Our climbs to achieve the Seven Volcanic Summits Challenge

Expeditions Unlimited is the only French-speaking operator to offer the 7 Volcanic Summits Challenge, which involves climbing the highest volcano on each of the seven continents. First proposed in 1999 in the spirit of the Seven Summits, it was only achieved for the first time in 2011 by Mario Trimeri and Trina Popescu, when they reached the summit of Mount Sidley in Antarctica. These summits have to be true eruptive volcanic centers and reach a topographic prominence of at least 1000 feet (305 m). It's a little-known challenge, and one that only a few dozen people have managed to date. The list is as follows: Ojos del Salado (6893 m) in Chile, Kilimanjaro (5895 m) in Africa, Damavand (5671 m) in Iran for Asia, Elbrus (5642 m) in Russia for Europe, Pico de Orizaba (5636 m) in Mexico, Mount Giluwe (4368 m) in Papua New Guinea for Oceania and finally, Mount Sidley (4285 m) in Antarctica.

This challenge is more accessible than the Seven Summits, in that it does not include either Everest or Denali in terms of altitude, physical and technical commitment. These volcanic peaks can be reached by trekking and are therefore considered "trekking peaks", with Ojos Del Salado and Elbrus requiring a little mountaineering experience. We can guide you through the entire Seven Volcanic Summits Challenge, at your own pace and in a natural progression of physical, technical and altitude difficulty. We recommend our web conference on the 7 Volcanic Summits in French with English subtitles.

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05/09/2022

Africa Climb Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters, roof of Africa

Fantastic trip with Expeditions Unlimited. Great organization throughout the journey, the guides went out of their way to make the experience unforget...

Stan F.

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Africa

Climb Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters, roof of Africa

Climb one of the Seven Summits in 7 days to acclimatize and benefit from the know-how of a high-altitude leader. Your first high-altitude summit.

Duration: 11 days

Physical difficulty:Not Available

Expedition:Essential

Technical difficulty:Easy

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 2 to 12 participants

Next departure on 28/11/2024

price from€2,650

International flight not included

Ascension du sommet de l'Ebrouz dans le Caucase

Expédition au sommet ouest de l'Elbrouz dans le Caucase

Europe

Climb Elbrus at 5642 meters in Russia

The ascent of the roof of Europe by a less frequented, but more committed way than the southern slope. Optimized acclimation, a contingency day and Ifremmont medical assistance are the hallmarks of success.

Duration: 12 days

Physical difficulty:Not Available

Expedition:Essential

Technical difficulty:Climbing - Easy (F)

Activity:Mountaineering

Group size:from 4 to 8 participants

Next departure: ask us

price from€2,450

International flight not included

Seven Volcanic Summits Challenge

Climb the highest volcano on each of the 7 continents