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12-Day Aconcagua Ascent Program In The Mountains Of Mendoza

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Camping

  • Duration

    12 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, Russian

Description

Embark on this adventurous Aconcagua ascent program and take in the beautiful views of the mountains starting from Mendoza. Set camps at various stops during trekking and view the magnificent scenery from Plaza de Mulas and Plaza de Francia. Trek along the wide valley of Playa Ancha with the Argentinian mountain guides and finally, enjoy the magnificent views from the Aconcagua summit.

Highlights
  • Trek in the beautiful Aconcagua mountains
  • Take a walk to Plaza de Francia to see the South Face 
  • Hike to the Plaza de Mulas which runs along the valley of Playa Ancha
  • Climb on the Nido de Condores to see the scenic views
  • Day 1: Arrival in Mendoza - Penitentes (2700m) expand_more

    • Arrive in Mendoza. 

    • Obtain the permit to Aconcagua. (Important! On Saturdays, the office issuing permits is open only until noon.)

    • Transfer to Penitentes (2700m). 

    • Send the main cargo mules to Base Camp. 

    • Transfer to a Hotel.

  • Day 2: Laguna Horcones - The Confluence (3300 m) expand_more

    • Transfer to the entrance of the National Park (Laguna Horcones) and proceed to the Confluence (3300m, 2-3 hours). 

    • Reach the Camp. 

    • After lunch, do a light acclimatization walk.

  • Day 3: Plaza de Francia Acclimatization (4200 m) expand_more

    • Go on an early acclimatization walk to Plaza de Francia (4200m), with views of the South Face (2700 meters high), (4-5 hours).

    • Return to the camp.

  • Day 4: Plaza de Mulas (4350m) expand_more

    • Do a long hike (8-9 hours) to the main base camp - Plaza de Mulas (4350m). The path runs along the wide valley of Playa Ancha. 

    • Reach the Camp.

  • Day 5: Camp-2 (Nido de Condores, 5400 m) - Plaza de Mulas (4350 m) expand_more

    • Ascend from Plaza de Mulas to Camp-2 (Nido de Condores, 5400m). 

    • Descend to Plaza de Mulas (4350m) and take rest.

  • Day 6: Rest day expand_more

    • Take rest during this day.

  • Day 7: Nido de Condores (5400 m) expand_more

    • Climb from Plaza de Mulas (4350 m) to Nido de Condores (5400 m).

  • Day 8: Camp 3 (Cholera, 6000 m) expand_more

    • Climb from Nido de Condores (5600m) to Camp 3 (Cholera, 6000m).

  • Day 9: Aconcagua Summit Day (6957 m) expand_more

    • Take on the Aconcagua summit ascent (6957 m) with the aid of Argentinian mountain guides. 

    • Descend to Camp 3 (6000 m).

  • Day 10: Reserve Day expand_more

    • Use this reserve day in case of bad weather.

  • Day 11: Descend to Mendoza expand_more

    • Descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. 

    • Trek from the Base Camp to the Laguna de Horcones.

    • Transfer to Mendoza. Enjoy a farewell dinner.

  • Day 12: Departure expand_more

    • End this fascinating tour.

What's Included

  • Russian-speaking guide throughout the whole program

  • Argentina Mountain guides - One per 3-4 people on the day of ascent

  • