Nevado de Chañi Ascent

Proposal

Sighted from distant horizons, the Nevado de Chañi is a volcano of significant altitude that has nothing to do with the Andes. It consists of several peaks, all above 5000 meters above sea level, arising from prominent edges that flow westward and southward. The 5896 meters of the summit represents a major challenge to any mountaineer.

Itinerary

Recommendation: Spend the previous night in Salta.

Day 1: SALTA & SAN BERNARDO. Meeting in Salta and private transfer to San Bernardo de las Zorras, village located 3000 MASL, close to Train to the Clouds. Set of our camp next to some beautiful trees that provide us shade. A brief tour of the area. Hydration. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: POTRERO DE CHAÑI, 3400 MASL . Breakfast. Quiet trekking until our next camping site in "Potrero de Chañi", a picturesque village located 3400 MASL. Hiking around the area and acclimatization . Views of the south wall of Chañi Volcano. Walking time: 7 hours

Day 3: CORRAL BLANCO, 4000 MASL .We continue our ascent by an open and gradual slope. We visit Pasnato, an old native settlement and then finally ascend to Portezuelo del Chañi. The camp site is called Corral Blanco, located exactly at 4000 MASL. Free time, dinner and overnight. Walking time: 7 hours

Day 4: LOS MIMBRES-OVEJERÍA, 3600 MASL Day to climb over Chañi pass (PORTEZUELO) to reach Abra de Reyes (border between Salta and Jujuy - 4200 masl) from where we descend to Ovejería (3600 masl), a fantastic village located in the province of Jujuy. We will spend the night in a typical house of the area. Walking time: 8 hours

Day 5: LOS MIMBRES-OVEJERÍA, 3600 MASL .Breakfast. Low activity day. We can rest by the river or visit the Grand Canyon and the old settlement of OveJería, with its classic church and its two families as the only settlers today. Dinner and overnight. Walking time: 0

Day 6: LA GRAN VEGA, 4100 MASL Breakfast. We start our gradual ascent to attempt the summit . As we gain altitude we can appreciate the extraordinary framework of the area. Camping site beside a stream in La Gran Vega. Walking time: 6 hours

Day 7:REFUGIO, 4700 MASL Last section to reach the Nevado del Chañi Military refuge at 4700 meters above sea level. Rest, hydration and preparation of equipment for summit day. Walking time: 3 hours

Day 8:SUMMIT ,5400 MASL We got up very early, 2 am. We start walking at night for the summit . A major climb to the Abra de Chañi (5400 m). From there we continued along the edge towards the summit. Afetr celebration in the summit, we go back to the refuge. Walking time: 12/15 hours

Day 9 LOS MIMBRES-OVEJERÍA, 3600 MASL :Breakfast. Descent to Ovejeria. Recovery day, relax and rest. Walking time: 6 hours

Day 10: MOLULO, 2200 MASL.Breakfast. Long trek to Molulo,placed by the end of the valley. This will be the last night on the mountain. Farewell dinner. Walking time: 10 hours

Day11 LEON-SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY-SALTA: Breakfast. Two hours walking to Leon, back again in the Quebrada de Humahuaca. End of teh trek.Transfer to San Salvador de Jujuy or Salta. End of our services

Included Services

Transfer to and from Salta

-Mules and pack animals

-Professional Mountain Guides

-Full board in the mountain

-General kitchen equipment, first aid and communication

-2/3people tents

-Personal accident insurance

Services NOT included

-Transportation to Salta.

-Lodging on the previous day of the trekking

-Expenses caused by abandonment of the program.

Note

Crossing and demanding ascent. Should have prior experience and climb height.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a hard ascent?

It has no technical difficulty but it is physically demanding. It is mandatory to have previous experience in trekkings or other ascents.

Do I need to be trained?

For any mountain activity you need to have a previous physical preparation, or be physically active. In this case we suggest training (jogging twice to three times a week, cycling or swimming) and doing a good leg workout (gym, crossfit, , etc.)

Do I need to have previous experience?

We recommend walking at least once before this trekking with a backpack, as we carry our backpack suring the day and we sleep in tents at night. Summit day is quite demanding.

How much does the backpack weigh?

In a woman backpack, from 8 to 10 kilos, in a man from 10 to 12 kilos.

Where do we spend the night?

Overnight is spent in mountain campsites in igloo tents, comfortable and for 2/3 or 4 people.

Do I have to carry a tent?

Tents are included in the service. If you want to bring yours, ask us.

What is the weather like ?

Even though the time of the year is the suitable for this ascent, temperatures tend to fall at night.

Are there any breaks to rest?

Stops are given with a frequency and graduation according to the intensity.

There are breaks for lunch, snack, and rest.

How old do I have to be to do this activity?

From 16 years old onwards. We also recommend you to contact us before registering or registering a minor just to make sure that his/her experience is the suitable for this climb.

How much does the backpack weight?

A woman backpack carries around 13-15 kilos and a man backpack between 15-20 kilos.

Do you provide porter service?

Yes. We provide with mules/donkeys that will will carry the general equipment (tenets, kitchen equipment, food).

What do we eat?

Lunch: Milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold sandwiches, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable stews with bacon or chorizo ;chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various , barbacue (goat), Chaw Fan, chicken with rice among other meals
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.
It is necessary to complete the personal / medical file to clarify if someone does not eat some type of food.

Difficulty Graduation System

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60%

Backpack (M)

Backpack: Weight / Duration of the Day.

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80%

Physical (F)

Physical demand

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60%

Technical (T)

Technician: Difficulty in the Field / Equipment.

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80%

Psycho (P)

Psychological Strength

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60%

Height (A)

Height Exposure

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How to interpret these values?

Each aspect is evaluated from 20% to 100%, where:

20-40%: Basic or beginner level
60%: Intermediate level
80-100%: Advanced or expert level

Only for experienced adventurers

This adventure requires advanced experience and excellent physical condition.

Required equipment

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Backpack for trekking (60 to 80 liters)
Warm sleeping bag (-15 comfort degrees, eg 1000gms of feather or synthetic good).
Insulated sleeping pad (10 to 15mm).
Inflatable insulating mattress (optional)
Trekking poles

FOOT WEAR

High mountain boots for 5000masl (not neccesary double boots)
Trekking shoes
Light shoes to cross rivers (crocs o very light shoes)

BASE LAYER

Underwear.
Cotton shirts (to be in the camp and to sleep)
short-sleeved synthetic shirts
Long-sleeved synthetic shirts
Pants or leggings made of polypropylene or similar (not cotton). To wear as warm indoor pants
Thin gloves made of polypropylene or similar (not cotton)
Pairs of synthetic thin socks (not cotton)
Buff multifunctional neck

MIDDLE LAYER