Mt. Ojos del Salado (6893 m) climb, Chile. 7 Volcanoes Project
Ojos del Salado is a dormant volcano that rises to 6,893 m. It is the world's highest volcano and the second-highest summit of the Andes, and the highest summit in Chile.
Ojos del Salado is the highest peak to climb among 7 Volcanoes Project's targets.
transfer to a hotel;
mountain gear check up;
dinner;
free time;
overnight stay in a hotel.
Overnight stay at Laguna Santa Rosa.
Acclimating ascent to "7 Hermanos" Mt (4800 m);
return drive to Laguna Santa Rosa; lunch, free time;
overnight stay at Laguna Santa Rosa.
Overnight stay at Laguna Verde camp.
overnight stay at Laguna Verde.
overnight stay in Tejos refuge.
Overnight stay at 4300 (Laguna Verde camp).
overnight stay in a hotel.
Deposit for reservations 1 000 $
Full payment 60 days before
No refund if you cancel less than 60 days!
Price includes
- all land transfers;
- city accommodation in 4* hotel, BB, 2 nights;
- accommodation in tents (SNG), 11 nights;
- full board meals(excepting lunches and dinners in the city);
- drinking water;
- kitchen tent; stoves, gas, utensils etc;
- 4x4 cars rental fees and fuel;
- local guides services;
- Russian speaking guide's (7 Summits Club) services;
- cook's services;
- permit
Price does not include
- international airfair to Copiapo and back;
- mountain insurance covering all high altitude risks, search & rescue operations, medical expenses;
- city meals;
- SNG accommodation in a hotel;
- accommodation in a hotel, if a reserve day is not needed;
- all extra expenses not included to the trip pricing.
Additional services
Chile, Ojos del Salado (6893m), Mountaineering
Why go there?
Ojos del Salado is a dormant volcano that rises to 6,893 m. It is the world's highest volcano and the second-highest summit of the Andes, and the highest summit in Chile.
Ojos del Salado is the highest peak to climb among 7 Volcanoes Project's targets
Ojos del Salado has extremely dry conditions, which prevent the formation of substantial glaciers and a permanent snow cover Despite the arid climate, there is a permanent crater lake about 100 m in diameter at an elevation of 6,480 metres - 6,500 metres within the summit crater and east of the main summit.
Ojos del Salado is part of the High Andes and rises from the southern end of the Puna de Atacama, a high plateau next to the Atacama Desert with an average elevation of 4,000 metres. The border between Argentina and Chile runs across the summit of the mountain in east-west direction. The Argentine part is within Catamarca Province and the Chilean in Copiapo Province of the Atacama Region. The highway Chile Route 31 runs between the city of Copiapo west of the volcano and the Paso San Francisco to Argentina, lying about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the volcano, making it more accessible than many other volcanoes there. The region is uninhabited and lacks water resources; many parts are only accessible through dirt roads.
Detailed climate data do not exist for the area. The Puna de Atacama region has an extreme climate with strong wind, high elevation, a dry climate and high insolation; the area is in or just south of the Arid Diagonal.
Temperatures at lower elevations can exceed 10 °C (50 °F) but mean annual temperatures only reach −10 °C (14 °F). Mean winds at Laguna Verde reach maximum speeds of 8–10 metres per second (26–33 ft/s) in winter, on the mountaintops they can exceed 10 metres per second (33 ft/s) and can impede climbing attempts. Winds blow strongest in the afternoon. The winds produce aeolian landforms such as aeolian sediments, dunes, gravel pavements, abraded rocks and megaripples at lower elevations, and redeposit snow.
Tips guidelines (important information!)
Your guides would be very pleased to get tips.
Generally accepted tips amount is about $250 per trip per person.
Necessary travel papers (documents)
Please consult your consulate regarding Chile entry rules and visa requirements.
By air and by land
Please book your flights in advance.
Your final destination is Copiapo city.
Accommodation
3 nights in a 4* hotel
11 nights in tents
Meals
BB in Copiapo
FB in mountains.
Staff
Russian speaking Guide
Local Guides
Russian speaking Cook
Kitchen boy
Health and medical insurance
your guide owns a medical kit, but please prepare your specific medical supplies.
Weather
The Puna de Atacama region has an extreme climate with strong wind, high elevation, a dry climate and high insolation
Extra expenses
meal fees in cities, souvenirs, personal laundry expenses etc.
Internet, phone
Starlink free of charge wi-fi is available in mountains (for 7 Summits Club clients only)
- Our guides are highly experience with guide work on many serious climbs all over the world.
- We offer the best accommodation and food conditions. Your personal needs any special kinds of food will be considered.
- We have the biggest record of orginizing many commertial technical and altitude expeditions.
