Cordón del Plata, Cradle of mountaineers
Lomas Amarillas is part of a select group of nine peaks that exceed 5,000 meters in the Plata Range, in the Mendoza Frontal Mountain Range. At 5,159 meters, it is the sixth highest peak in the range.
It is built by a high ridge running east-west that defines two large slopes: the steep south face, with rock and snow walls; and the extensive north face, dominated by long scree slopes and some snow channels that persist well into summer. To the west, it is connected to the Plata River via the famous Plata-Lomas Amarillas Pass (4,924 meters), the first milestone on a summit day of the highest peak in the range. To the east, the ridge descends to Franke Peak (4,829 meters), a secondary peak of Lomas Amarillas.
Addressed to:
- People in excellent physical condition and previous mid-mountain experience
- 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: To be agreed.
Meeting place: ACA Frente a Estación de Omnibus, Mendoza, Day 1 - 9hs.
Ending place: ACA Frente a Estación de Omnibus, Mendoza, Day 6 - 16hs.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Vertical climb: 20kms / 2200mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Mountaineering experiene +4000m | Physical preparation and willpower.
Min group / Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide|4 PAX.
Gear list: It is delivered at the time of booking.
Note: Plan your travel for the next day after finish, there may be delays en route to Mendoza.
Meeting place: ACA Frente a Estación de Omnibus, Mendoza, Day 1 - 9hs.
Ending place: ACA Frente a Estación de Omnibus, Mendoza, Day 6 - 16hs.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Vertical climb: 20kms / 2200mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Mountaineering experiene +4000m | Physical preparation and willpower.
Min group / Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide|4 PAX.
Gear list: It is delivered at the time of booking.
Note: Plan your travel for the next day after finish, there may be delays en route to Mendoza.
Meeting with the guides, gear review. Last minute rental or purchases.
Transfer by private vehicle to Vallecitos, 80 km from the city.
Altitude adaptation trekking (4 hours of activity).
Overnight in a mountain hut.
TTo facilitate the process of adaptation to the altitude, this day we will trek through the first part of the famous Cadenita, progressively gaining height towards the summits of Loma Blanca (3560mts), Arenales (3400mts), Andresito (3100mts).
After that we return to the mountain hut to rest and prepare for the next day.
Approximate activity time, 5 to 6 hours.
Starting from the refuge we will follow the path that will take us to the "El Salto" camp. We will climb the moraine of the rubble, and later “the hell”, the hardest and most mythical section of this portage. We will arrive at the Salto de Agua camp, base for several of the five thousand meter hills in the area, where we can see the entire Potrerillos valley from the balcony. After setting up camp we will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest.
Approximate activity time: 4 to 6 hours.
Free day to rest and replenish energy.
Before dawn, we'll depart from El Salto Camp to the summit of Cerro Lomas Amarillas. We'll spend half an hour at the summit before descending to El Salto Camp.
Descent to the huts area. Return to the city of Mendoza. End of the expedition.
- Professional guide with Mendoza certification / Assistant, as appropriate.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner. From lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
- Round-trip private vehicle transfer from Mendoza city.
- Two nights in a hut (rooms shared with the group) | High-altitude tents.
- Registration for entry into the mountain area.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- Carrying of group camping gear and food to the basecamp for groups of 3 passengers or more.
- Satellite Communication
- First Aid Kit, VHF Communications.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on renting or purchasing mountain gear.
- Small groups.
- 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.
- High-quality photography without a watermark.
- Drone Photography / Video.
- Special menu for vegetarian, keto, vegan option, etc.
