The Best Trails in Catamarca (Argentina)

Nevado Pissis

Alpine Climbing

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phauck

Distance

63.80mi

Elevation +

15584f

TrailRank

45

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Pissis is the third highest mountain in the Andes. It is located in the province of Catamarca and despite its beauty and importance it is still a mountain that is not very visited, although nowadays there are some servic...

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Volcán Antofalla

Alpine Climbing

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phauck

Distance

37.79mi

Elevation +

8688f

TrailRank

39

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The Antofalla Volcano is a huge volcano located in the province of Catamarca in Argentina with almost 6500 meters of altitude. Despite being very little climbed, it is more or less famous for having at its summit a beau...

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De Fiambala a las Termas

Trail Running

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13aumi

Distance

9.38mi

Elevation +

2162f

TrailRank

35

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De Fiambala a las Termas siguiendo la ruta. From Fiambala to the thermal spring alongside the road. Von Fiambala zu den Thermen entlang der Straße.

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Volcán Peinado

Alpine Climbing

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phauck

Distance

25.79mi

Elevation +

6657f

TrailRank

31

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Peinado is a beautiful pyramid-shaped volcano located in the province of Catamarca in Argentina. It is not often climbed, because its access requires a good 4x4 vehicle and a good driver. The most difficult part is a sa...

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Fiambalá - Villa Unión

Road Motorbike

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PolishRollingStone andypawlak

Distance

198.58mi

Elevation +

9898f

TrailRank

30

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Fiambalá - Villa Unión #polishrollingstone #polishmountainbikingstone #polishscubadivingstone #polishhikingstone #polishclimbingstone #polishraftingstone #polishmotorbikingstone #andypawlak #trip'nextreme #trip'nargenti...

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Nevado Condor

Alpine Climbing

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phauck

Distance

34.68mi

Elevation +

8314f

TrailRank

30

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The Nevado Condor is a mountain of almost 6500 meters of altitude. Whoever is in Laguna Verde, place commonly used as base camp of Ojos del Salado, can observe this beautiful and rare mountain in the horizon. Its access,...

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Incahuasi climb chilean side

Alpine Climbing

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

3.67mi

Elevation +

531f

TrailRank

27

Mapped in Nov 2012 by Maximo Kausch using a Garmin 62s. There is one stream found close to high camp. The ascent route is very sandy. Try to stick close to the rocks. Once you reach the 6400 col, follow the crater line. ...

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Vicunãs - NE ridge

Alpine Climbing

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

3.61mi

Elevation +

4373f

TrailRank

25

Mapped in Jan 2010 by Maximo Kausch using a Garmin Colorado 300. No water on the route. There are about 5 main false summits on the route. You will have to drop and lose altitude to reach the main summit.

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Chile, Ojos del Salado, 6893 m, highest vulcano in the world

Alpine Climbing

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Fisma1

Distance

7.37mi

Elevation +

5571f

TrailRank

25

Permit is necessary, issued from the City of Copiapo (2-3 days). Tourist information in down town will help you. You have to show the permit on the half way to the base camp at the police and customs control. Rent a 4x4...

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Incahuasi + Fraile approach

Off Road

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

10.66mi

Elevation +

112f

TrailRank

24

Mapped in Nov 2012 by Maximo Kausch using a Garmin 62s. You might need to declare customs at the chilean side if you're coming from Argentina. There is a lot of sand in a few sections. You need to be an experienced drive...

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Volcán Parofes

Alpine Climbing

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phauck

Distance

14.52mi

Elevation +

3068f

TrailRank

24

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The 5895 metre Parofes Volcano was first climbed in 2015. At that time it was the highest mountain in the Andes with no ascents. Access is through the Mar del Plata camp, which is the base of Pissis. From there the rou...

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Fraile climb

Alpine Climbing

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

3.26mi

Elevation +

102f

TrailRank

20

Mapped in Nov 2012 by Maximo Kausch using a Garmin 62s. There is one stream found close to high camp. The section before the ridge was marked using satellite imagery but is very close to the real route.

