CHILE - Tupungato 6,570m. / El Plomo 5,424m.
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Tupungato rises majestically above the high crest of the Andes east of Santiago, and carries the distinction of being the highest peak south of Aconcagua. It is the objective of only a handful of expeditions per year, and is truly a wilderness expedition. Slightly more technical than the normal routes on Aconcagua, the long approach and remote setting add up to make this a much more serious undertaking. The word will soon be out, but for now Tupungato is a pristine big-mountainn challenge similar to what Aconcagua must have been like 50 years ago.
El Plomo is the highest summit visible above Santiago, and is part of the chain of glaciated peaks known as the "Chilean Alps". A short approach and moderate terrain make this a great acclimatization climb. Experience has shown that acclimatizing on a 5000 Meter peak greatly increases summit success on an Andean giant like Tupungato.
The combination of these two beautiful and challenging mountains makes this an expedition for those seeking a high-adventure experience.
Jean Pavillard,
Internationally Certified
Mountain Guide
Itinerary and Trip Dates
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Tupungato itinerary and trip dates
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