Vallecitos an icon of Plata's mountain range
Located in the Cordón del Plata, Central Andes, Cerro Vallecitos is an icon of the place, its ascent is an almost obligatory step for many mountaineers who visit the Cordón del Plata. It is the third highest peak in that place.
From its summit we will have a panoramic view of Cerro Aconcagua, Cordón de la Jaula and Valley of the refuges.
Vallecitos, at first glance, gives us an important east wall, composed of rock and channels of ice and snow, which imposes itself on the landscape; and “deceives” about how accessible and comfortable their normal route is. This does not remove the difficulty due to the altitude.
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: October 20 to 25 | November 21 to 26 | March 1 to 6.
Meeting place: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, 9am.
Finalización: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, 5pm.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 23km / 3300mts accumulated.
Requisitos:Requirements: Medical certificate with stress ergometry | Mountaineering experience +4000m
Good physical condition.
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 in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, 9am.
Finalización: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, 5pm.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 23km / 3300mts accumulated.
Requisitos:Requirements: Medical certificate with stress ergometry | Mountaineering experience +4000m
Good physical condition.
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 will leave from Campamento el Salto towards Portezuelo Plata from where we will head towards the beautiful ridge of Cerro Vallecitos. This day we have an impressive panoramic view of the Tupungato Volcano, Cerro Aconcagua, Cerro Juncal, Cerro Plomo, also the Cordón and Quebrada de la Jaula among others. Depending on the weather, we will spend half an hour at the summit before returning to the El Salto camp.
Return to the huts area and transferto 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.
"Thank you, Silvina! The expedition was excellent, truly impeccable in every detail. Luis, what a wonderful companion I had! Hugs to both of you." Juan Caillava - Lomas Amarillas Expedition.
