Summit
6,961 mBase
2,900 mProminence
6,961 mDifficultyExtreme
Lat -32.6532Lng -70.0139· Argentina
About this peak
The highest mountain outside Asia and the highest peak in the Americas. No technical climbing on the normal route, but extreme altitude.
Peak facts
First ascent
1897 — Matthias Zurbriggen
Best season
Nov–Feb (southern summer)
Nearest town
Mendoza, Argentina
Getting there
Drive to Penitentes, 3-day approach to Plaza de Mulas; the normal route needs no technical climbing but a permit is required
Geology
Andesite volcanic rock from ancient lava flows
Plan your climb
Ruta Normal
ExtremeThe classic traverse of the Vacas and Horcones valleys to Plaza de Mulas and the Canaleta — a two-week expedition with no technical climbing.
40 km 3,300 m 96 h extreme
