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Achen Niyeu
Photo by Andrés
Details
| Elevation (feet): | 5249 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 1600 |
| Continent: | South America |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Range/Region: | Andes |
| Range/Region: | Patagonia |
| Latitude: | -39.863701 |
| Longitude: | -71.56477 |
| Difficulty: | Walk up |
| Best months for climbing: | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec |
| Volcanic status: | Extinct |
| Most recent eruption: | Arround the year 1800 |
| Nearest major airport: | Chapelco Airport |
| Convenient Center: | Junín de los Andes / San Martín de los Andes |
Thanks to Andrés for adding this peak.
Description
Also known as Cerro Escorial. A young basaltic volcano, south of Lanín volcano. A stratovolcano of Pleistocene age.
The route is very simple, with a path well marked starting in Laguna Verde, crosing the forest and continue until it turns to the right, passing the lava trail behind, and start to climb the volcano itself. It's a very nice walk up for a full day journey. The crater reaches in 4-5 hours. In the opposite slope lies the summit, well marked by rocks and coihue sticks.
Thanks to Andrés for this description.
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