Easy Mountaineering in Chile and Argentina

We have now run five previous expeditions to the Puna de Atacama, since 1993. There are many mountains in this remote but beautiful area that make  good expedition objectives. The ascents in this area are all non-technical and so make ideal peaks for trekkers or walkers who want to get some experience of really high peaks.

Suggested itineraries include the following

1. A 25 day expedition to climb Ojos del Salado and Pissis from Fiambala in Argentina. These are the 2nd and 3rd highest peaks in the Andes and both located in a beautiful scenic area above the Valle de Chaschuil. From Fiambala we will make a preliminary acclimatisation trip to this valley. From a camp near the road at about 3500-4000m we'll aim to make several ascents of hills as high as 5000m.

2. A 23 day expedition to climb Llullaillaco from northern Chile, 6739m. This peak was climbed over 400 years ago by the Incas and there are impressive ruins just under the summit, including houses, platforms and staircases. We would climb Licancabur as an acclimatisation peak.

3. The wonderful Nevados de Cachi, accessed from the town of Salta and the sleepy wee village of Cachi. Beautiful cactus fields and startling desert canyons make this a very special part of Argentina.

These suggested expedition itineraries offer excellent opportunities to climb big and easy peaks in a relatively quiet part of the Andes. Please email us at john@andes.com for further information or detailed itineraries.