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Aconcagua, known as the "Roof of America" is the highest mountain on the continent at 6962 meters. Located in the Central Andes in Mendoza, within the Aconcagua Provincial Park, 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 advisable to have a good training base to take on this challenge.
You can opt for a shorter 12-day version in Aconcagua Park with acclimatization in Cordón del Plata:
Aconcagua Mt. (6962m) - 12 days.
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These climbs are ideal for people in good physical condition, with experience in high mountains (+5000m), willingness, and the ability to adapt to the environment.
Dates: From December to February. Date to be arranged for minimun two people.
Meeting: Mendoza, day before the start of the expedition (10am).
End: Mendoza (4pm).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation Gain: 98km / 7200m cumulative.
Requirements: Medical certificate with exercise stress test | Physical preparation and willpower.
Minimum Group / Ratio: 2 people Approximation: 1 Guide - 5 PAX | Summit: 1 Guide - 3 PAX.
Included / Not Included: See full listings.
Required Personal Gear: See full listing.
Please consider arriving the day before the start of the expedition to Mendoza to have time to complete the registration process for entry to Aconcagua Park and rent the necessary gear (if needed).
Included Services:
- Professional Guide with Aconcagua certification / Assistant as appropriate. Ratio of 1 guide to 4 passengers.
- Round-trip transfer by private vehicle from Mendoza to Aconcagua Provincial Park.
- Two (2) nights of accommodation in Mendoza - 3* Hotel (shared room, Double/Triple occupancy).
Breakfast included.. - One (1) night's accommodation in Penitentes or Puente del Inca (shared room, double/triple occupancy).
Breakfast and dinner included.. - All 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 water at the camps.
- Mules for group cargo transport to Confluencia Camp and Plaza de Mulas, round trip.
- Mules for personal equipment, to Plaza de Mulas Camp, round trip (up to 20 kg per person).
- Porter of group food and equipment for Nido de Cóndores and Cólera (tents, pots, fuel, and stove) - 20kg in total.
- Medical checkups at Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas.
- Dining dome-tent at Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia, shared with other expeditions.
- Wi-Fi connection at base camps (subject to provider availability).
- Bathrooms at Confluencia and Plaza de Mules.
- 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 the trip.
- Assistance with equipment rental.
- Assistance with preparing loads for the mules.
- Advice on renting or purchasing equipment.
- Small groups.
Not Included Services:
- Breakfast 'Day 1'
- 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.
"Excellent in every way, well-organized. The two experiences I had with Sil, one in Bolivia and now in Catamarca, demonstrate his commitment to clients who have become our friends.
Thank you, Sil, for supporting me and always encouraging me to do more." Gustavo B., Classic Bolivia - Incahuasi Volcano Expedition (6638 m).
"Awesome first experience. Cerro del Plata, 5968 masl, 7 days to reach the summit, halfway there. Great learning experience, great challenge for body and mind. Great mom @andesxtadventures and my summit companions for teaching me and sharing their experience with all their patience." Juan M., Cerro Plata Expedition.
