Aconcagua
Aconcagua
Base Camps + Bonete Mt. (5060m)
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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. This time, we will take seven days to trek the normal route, passing through its first base camp: Confluencia, visiting Plaza Francia (south face), and ending at Plaza de Mulas. We also offer, as an introduction to mountaineering, an ascent to a 5,000-meter summit without technical difficulty, Cerro Bonete, which offers an incomparable view of the west face of Mount Aconcagua.
You can opt for an 18-day version to climb to its summit:
Aconcagua Expedition (6962mts).
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These climbs are ideal for people with good physical condition, experience in mid-mountain climbing (+4000m), good will, and the ability to adapt to the environment.
Details
Details
Dates: February 1st to 7th
Meeting: Mendoza, day before the start of the expedition (10am).
End: Mendoza (4pm).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation Gain: 46km / 2900m cumulative.
Requirements: Medical certificate with exercise stress test | Physical preparation and willpower.
Minimum Group / Ratio: 2 people Approximation: 1 Guide - 7 PAX.
Included / Not Included: View full lists.
Required Personal 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 needed).
“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 very much!
- 60/70 liter backpack to carry personal items.
- Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof the backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Snow Gaiters / Crampons (will be notified if it is required closer to the date).
- Climbing helmet (with size regulation).
- Trekking or mountain boots with semi-rigid soles.
- Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
- Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
- Headlamp. Replacement batteries).
- 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 stockings.
- 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.
Registration procedures for entry to the Park.
Registration procedures for entry to the Park.
Travel to Puente del Inca (2,795 m). Arrange for loading for the mules. Overnight at the mountain hostel (shared rooms with the group).
Breakfast and transfer to the entrance of Aconcagua Park. After a brief entry process, we'll head to Confluencia Camp (3400 m). Free afternoon to rest and hydrate. Overnight in high-altitude tents.
Trekking from the summit to the viewpoint on the south face of Aconcagua. This legendary face of Aconcagua will provide us with a breathtaking view of its hanging glacier as well as part of the exposed rock glacier, which we will see along the way. At the viewpoint, we will take a well-deserved break during which we will have lunch. Afterward, we will return to Confluencia.
Starting from the first base camp, the trail that runs parallel to the Upper Horcones River will guide us across the famous Playa Ancha (Ancha Beach) 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, 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.
This ascent is part of the acclimatization process necessary to ensure a better experience when attempting to reach the summit of Aconcagua. For many, it will be their first experience above 5000 meters. Its summit offers spectacular views of the west face of Aconcagua and the Plaza de Mulas camp, as well as the hills of the neighboring Quebrada de Matienzo. The glaciers provide a unique spectacle, standing out among the magical colors of the minerals in the Andes mountains.
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, a coat, and lunch. We'll return to Mendoza City. 6 to 8 hours of activity.
Services included:
- Professional Guide with Aconcagua certification / Assistant as appropriate. 1 guide for every 4 passengers.
- Round-trip transfer by private vehicle from Mendoza to Aconcagua Provincial Park.
- One night at a Puente del Inca Mountain Refuge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Hiking Snacks, Dinner. From lunch on day 1 to lunch on the day of return to Mendoza.
- Camping gear (stoves, heaters, pots, fuel, etc.).
- Drinking water at the campsites.
- Mules for group transport of cargo to Confluencia Camp and Plaza de Mulas, round trip.
- Mules for personal equipment, to Plaza de Mulas Camp, round trip (up to 15 kg per person).
- Medical checkups at Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas.
- Dining dome-tent at Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia shared with other expeditions.
- Bathrooms at 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 the mules.
- Advice on renting or purchasing equipment.
- Small groups.
Services Not Included:
- Breakfast 'Day 1'
- Accommodation in the city of 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.
"Awesome first experience. Cerro del Plata, 5968 meters above sea level, 7 days to reach the summit, halfway there. Great learning experience, a great challenge for both body and mind. Awesome mom @andesxtadventures and my summit companions for teaching me and patiently sharing their experience." Juan M., Cerro Plata Expedition.
"Big thanks to Andes Extreme Adventures for the 6 days of altitude training and alpine mountaineering. The pictures don't do it justice. Argentina, qué hermoso país <3." Sammuel M. (Canada)- Expedición Cerro Plata.
