Climb to the summit of Ojos del Salado (6893m), 12 days with acclimatization

You need to be trained; it is a very demanding mountain, both physically and mentally. It is not suitable for children.

Always be trained and prepared for this kind of challenge. I always recommend cardio training three times a week and weight training three times a week.

You have to bring your own personal technical equipment (crampons, helmet, ice axe). There are no places to rent.

There are no porters. But only one day we will walk with the backpack loaded.

I take care of this, from the first day to the last day of the expedition.

During the acclimatization, we will do several mountains. In case of bad weather, we will have backup days.

It is always recommended to travel with insurance, but nothing in particular.

There is one guide for every three clients, and after the fourth client, another guide is added. There is also the possibility of hiring an assistant for the summit day (this service is not included in this program).

The best time is at the end of February to April. In December, January, and February, there are many thunderstorms.

Of course, there are published dates. I'll be waiting for you! Greetings.

I will pick you up at the La Rioja airport and from there we will go to the town of Fiambala, approximately 5 hours. We will do the paperwork at the police and continue the trip for 2 more hours to the Cortaderas hotel.

As the Ojos del Salado ascent is not technical, it's not mandatory to have previous mountaineering experience, although it helps. The biggest challenge is altitude, so it's important to do good acclimatization, have a good fitness level, and do solid aerobic preparation for the trip.

This trip takes place from the Argentine side; we take the normal route to the summit, starting from Fiambalá, Catamarca. Climbing via the Argentine side allows you to have a great acclimatization process, climbing lower peaks the previous days, and resting in a comfortable hotel (Cortaderas) before going for the final approach to Ojos del Salado. Besides, you will find much fewer people in the mountains than when going through the Chilean side.

Acclimatization is the key to a successful expedition to Ojos del Salado, and we will dedicate several days to a gradual and proper acclimatization plan. We will meet in Fiambalá and then transfer to Cortaderas at 3300m. From there, we will do ascents to nearby peaks of 4000 and 5000 meters, and have a free day to recover as well. The next step in terms of altitude is San Francisco, at 6000 meters, before our final attempt to Ojos del Salado, at 6893m. You can check the details on the itinerary section of the trip.

All the expedition meals are included and are planned to offer balanced nutrition during the trip. In case you require a vegetarian, celiac, or any other specific diet, you can request it when booking the trip, and we will take it into account, service quoted separately

You can rent a few things in Fiambalá, but it's better to get everything in advance. There are big rental shops in Copiapó (Chile), or Mendoza (Argentina). Once you confirm the booking, we will be in touch, and if you let me know in advance which equipment you need to rent, I will recommend you how and where to rent it.

NOT Included in the price:

• Transport to Fiambalá (starting point of the trip)

• Accommodation in Fiambalá or Catamrca before or after the expedition

• Alcoholic drinks

• Sleeping bag and personal equipment

• Porters for personal equipment

• Any expenses generated by the abandonment of the expedition

• Rescue and evacuation expenses

• Expenses generated by the loss of luggage

• Everything that is not detailed in the program

The biggest city close to Fiambalá is La Rioja. You can take a plane from Buenos Aires to La Rioja, or a bus from different cities in Argentina to La Rioja. From La Rioja city, there are local buses that take you to Fiambalá, or you can also take a local taxi.

The season for Ojos del Salado goes from November to March. Regarding the weather, the best months are November and March. From December to February, the weather is fine most of the time, but it can be a bit more unpredictable.

Yes, you can check the scheduled group dates here: https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climb-ojos-del-salado-6893m-12-days-acclimatization/#join-a-group