Cerro Aconcagua, conquer the highest summit in America.
Located in the Central Andes of Mendoza, within Aconcagua Provincial Park, this mountain is the highest outside of Asia after the Himalayas and represents a great adventure for all mountaineering enthusiasts and those who enjoy a challenge. Its beautiful sunrises and sunsets are not to be missed. Aconcagua is magical from every angle. Keep in mind that a good level of fitness is necessary to attempt 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.
7-days shortened version: Cerro Plata Expedition (5968 mts).
If you do not have any experience in mountaineering this is the activity to start: 2x4000: Introduction to Mountaineering.
Addressed to:
- People with mountaineering experience over 6000m.
- 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
Próxima Fecha: January 14 to 31 | Other dates to be arranged for minimun two people
Meeting place: Mendoza, day before the start of the expedition (9am).
Ending place: Mendoza (16hs).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation Gain: 98km / 7200m cumulative.
Requirements: Medical certificate with exercise stress test | Physical preparation and willpower | Mountaineering experience over 6000mts.
Minimum Group / Ratio: 2 people Approximation: 1 Guide - 5 PAX | Summit: 1 Guide - 3 PAX.
Gear List: is provided at the time of booking.
* Please consider arriving in Mendoza the day before the expedition begins to allow time for Aconcagua Park entry registration and equipment rental.
Plan your travel for the day after the expedition ends, as there may be delays en route to Mendoza.
Meeting place: Mendoza, day before the start of the expedition (9am).
Ending place: Mendoza (16hs).
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation Gain: 98km / 7200m cumulative.
Requirements: Medical certificate with exercise stress test | Physical preparation and willpower | Mountaineering experience over 6000mts.
Minimum Group / Ratio: 2 people Approximation: 1 Guide - 5 PAX | Summit: 1 Guide - 3 PAX.
Gear List: is provided at the time of booking.
* Please consider arriving in Mendoza the day before the expedition begins to allow time for Aconcagua Park entry registration and equipment rental.
Plan your travel for the day after the expedition ends, as there may be delays en route to Mendoza.
- 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.
- Breakfast 'Day 1'
- Meals and drinks in Mendoza.
- Personal clothing/equipment.
- Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Transfer to the meeting point in Mendoza.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
- High-quality photography without a watermark.
- Drone Photography / Video.
- Special menu for vegetarian, keto, vegan option, etc.
"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.
