THE THIRD HIGHEST SUMMIT OF AMERICA

PISSIS VOLCANO
6.790 m - 22,276 ft

Pissis VOLCANO

The Pissis with its 6,790 m – 22,276 ft, is the third highest mountain in the Americas and towers proudly over its neighbours.

Nestled within the argentinian desert, the sheer approach is an adventure in itself: over 90 kilometres off-track crossing through mountainous, desert terrain, fording streams and rivers, passing beautiful intensely coloured turquoise lakes under the curious observation of the numerous vicuñas and guanacos that populate this desolate landscape.

The Pissi´s five summits present an interesting challenge to those trying to climb it. Its principal summit can be reached after crossing snowfields, scree slopes and secondary summits. Enjoy around 14 days full of adventure and incredible landscapes within an overwhelming alpine setting.

CLIMBING PROGRAM

  1. ARRIVAL FROM SANTIAGO – COPIAPÓ. PICK-UP AT THE AIRPORT, DROP-OFF AT HOTEL. 
  2. DRIVE TO LAGUNA SANTA ROSA, (3,750 M – 12,303 FT).  DOUBLE SHARED TENTS.
  3. DRIVE TOWARDS THE LAGUNA VERDE, BASE CAMP. DOUBLE SHARED TENTS.
  4. MULAS MUERTAS ACCLIMATIZATION TREK (5,000 M – 16,404 FT). REST AND RETURN TO BASE CAMP.
  5. CLIMB OF THE VOLCANO SAN FRANCISCO (6,018 M – 17,744 FT), L. VERDE.
  6. L. VERDE – Fiambalá, DOUBLE SHARED ROOMS IN HOTEL.
  7. Arrival at BASE CAMP (4,650 m 14,107 ft).
  8. Base Camp-Carrying equipment UP TO CAMP 1 (5,350 m – 17,552 ft) – BASE CAMP.
  9. Base Camp – Rest day.
  10. Base Camp – CAMP 1.
  11. CAMP. 1 – HIGH CAMP (5,700 M – 18,700 FT).
  12. High Camp -Summit-High Camp.
  13. High Camp – Base Camp – Fiambalá. Take down of the high- and BC.
  14. Fiambalá-Copiapó.
  15. Drive to Copiapo airtport. End of AndesContact Services.

THE THIRD HIGHEST SUMMIT OF AMERICA

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Climbing program does include:

  • 4×4 transport* in the mountain and Copiapó, 2 guides and logistics. From 5 people, a cook will join the team.
  • First aid kit.
  • VHF radio and satellite phone.
  • Group cooking equipment (stove, gas and equipment), eating tent.
  • Hut (bed, dinner room & bathroom) at Laguna Sta. Rosa for 1 night (depends on bed availability.
  • 4 season tent for 2 people.
  • Portable toilet + tent.
  • Food for the entire trip in the mountains as stated in the programme.
  • 2 nights of hotel in double rooms in Copiapó and Fiambalá.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at airport in Copiapó.
  • * : Additional days are excluded, these must be paid apart.

Not included in climbing program:

  • Flights Santiago-Copiapó-Santiago.
  • Pick-up/drop-offs in Santiago.
  • Individual equipment.
  • Hotel, food and transport in Santiago and meals in Copiapó or Fiambalá.
    Life or accident insurance. Should any incidents occur, the customer will immediately be transported to the hospital in Copiapó or Fiambalá, the cost of which will be entirely carried by the customer.
  • If additional services are required, ask for options.

Price per person:

  • 2 people: $.- USD (aprox).
  • 3 people: $.- USD (aprox)
  • 4 people: $.- USD (aprox)
  • 5 people: $.- USD (aprox)

The total will be applied to the dollar value of the current day.
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  • 50% of the total must be paid 45 days before, and the other 50% two weeks before the start of the expedition.
  • During this time (45 days), should one participant have to cancel, 50% of the total paid will be reimbursed. Only if new person should join the group will 100% of the money be reimbursed.
  • 15 days before and no show for the trip (airport, mountain, others) no reimbursements will be made.
  • The prices do not include taxes or fees caused by international deposits, these must be added to the total. This also applies to reimbursements made to foreign accounts.
  • PayPal payments: 5,5% commission is charged to the total amount.
  • It is the responsibility of each customer to have the appropriate personal equipment and clothing. Should this not be the case, the customer is risking his- and the group’s health and well-being, which may result in not being allowed to join the climbs.
  • Andescontact does not make itself responsible for theft or loss of equipment (cameras, mountaineering equipment, etc.,), clothing, bags or suitcases, etc., during the trip in towns or in the mountains, nor on the flights.
  • This is a high-intensity sports activity (non-tourist), so it is the responsibility of each participant to have a health and physical condition compatible with mountain activity. Medical certificates may be required if necessary.
  • In case of returning early during the course of the trip from any of the camps (except for health reasons or force majeure problems), a charge of 250 USD will be applied for transfer to Copiapó and 300 USD to the airport, extra to the total amount.
  • In case it happens in Argentina (Fiambalá or in camps during the ascent), the trip will be suspended.

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