Your first 6000!
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Plata Mountain, a necessary step before Aconcagua.
Located in the Cordón del Plata, Central Andes, Cerro Plata is an icon of the place. The ascent to this hill is an almost obligatory step for many mountaineers who visit this mountain range and want to get started in high altitude mountaineering. It is the highest peak in that place. Conquering its summit will allow us to have a panoramic view of Cerro Aconcagua, Cordón de la Jaula, Vn Tupungato and the other 6000 located entirely in the province of Mendoza: the C° Negro Pabellon.
We invite you to participate in a unique experience, in which all services are included so that you only have to worry about your adaptation process to the altitude.
6-days shortened version: Vallecitos Mt. Expedition (5450m).
If you do not have mountaineering experience: 2x4000: Adolfo Calle Mt. + Stepanek.
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.
Plata Expedition - Argentina
Suitable for those with:
- Previous mountaineering experience at altitudes above 4500 meters.
- Good physical condition and health.
- The mental resilience to adapt to a rugged environment and the group dynamic.
Why chose us?
- Small groups and personalized attention.
- You only need to focus on training and bringing your personal gear.
Requirements:
Medical clearance including a stress test (ergometry).Difficulty:
High. Involves hiking with a backpack over unstable terrain—including trails, scree slopes, or snowfields.Ratio:
1 guide per 2 participants.Minimum Group Size:
2 participants.Dates:
March 1st to 7thContact us for other dates, for one or more people.
Starting point:
Mendoza, Mendoza.Duration:
7 days / 6 nights.
Itinerary Itinerary
9:00 AM: Meeting in Mendoza.
Private vehicle transfer to Vallecitos, 80 km from the city.
Altitude acclimatization trek.
Activity: 2 hours | Ascent: 400 meters | Distance: 4 km.
Services: Transfer to Vallecitos, mountain hut | Meals: Box-lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
Trekking to aid the altitude acclimatization process.
Activity: 6 hrs | Ascent: 750 m | Distance: 7.5 km.
Services: Mountain hut | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
Ascent to 'El Salto'.
Setting up camp.
Activity: 7–8 hours | Ascent: 1300 m | Distance: 8 km.
Services: High-mountain tents | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
Trekking to aid the altitude acclimatization process.
Activity: 3 hrs | Ascent: 370 m | Distance: 4 km.
Services: High-mountain tents | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
A free day to rest and prepare for the summit ascent.
Activity: 5 hours | Ascent: 600 meters | Distance: 5 km.
Services: High-altitude tents | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
3:00 AM: Start of the summit ascent.
Return to El Salto camp.
Duration: 12–16 hours | Ascent: 1,650 m | Distance: 14.5 km.
Services: High-altitude tents | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch, Dinner.
Return to the parking area and travel to Mendoza.
End of services.
Activity: 6 hours | Ascent: 100 meters | Distance: 8 km.
Services: High-altitude tents | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch.
Big thanks to Andes Extreme Adventures for the 6 days of altitude training and alpine mountaineering. The pictures don't do it justice. Argentina, qué hermoso país <3.
Sammuel M.
Plata Mt. Expedition, 5968m - Argentina
Images of our expeditions
What is included?
Accomodation
- Mountain hut (2 nights), shared room with the group, bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi.
- High-altitude tents.
Meals
- Breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon snack, trail snacks, dinner.
- Group cooking equipment, stoves, fuel, cooking utensils. The packed lunch contains sandwiches, a sweet treat, fruit, and an isotonic drink.
The casual lunch consists of empanadas or a snack platter.
Professional Guides
- Professional EPGAMT-licensed guide (Mendoza) with WFR certification.
- Assistant, if applicable.
- Personalized, specialized pre-trip assistance.
- Advice on equipment rental or purchase.
Communication
First Aid
- Satellite communication.
- VHF communication.
- First aid kit.
- Use of medical oxygen in case of emergency. Available at the base.
Insurance
- Personal Accidents.
- Civil Liability.
4x4 Transfers and Logistics
- Transport of group gear for groups of more than 3 passengers – one-way only.
- Round-trip private vehicle transfer from Mendoza.
- Mountain zone entry registration.
- Small groups.
Not included
Personal Gear
- Personal gear.
- Technical gear for personal use.
- Included pre-trip advice applies to cases where gear is purchased or rented in advance. It is available from the moment of booking.
- We can provide rental gear if booked in advance.
See required gear below.
Additional Expenses
- Breakfast on 'Day 1'.
- Personal clothing / equipment.
- Trail meals / meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Porter for the descent (carrying camp equipment, food, and fuel).
- Transport to the meeting point in Mendoza.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation costs.
Optional:
Photography - Video
Special meals
- High-quality photography without a watermark.
- Drone Photography / Video.
- Special menu for vegetarian, keto, vegan option, etc.
- A guide per person or a guide assistant - when the size of the group is small and it is not included in the services.
Excellent service. Very good guides and very good food. This year we went to Vallecitos and summited Adolfo Calle and Stepanek. Excellent guidance and introduction to mountaineering. An experience worth repeating and expanding upon. Congratulations to the organization!
Juliana R.
2x4000 - Init to Mountaineering - Argentina
