Vicuņas 6067m
This little known peak north of Ojos del Salado is normally climbed from Copiapo in Chile. Along with it's near neighbour, Barrancas Blancas, it is often climbed as an acclimatisation peak before an ascent of the active volcano Ojos del Salado.
Vicunas as seen from the refugio Atacama on Ojos del Salado.
Another view of the south side of Vicuņas seen form the top of Ojos del Salado, partly obscuring the neighbouring peak of Barrancas Blancas.
We can organise guided ascents of this peak. For details of how to climb this and neighbouring peaks please see our guidebooks, which are available in English, Spanish and French editions, direct from us or from all good bookshops and mountaineering shops.
