Cerro Aconcagua (6962mts)
Cerro Aconcagua (6962mts)
Acclimatization in Cordón del Plata
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Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas at 6,962 meters. It is located in the Central Andes in Mendoza. It is known as the "Roof of the Americas." This mountain is the highest after the Himalayas, a great adventure for all mountaineering enthusiasts and those who enjoy a challenge. Cold, high, windy, unstable... these are some of the characteristics that surround it... and make it tempting! It's impossible to miss its beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Aconcagua is magical wherever you look. If you like challenges, don't hesitate (it's recommended to have a good training base). This option, designed for Argentines, includes the first part with acclimatization in the Cordón del Plata, allowing for more affordable services.
You can opt for an 18-day version in Aconcagua Park with acclimatization including Trekking to Pared Sur and Cerro Bonete (5000mts) in Aconcagua Park:
Traditional Expedition to Aconcagua Mt. (6962m).
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These climbs are ideal for people with good physical condition, experience in high mountains (+5000 meters), good will, and the ability to adapt to the environment.
Details
Details
Date: February 1st to 18th
Meeting: Mendoza, the day before the start of the expedition (10am).
End: Mendoza, (4pm).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation Gain: 98km / 7200m cumulative.
Requirements: Medically fit with effort ergometry | Physical preparation and will.
Minimum Group / Ratio: 2 people Approximation: 1 Guide - 5 PAX | Summit: 1 Guide - 3 PAX.
Included/Not Included: View full lists.
Personal Required Gear: View full list.
Please consider arriving the day before the expedition begins in Mendoza to allow time to complete the registration process for entry into Aconcagua Park and rent any necessary equipment (if applicable).
“Leave no trace.”
During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us returns with us.
Papers, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine dressings, etc. They can be discarded upon arrival at the shelter or in the destination city upon completion.
Help us keep the mountain clean. Thank you so much!
- 60/80 liter backpack to carry personal items.
- Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof the backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Leggings.
- Climbing helmet (with size regulation).
- Mountain boots with semi-rigid or rigid soles.
- Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
- Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
- Headlamp. Replacement batteries.
- In case of adverse wheather or snow forecast:
- Crampons.
- Double Boots
- Ice axe (winter conditions)
- Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
- Sunscreen factor 60 or higher.
- Lip protector.
- Personal hygiene elements. Quick drying towel.
- Personal first aid kit (band-aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual reliveran, loperamide, rehydration salts) and prescription medication if applicable.
- Suggestion: 70% alcohol to sanitize your hands.
- Two t-shirts (long sleeve/short sleeve).
- Diver or fleece jacket or windstopper.
- Fine down jacket or synthetic filling.
- Expedition down jacket (500gs filling).
- Waterproof jacket.
- Thermal shoe.
- Trekking or fleece pants.
- Waterproof pants.
- Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
- A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
- Optional: Mittens and/or Mitten Covers.
- Crocks (for resting in the shelter).
- Two pairs of thin socks.
- Two pairs of thick socks.
- Kitchen items (knife, fork, spoon, plate and unbreakable cup).
- Containers to store at least 3 liters. of water per person.
- Steel thermos for personal use (at least 500cm3).
- Plastic bags to self-manage your waste.
- Personal portable charger (powerbank) for camping or shelter days.
- Snacks (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougats, cereal bars, candies, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.).
Meeting in the city of Mendoza, equipment check-in and rental if necessary.
We will assist you to obtain your individual park entrance and ascent permits.
We will assist you to obtain your individual park entrance and ascent permits.
Travel to the Cordón del Plata (2900 masl). Easy trekking to facilitate the altitude adapt. Overnight at the mountain hut (shared rooms with the group).
To help with altitude adjustment, we'll go on an altitude adjustment trek today and take the opportunity to carry tents and cooking equipment to El Salto Camp, which we'll ascend the next day. This way, we'll also split the portage into two sections to avoid exhaustion.
We will return to the hut to rest and prepare for the next day.
Approximate duration: 5 to 6 hours. Elevation gain: 1270 meters
Starting from the refuge, we'll follow the trail that will take us to "El Salto" camp. We will climb the moraine of the rubble, and then "El Infiernillo," the toughest and most legendary section of this portage. We'll arrive at Salto de Agua camp, the base for several of the 5000-meter peaks in the area, where we can see the entire Potrerillos Valley from the balcony. After setting up camp, we will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest.
Approximate duration: 4 to 6 hours. Elevation gain: 1270 meters
Short trek to adapt to the altitude. Remaining day free to rest and recharge.
Approximate activity time: 3 hours. Elevation gain: 400 meters.
