{"id":4793,"date":"2025-08-08T13:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/?page_id=4793"},"modified":"2025-08-08T14:24:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:24:47","slug":"walther-penck","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/walther-penck\/","title":{"rendered":"Walther Penck Volcano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row anchor=&#8221;brief-history&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677959089272{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"mkdf-clients-carousel-holder mkdf-cc-hover-switch-images\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-cc-inner mkdf-owl-slider\" data-number-of-items=\"3\" data-enable-loop=\"yes\" data-enable-autoplay=\"yes\" data-slider-speed=\"5000\" data-slider-speed-animation=\"600\" data-enable-navigation=\"yes\" data-enable-pagination=\"no\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mkdf-cc-item mkdf-item-space mkdf-cci-no-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"mkdf-cc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eduardo-Salas-descendiendo-del-Walther-Penck-con-el-Ojos-al-frente-e1754492199917.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"mkdf-cc-hover-image\" src=\"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eduardo-Salas-descendiendo-del-Walther-Penck-con-el-Ojos-al-frente-e1754492199917.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"mkdf-cc-item mkdf-item-space mkdf-cci-no-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"mkdf-cc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_20230117_153916-scaled-e1754492256404.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"mkdf-cc-hover-image\" src=\"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_20230117_153916-scaled-e1754492256404.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"mkdf-cc-item mkdf-item-space mkdf-cci-no-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"mkdf-cc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14320894683_a8c8e90051_b-e1754492439221.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"mkdf-cc-hover-image\" src=\"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14320894683_a8c8e90051_b-e1754492439221.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"mkdf-cc-item mkdf-item-space mkdf-cci-no-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"mkdf-cc-image\" src=\"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walther-Penck-01-e1754492165341.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"mkdf-cc-hover-image\" src=\"https:\/\/argentinatrails.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walther-Penck-01-e1754492165341.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row anchor=&#8221;brief-history&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"mkdf-section-title-holder  \" >\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mkdf-st-title\" >\n                            WALTHER PENCK VOLCANO            \t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: larger; font-style: italic;\"><strong>Are you ready to live the most impressive and unforgettable adventure of your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_zigzag][vc_column_text]Come experience a unique adventure on one of the highest and least visited mountains in the Americas, the Walther Penck Volcano, located in the heart of the Puna at an altitude of 6,658 meters.<\/p>\n<p>This remote volcano is one of the highest in the world and an ideal challenge for those seeking altitude, solitude, and pure adventure.<\/p>\n<p>We operate high mountain expeditions of different durations, specially designed and planned according to the needs of each mountaineer, contemplating acclimatization times and the required security.<\/p>\n<p>Ask us about the program and we design it your way!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>#ExperienceTheMountainLife<\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1574855409312{padding-top: 72px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; 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Climbing this volcano requires acclimatization, and depending on weather conditions, at least ten days should be allowed to reach the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;WHY CHOOSE US?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1682084845302-a0b0c43d-e6c2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Argentina Trails stands out for having more than 18 years of experience operating expeditions on this mountain and others around the region, where our qualified and certified guides will offer you a high quality experience, providing security and support.<\/p>\n<p>We prioritize the safety of our clients, so we count with experience and the best infrastructure, first aid kits, satellite communication systems and mountain equipment suited to the requirements of each expedition. We take care of every detail so that you can make the most of each expedition safely.<\/p>\n<p>Our expeditions are focused on the client. That is why we design each one according to the needs of each mountaineer, planning an appropiate acclimatization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;PROGRAM&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1682084872052-32599d4e-8805&#8243;][vc_column_text]Simplified itinerary model. Remember that we can tailor the expedition to your needs!<\/p>\n<p>DAY 1: Arrival in Fiambal\u00e1.<\/p>\n<p>DAY 2: Fiambal\u00e1 &#8211; Cortaderas (3,300m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 3: Acclimatization hike<\/p>\n<p>DAY 4: Transfer to BC Chucula (4,200m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 5: Ascent to C1 Cerro Chucula (5,000m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 6: Attempt to summit Cerro Chucula (5,900m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 7: Rest day<\/p>\n<p>DAY 8: Transfer to CB El Arenal (5,300m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 9: Portage to C1 Walther Penck (5,800m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 10: Extra day at BC El Arenal (5,300m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 11: Ascent to C1 (5,800m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 12: Summit attempt (6,658m)<\/p>\n<p>DAY 13: Return to Fiambal\u00e1<\/p>\n<p>Ask for the complete itinerary![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row anchor=&#8221;brief-history&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677959089272{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row anchor=&#8221;brief-history&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] Are you ready to live the most impressive and unforgettable adventure of your life? 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