Pissis

Height: 6,793 m
Country:
Argentina flagArgentina
Pissis, a colossal peak in the Andes, beckons climbers with its challenging ascent through high-altitude deserts and icy slopes, promising an extraordinary journey amidst the stunning landscapes of the Argentine wilderness. What makes this climb truly captivating is the opportunity to conquer one of the highest peaks in the Americas, immersing oneself in the untouched beauty of the region while experiencing the unique blend of technical challenge and the sheer awe of unexplored terrain, creating an unforgettable adventure for those seeking both solitude and the thrill of high-altitude exploration.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Pissis. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.

Difficulty

  • F: Easy (alpine grade 1)

When to go

  • December to February

These are pictures taken while climbing Pissis. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Pissis, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.

Guide links

These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Pissis. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Pissis. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
GuideInfoCost
Argentina Extremaview guides trip webpage from $1,950
Grupo Alpamayo Tours logoGrupo Alpamayo Toursview guides trip webpage from $2,950
Andes Verticalview guides trip webpage from $3,200
Chile Montana Trips & Expeditionsview guides trip webpage from $3,580
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.
What you can see from the summit of Pissis. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.

Pissis Links

useful websites, Groups and communities

Groups / links with more info on the Pissis route.

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