This was later confirmed by a 2007 Chilean-Argentine-European expedition, which surveyed both Ojos del Salado and Monte Pissis and provisionally found the former to be 6,891 m (22,608 ft) and the latter 6,793 m (22,287 ft). From the base of the mountain 4,500 m (14,800 ft) several days of hike are required. Today I am inviting you to a fantastic and unforgettable climbing expedition. Then please get in touch with me.

Vegetation are of the low brush variety here, and consist only of those species that are hardy and ready to be windswept.

The mountain is part of the Armenian Highlands. MOUNTAIN PLANET CONNECTS ADVENTURE GUIDES WITH OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS, Governor Francisco Gabrielli Mendoza International Airport (MDZ). © TouristLink.com 2020, All Rights Reserved. There were no previous reliable roads leading to Mount Pissis, and its location is so remote in the Atacama Desert that few even knew of its existence.

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This is the highest inactive volcano of the world. The best time to climb here is in the summer from December to March. Edit •  The opening of mining in the area has resulted in the construction of basic roads in the last 15 years. The mountain was not climbed again until 1985.[10]. How Much Of The Amazon Rainforest Is Left? The Monte Pissi volcano was named after Pedro Jose Amadeo Pissi, a French geologist who worked in the Chilean government. Countries Where Illegal Wildlife Trade Is A Major Threat To Wildlife. Monte Pissis is an extinct volcano on the border of La Rioja and Catamarca provinces, Argentina, 25 km (16 mi) from the Chilean border. Do you know this place? No spam, we promise. All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2020 worldatlas.com. Recently, there has been some improvements in reviving the numbers of endangered species found here. Have any doubts? Top Voted Peaks or Summits Around the World. There are many activities to do besides climbing and camping in the area, however. Be the first to submit your climbing note! It is found in a little known area of the Atacama Desert that many mountaineers opt to avoid unless they have a proficient guide. The mountain was previously much higher, but has been heavily eroded by glaciers over time.