Day 1 – Meeting in Fiambala (1550m) and introductory talk. We will meet in Fiambala in the morning where you will meet the guides. Then a quick equipment check will take place. In the afternoon you will enjoy the Fiambala hot springs.
Day 2 – Transport to Hostería Cortaderas (3300m). Transfer to Hostería las Cortaderas to acclimatize and enjoy the typical landscape of the area.
Day 3 – Ascent to Coquena Hill (4100m). Trekking of approximately 6 hours of activity that allows us to continue with the acclimatization. Overnight at Hosteria las Cortaderas.
Day 4 – Transfer to Las Grutas refuge (4100m). After arriving and settling in, we will hike around the area to continue the acclimatization process. Acclimatization process. Overnight at the place.
Day 5 – Ascent to Falso Morocho Hill (4700 m) In order to continue acclimatizing we will make an ascent of approximately 3 hours to Falso Morocho Hill. Overnight in Las Grutas.
Day 6 – Summit day and return to Fiambala Transfer by 4×4 to 5100m. From there the ascent to the summit of San Francisco Volcano begins. San Francisco Volcano. Then we start the descent to the vehicle and if we are in time, we will spend the night in Fiambala. time, we will spend the night in Fiambala.
Day 7 – Breakfast and end of our services.
- – Sunglasses (UV 400 or cat 3 or 4)
- – Hat with visor
- – Sunscreen and lipstick factor 40 or higher
- – Buff
- – Polar or wool warm cap
- – Synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt, type 1 leather
- – Polar fleece coat
- – Thin down jacket
- – Thick down jacket
- – Waterproof jacket with hood (GORE TEX membrane or similar)
- – Warm gloves
- – Down mittens
- – Synthetic inner pants type 1 skin
- – Trekking pants
- – Thick socks
- – Trekking boots (if they are waterproof better)
- – Double boots
- – Trekking poles
- – Headlamp with spare batteries
- – Thermarest type insulating mat
- – Sleeping bag – 200 C
- – 1 liter thermos
- – 1L water container
- – Mountain backpack 70 – 80 L
- – Personal first aid kit (Including personal medications)
- – Elements of hygiene
- – Mountain guide, 1 guide for every 3 clients.
- – Round trip transportation from Fiambala to the base of the mountain.
- – Expedition equipment (tent, heaters and cooking equipment).
- – Expedition meals (during the days on the mountain).
- – Expedition first aid kit.
- – VHF radio, GPS and satellite communication.
- – Assistance for equipment rental or purchase.
- – Personal expenses such as telephone calls, tips, laundry, etc.
- – Any costs incurred for leaving the program early.
- – Rescue, medical or air evacuation expenses.
- – Flights from the place of origin.
- – Personal equipment.
- – Personal use of satellite communication.
- – Refund of money in case of abandonment.
- – Lunches and dinners in the city.
