Reclus (Andes Mountains)
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Prominence798 m (2,618 ft)
| Reclus | |
|---|---|
  Reclus Location in Northern Argentina | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,300 m (20,700 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 798 m (2,618 ft) |
| Parent peak | Bonete Chico |
| Coordinates | 27°55′04.79″S 68°55′58.80″W / 27.9179972°S 68.9330000°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Department | Vinchina |
| Parent range | Puna de Atacama, Andes |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 03/02/1986 - Johan Reinhard (USA) and Louis Glausser (Switzerland)[2] |
Reclus is a mountain subgroup or massif,[3] in Argentina. It has a height of 6,300 metres (20,669 ft). It is located at La Rioja Province, Vinchina department, at the Puna de Atacama.[4] Reclus is completely within Argentine territory. This peak was named after the French geographer Jacques Élisée Reclus.
The first ascents were made by native Andean people, who built structures upon the summit. The first summit by Europeans was Johan Reinhard (USA) and Louis Glausser (Switzerland) in 03/02/1986.[2]