with good physical condition and good health who wish to experience an ascent to 5000 meters without technical difficulty.
Details
Details
Next Date: November 20 to 25 | January 05 to 09
Meeting place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day 1, 9am).
Ending place: Fiambalá, Catamarca (Day, 5).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Physical preparation and willpower.
Min Grupo / Ratio: 3 PAX / 1 Guide|7 PAX.
Prices Includes / Not Includes: View full list.
How to get to Fiambalá:
There are two transportation services that arrive from San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Robledo and Gutiérrez companies). Both services can be booked online. Plan ahead to travel in case of unforeseen events.
How to get to San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca by plane or bus from your place of origin.
Personal Gear:
Rental gear is not an available service in Catamarca. If you must rent mountain gear, we recommend doing so at your place of origin or to ask us for help.
Personal gear is mandatory to attempt the proposed summits.
Please review the included services to manage anything else you may need.
How to get to San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca by plane or bus from your place of origin.
Personal Gear:
Rental gear is not an available service in Catamarca. If you must rent mountain gear, we recommend doing so at your place of origin or to ask us for help.
Personal gear is mandatory to attempt the proposed summits.
Please review the included services to manage anything else you may need.
“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. Meeting with the guides, access procedures, trip to Cortaderas. Trekking to adapt to the altitude in the area (3800m).
After breakfast we will prepare to visit the Balcón del Pissis. This trip will take the full day that we will take advantage of to acclimatize.
Transfer by private vehicle. Setting up a base camp (or use of the former Highway shelter depending on availability).
At mid-morning we will leave for a trekking towards Cerro Falso Morocho. Optional, rest day.
After breakfast we will transfer by private vehicle to the base of the Bertran Volcano (4650mts).
Trekking to the summit of the Volcano from where you will have an impressive view of its crater and the volcanoes in the area: San Francisco (6016mts), Incahuasi (6640mts). We will take between 30 minutes and 1 hour (depending on weather conditions) to have lunch and rest.
Return to the caves. Dinner.
Return to the caves. Dinner.
DAfter breakfast we will dismantle the camp and prepare to return to Fiambalá to end the activity.
Keep in mind that if you share the activity with groups for other ascents (Vn San Francisco, Vn. Incahuasi) the transfer will be carried out by an authorized provider.
Included services:
- Advice on registration for entry into the mountain area.
- Professional guide with Catamarca certification / Assistant, as appropriate.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner. From lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 5.
- Round-trip private vehicle transfer from Fiambalá.
- Offroad Transfer to Bertran Volcano (4650mts).
- 2 nights in a Inn (beds with white linen) | High-altitude tents or huts subject to availability.
- Group cooking elements and utensils. Table / Chairs.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- Satellite Communication
- First Aid Kit, VHF Communications.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on renting or purchasing gear.
- Small groups.
Services Not Included:
- Breakfast on Day 1
- Personal clothing / gear.
- Dinners at the Inn.
- 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.
"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 Gilletta - Bertran Volcano Expedition.
