Mid-mountain challenge
Mid-mountain challenge
Cordón del Plata
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Your trip starts...
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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:
- People in excellent physical condition.
- Those who understand the mountain environment, are willing to participate and adapt, and wish to share the experience in a group.
- Involves walking on scree, snow, or ice. The use of crampons and descents via mountain scree are possible.
- You can choose to book this experience for yourself if you do not wish to participate in a group.
Details
Details
Next Date: December 6 to 9.
Meeting: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 1 - 9am.
End: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 4 - 8pm.
Please consider purchasing your return ticket from Mendoza with some extra time in case of delays along the route.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 20kms / 2000mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Physical preparation and willpower | No previous mountain experience is required.
Min group | Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide|7 PAX.
Included / Not Included: View full lists.
Personal Required Gear: View full list.
“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.
- Backpack cover.
- 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.
- Waterproof jacket.
- Thermal pants.
- Trekking or fleece pants.
- Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
- A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
- Crocks or sandals (for resting time).
- 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.).
After the transfer we will begin our trekking to the camping area.
We will arrange the tents and our personal equipment in them and we will have the rest of the afternoon to rest and prepare for the next day. Approximately 3 hours of activity.
We will arrange the tents and our personal equipment in them and we will have the rest of the afternoon to rest and prepare for the next day. Approximately 3 hours of activity.
Before dawn, we will leave from the Veguitas Superior Camp towards the summit of C° Adolfo Calle and Stepanek, this day we will have an impressive panoramic view of the Rincón Mt. (5300mts), Vallecitos (5545mts), and Plata (5960mts).
Return to the basecamp where a nice dinner and a good sleep will help us to recover energy for the next day.
Return to the basecamp where a nice dinner and a good sleep will help us to recover energy for the next day.
This day is intended for rest. For those who are interested, there will be talks available on assembling a first aid kit and MAM.
Very early, after breakfast, we'll set off to attempt the third and final summit. From base camp, after crossing the river, we'll begin the ascent of Cerro San Bernardo. This mountain is characterized by its sea of loose rocks. We'll proceed carefully until we reach the summit. Today we'll have an impressive panoramic view of the hills in the Quebrada de las Morrenas Coloradas and its debris glacier. We'll then return to base camp, pack our backpacks, and return to the city of Mendoza, concluding our services.
Not Included Services:
- Breakfast 'Day 1'.
- Personal gear.
- Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Porter the last day to return to the start point for camping gear, food, and fuel.
- Transport to the meeting point.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
Optional Services (not included):
- High-quality photography without a watermark.
- Drone photography / video.
- Special menu for vegetarian, keto, vegan, etc. options.
"A very nice experience! The guide was very attentive and fulfilled everything agreed upon...", Fernando M., 3x4000 - Mountaineering Challenge.
"A tremendous shared experience! Everything was spectacular. Silvina, thank you for your attention and guidance.", Mauro M., Ascenso C° San Bernardo (4185mts).
"Excellent service. Very good guides and very good food. This year we went to Vallecitos and climbed Adolfo Calle and Stepanek. Excellent guidance and introduction to mountaineering. Worth repeating and expanding. Congratulations to the organization!", Juliana R., 2x4000 - Mountaineering Initiation.
