Mountaineering in chile

Chile's unique lunar landscape distinguishes it from other Andean countries. Climbs aren't technical, but still stand out: Aconcagua the biggest peak in both South America and outside of Asia is a short drive over the Andes, Ojos del Salado the tallest Volcano, plus some other out of the way adventures like Llullaillaco.

It's a very developed country, with a range of high value guide services. Base camps and logistics are well arranged. Flying in to Santiago is generally quite easy, with several good acclimitsation peaks near by. Plenty of nice hikes south in Patagonia for after your climb if you have time...

• December to October

The best time to climb 6000+ meter peaks in Chile is during the austral summer, from December to March, when weather conditions are more stable and temperatures are milder.

The northern Atacama region is defined by extreme temperature variations between day and night, as well as strong winds

 In the Central Andes, summer provides the most favorable conditions, but sudden weather changes and high-altitude storms aren't uncommon.