Approximate activity time: 3 hours. Elevation gain: 400 meters.
Before dawn, we'll depart from El Salto Camp to the summit of Lomas Vallecitos Hill.
This day offers breathtaking views of the Tupungato Volcano, Aconcagua Mountain, Juncal Mountain, Plomo Mountain, and the Cordón and Quebrada de la Jaula Ravines, among others.
We'll spend half an hour at the summit before descending to El Salto Camp.
We return to the hut to recharge energy for the next day's expedition. Free afternoon to rest.
Travel to Puente del Inca (2795 m). We will prepare the backpacks for the mules. Overnight at the mountain hostel (shared rooms with the group).
Transfer to the entrance to Aconcagua Park. After a brief entry process, we will head to Confluencia Camp (3400 m). Rest and hydrate in the afternoon. Overnight in a high-altitude tent.
Starting from the first base camp, the trail that runs parallel to the Upper Horcones River will guide us across the famous Playa Ancha and finally ascend the lateral moraine of the Horcones Glacier. This trek takes between 7 and 9 hours. Once completed, we will have a well-deserved snack in one of the dining tents. Base camp is a full-service camp (meals, Wi-Fi, showers, etc.). Additional services can be arranged on-site.
Rest day, hydration, and relaxation. We'll take advantage of the opportunity to explore the camp and surrounding area. We'll get our gear ready for the next day.
Trekking to Camp 2: "Condors' Nest." We will spend the next two nights here to rest and acclimatize. We will carry our personal belongings, and porters will transport our expedition gear, food, and tents. After arriving at Condors' Nest, we will set up our tents. Dinner will be served in our tents. This is a four-hour activity.
Rest day, hydration, and relaxation. We'll take advantage of the opportunity to explore the camp and surrounding area. We'll get our gear ready for the next day.
Day of portering and transfer to "Cólera" Base Camp. We will have the help of a porter for camping gear and food. Rest and preparations for the summit. Early dinner for more rest.
Summit day! We'll wake up earlier than usual, have breakfast inside our tents, and get dressed for our summit attempt. The guide will serve hot drinks and a quick breakfast. We'll all leave our tents at the agreed-upon time and begin our slow climb toward the summit, keeping moving and warm together as a team. The time of day we arrive and the weather will determine how long we spend on the summit. After the usual photo ops and taking in the scenery, we'll begin our descent back to Cólera Camp. 10 to 12 hours of activity.
This day, without getting up so early, we'll descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. We'll transfer our personal and group gear. Once at Base Camp, we'll have the rest of the day free to celebrate our experience and enjoy a delicious dinner.
6 hours of activity.
6 hours of activity.
This day we'll return to Horcones, the park entrance, for the final day of the trekking expedition. The mules will carry some of our gear, so we'll walk with light backpacks, some warm clothing, and lunch. We'll return to Mendoza City (dinner in Mendoza not included). 6 to 8 hours of activity.
Extra days to be used in case of adverse weather conditions or additional days for altitude adjustment/rest. If these are not necessary, the expedition ends on the 16th.
Services included:
- Professional Guide with Aconcagua certification / Assistant as appropriate. Ratio of 1 guide to 4 passengers.
- Round-trip transfer by private vehicle from Mendoza to Cordón del Plata Provincial Park.
- Round-trip transfer by private vehicle from Mendoza to Aconcagua Provincial Park.
- Three nights in a mountain refuge in Cordón del Plata.
- One night in a mountain refuge in Puente del Inca.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Hiking Snacks, Dinner. From lunch on day 1 to lunch on the day of return to Mendoza.
- Common equipment (stoves, heaters, pots, fuel, etc.).
- Purified drinking water at the campsites.
- Mulas para transporte de carga grupal al campamento Confluencia y a Plaza de Mulas, ida y vuelta.
- Mulas para equipo personal, al campamento Plaza de Mulas, ida y vuelta (hasta 20 kg. por persona).
- Porteo de comida y equipo grupal para Nido de Cóndores y Cólera (carpas, ollas, combustible y cocina)
- Chequeos Médicos en confluencia y en Plaza de Mulas.
- Dome-Tent Dining Room in Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia shared with other expeditions.
- Bathrooms in Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- Complete first aid kit.
- Satellite Communication.
- VHF communication.
- Advice on registering for entry to Aconcagua Park.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to your trip.
- Assistance with equipment rental.
- Assistance with preparing loads for mules.
- Advice on renting or purchasing equipment.
- Small groups.
Services Not Included:
- Breakfast on Day 1
- Accommodation in Mendoza.
- Meals and drinks in Mendoza.
- Personal clothing/equipment.
- Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Transportation to the meeting point.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
