Penitentes Mt. (4351mts)

Your first high mountain experience in Mendoza

Penitentes, 'Aconcagua's viewpoint'

Its large walls and towers resemble a cathedral, while smaller rock and sandstone formations resemble monks, who in a "penitent" attmountain has the particular characteristic of being an excellent viewpoint for Aconcagua, the rest of the Main Cordillera of Argentina and part of the Chilean Cordillera. Near the summit preserves priceless treasures, among them small Inca pircados.

Details Details

Next Dates: April, 02 to 04.
Meeting: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 1 - 9am.
End: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 3 - 20pm.
Please consider purchasing your return ticket from Mendoza with some extra time in case of delays along the route.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 23kms / 1800mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Physical preparation and willpower
Min Grupo / Ratio: 3 PAX / 1 Guide|7 PAX
Gear List: It is delivered at the time of booking.

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.

We travel from Mendoza to Penitentes (former ski center) where we will leave the vehicles. From there we will walk 3km to access the ravine that begins with a very particular river crossing: over a wooden bridge. Then we continued the ascent at a leisurely pace towards the 'Refugio Grajales' basecamp (3200mts), a small post used by local muleteers. We will set up our camp, and we will have the rest of the day to rest.

Before dawn we will leave from the base taking the path that will take us to the summit. As we ascend we will have an impressive view of Mount Aconcagua, Tres Hermanos and among others. Depending on the weather, we will spend half an hour at the summit, and then begin our descent to the base camp. In it we will have a 360° view from the Tupungato Volcano to Aconcagua mountain.

In the morning after breakfast, we will dismantle the camp, we will descend towards the former ski center again. We will return to Mendoza to end the Services.

Entry registration for the mountain area.
Professional guide with Mendoza certification / Assistant, as appropriate.
Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Snack. From lunch on day 1 to breakfast on the last day.
Round-trip transfer in a private vehicle from Mendoza.
Overnight in high mountain tents or mountain hut if it is available.
Group cooking gear, heaters, pots, and cooking utensils.
Carrying of group camping gear and food to the basecamp for groups of 3 passengers or more.
Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
Satellite Communications
First Aid Kit, VHF Communications.
Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
Advice on gear rental or purchase.
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.