12-Day Aconcagua Ascent Program in the Mountains of Mendoza
Highlights
Aconcagua
mountaineering, trekking, camping
Group Tour
12 Days
Hard
English, Russian
Description
Embark on this adventurous Aconcagua ascent program and take in the beautiful views of the mountains starting from Mendoza. Set camps at various stops during trekking and view the magnificent scenery from Plaza de Mulas and Plaza de Francia. Trek along the wide valley of Playa Ancha with the Argentinian mountain guides and finally, enjoy the magnificent views from the Aconcagua summit.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Mendoza - Penitentes (2700m)
Arrive in Mendoza.
Obtain the permit to Aconcagua. (Important! On Saturdays, the office issuing permits is open only until noon.)
Transfer to Penitentes (2700m).
Send the main cargo mules to Base Camp.
Transfer to a Hotel.
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Day 2: Laguna Horcones - The Confluence (3300 m)
Transfer to the entrance of the National Park (Laguna Horcones) and proceed to the Confluence (3300m, 2-3 hours).
Reach the Camp.
After lunch, do a light acclimatization walk.
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Day 3: Plaza de Francia Acclimatization (4200 m)
Go on an early acclimatization walk to Plaza de Francia (4200m), with views of the South Face (2700 meters high), (4-5 hours).
Return to the camp.
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Day 4: Plaza de Mulas (4350m)
Do a long hike (8-9 hours) to the main base camp - Plaza de Mulas (4350m). The path runs along the wide valley of Playa Ancha.
Reach the Camp.
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Day 5: Camp-2 (Nido de Condores, 5400 m) - Plaza de Mulas (4350 m)
Ascend from Plaza de Mulas to Camp-2 (Nido de Condores, 5400m).
Descend to Plaza de Mulas (4350m) and take rest.
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Day 6: Rest day
Take rest during this day.
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Day 7: Nido de Condores (5400 m)
Climb from Plaza de Mulas (4350 m) to Nido de Condores (5400 m).
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Day 8: Camp 3 (Cholera, 6000 m)
Climb from Nido de Condores (5600m) to Camp 3 (Cholera, 6000m).
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Day 9: Aconcagua Summit Day (6957 m)
Take on the Aconcagua summit ascent (6957 m) with the aid of Argentinian mountain guides.
Descend to Camp 3 (6000 m).
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Day 10: Reserve Day
Use this reserve day in case of bad weather.
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Day 11: Descend to Mendoza
Descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp.
Trek from the Base Camp to the Laguna de Horcones.
Transfer to Mendoza. Enjoy a farewell dinner.
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Day 12: Departure
End this fascinating tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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