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Vallecitos is the area par excellence to start or gain more experience in medium and high mountains. Among the many possibilities we find the ascent of Cerro Adolfo Calle, Stepanek and San Bernardo as good challenges with beautiful views and which can be done on the same day. They are two of the most popular four-thousanders in the Cordón del Plata.
From its summits we will have an imposing panoramic view of Cerro Rincón, Cerro Vallecitos, Cerro Plata, Cerro Franke, Cerro Lomas Amarillas and the Precordillera.
Valleys, meadows, high altitude camps and refuges give a typical mountain atmosphere to this place with quick accessibility and good services not far from the big city of Mendoza.
Addressed to:
This climb is intended for people with good physical condition and experience in trekking who wish to experience their first ascents above 4000m without other technical difficulties.
Next Date: February 8 to 11 of 2025.
Meeting: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 1 - 9am.
End: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 4 - 8pm.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 20kms / 2000mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Physical preparation and willpower | No previous mountain experience is required.
Equipment: Backpack 50/60lts, Trekking poles, Headlamp, Sleeping bag, Mountain boots, etc. The full list is given after booking a place.
Min group | Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide|7 PAX.
Includes: Professional Mountain Guide (EPGAMT), Transfer, Mountain Hut (3 nights), Meals, Insurances, First Aid Kit - VHF (emergencies), Personalized advice.
Not included:Individual equipment, Breakfast of Day 1, Drinks, Expenses for: Rescue and/or Evacuation or Abandonment of the Activity, Transport to the Meeting Point.
u$d 550
By person
Base price for 3 passengers.
Group discounts:
more than 5 people: 10%
On the first day, we will travel from Mendoza to Cordón del Plata, once there, from the hut we will do a trek to adapt to the altitude to the Veguitas camp (3200mts).
On the second day, before dawn, we will leave the hut towards the summit of C° Adolfo Calle (4290mts) and C° Stepanek (4185mts). This day we have an impressive panoramic view of the Rincón (5360mts), Vallecitos (5545mts), and Plata (5960mts) hills.
The third day is for resting. For those interested, there will be talks available on preparing a first aid kit and MAM.
On the fourth day, after a delicious breakfast, we will attempt the third and last summit. From the shelter, bordering the river, we will reach the base of Cerro San Bernardo. This day we have a good view of the hills in the ravine of the red moraines and its debris glacier.
Return to the hut and to the city of Mendoza where we will end our services.