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Ojos de Salado approach

Off Road

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

14.78mi

Elevation +

318f

TrailRank

19

4WD only. Approach also takes you to Vicuñas and Muerto. Mapped Dec 2009 by Maximo Kausch using a Garmin Colorado 300. There's a chance of taking a 2WD car and leaving it at approximately 4730m

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Track de aproximación vehicular hasta el Buey Muerto

Off Road

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facundomartinez29

Distance

70.01mi

Elevation +

3711f

TrailRank

71| 5.0

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Paraje buey muerto, al pie de los nevados del aconquija realizando tareas de investigación geologica. Aproximación vehicular inicia en la ruta 40 en Santa María, luego desvía al SO en la ruta provincial 63 que va hacia m...

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Ascenso al Cerro El Manchao desde El Rodeo

Hiking

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pablitotron

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Distance

44.96mi

Elevation +

12195f

TrailRank

68| 4.92

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El Cerro El Manchao, de 4550 msnm, forma parte de la cadena montañosa del Ambato, en la provincia de Catamarca. Su nombre significa “lugar de miedo“. Presenta una dificultad física media-alta, por lo que es importante c...

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Muerto approach

Alpine Climbing

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

2.88mi

Elevation +

2454f

TrailRank

15

Mapped in Jan 2010 by Maximo Kausch using a Garmin Colorado 300. There might a stream very close to high camp.

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Cerro Falso Morocho (4484 msnm), Las Grutas, Ruta de los Seismiles, Catamarca, Argentina

Hiking

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macaflecha

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Distance

6.08mi

Elevation +

1486f

TrailRank

66| 5.0

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𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻: Un clásico tanto para aclimatación de montañistas como para turista curioso por su simpleza y cercanía a la ruta. Ofrece una vista inmejorable del Incahuasi, el SanFra y la laguna. Se arranca a ...

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travesia del Ambato Poman - Concepcion Catamarca 2013.12.01

Mountain Bike

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lejaismael

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Distance

34.08mi

Elevation +

5991f

TrailRank

66| 4.5

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Travesía mtb de la sierra del Ambato en Catamarca -Argentina- El nombre: proviene del kakán y del quechua An-Huatu que significa Hechicero del Alto, porque justamente el punto más alto del cordón montañoso del Ambato ...

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Tejos Hut

Hiking

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

2.65mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

13

Mapped Dec 2009 by Maximo Kausch using a Germin Colorado 300. It is possible to drive this path using a powerful 4wd, but as rescues are so limited the local guide might not let you go up.

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Fraile descent route

Alpine Climbing

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

1.72mi

Elevation +

194f

TrailRank

13

Mapped in Nov 2012 by Maximo Kausch using a Garmin 62s. There is one stream found close to high camp.

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Muerto - HC to summit

Alpine Climbing

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Maximo Kausch

Distance

1.09mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

13

Mapped in Jan 2010 by Maximo Kausch using a Garmin Colorado 300. You might find water very close to camp

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Antofagasta de La Sierra - El Penon por Carachi Pampa / Piedra Pomez

Off Road

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Dassantos

Distance

70.42mi

Elevation +

2418f

TrailRank

64| 5.0

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Ida de Antofagasta a El Penon, dando a volta no vulcao Carachi Pampa, passa do pela lagoa Carachi Pampa e pelo campo de Piedra Pomez. Estrada boa e facil em sua maior parte, travessia do salar de Carachi Pampa exige aten...

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Travesía Antofagasta Laguna diamante volcán Galán Laguna gde peñon

Off Road

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Salta trekking fever

Distance

80.76mi

Elevation +

8563f

TrailRank

64| 5.0

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Hermoso paseo SOLO 4 por 4 y guia.. o conocido del.tereno Nosotros fuimos con Adrián Fabián contactarse frente la plaza.. Tel 0834248520

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Fiambalá a Campo de piedra Pómez por Las Papas

Car

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rollandobruera

Distance

98.60mi

Elevation +

9564f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

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Hermosa excursión, solo para hacerse en 4x4 por el terreno arenoso cerca del campo de piedra Pómez y volcán Carachi Pampa. Se pasa por el pueblo de Papas con sus 20 habitantes . Luego se sube por acantilados bastante pel...

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quebrada de Cacao y Coruto

Mountain Bike

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lejaismael

Distance

30.64mi

Elevation +

2431f

TrailRank

62

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Pedaleo hasta la cota 3825 msnm y empiezo a ver la la parte de arriba de la quebrada de Cacao . Según me acerco entro con la bici en la mano , en una pequeña quebrada que cae sobre la de Cacao un espacio fantástico Otr...

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