Acay 5770m 

Acay is an extinct volcano in northern Argentina. It is an easy ascent technically but is very rarely climbed.  


Acay summit

Acay summit, thanks to Guillaume Ceyrac in France for the photo. Note the commonly quoted height of 5950m, probably wrong. The height of 5716m comes from the Argentine military survey map

      We can organise guided ascents of this peak. Please telephone or email us for more details. For details of how to climb Acay and neighbouring peaks in the area please see our guidebooks, which are available in English and French editions, direct from us or from all good bookshops and mountaineering shops.

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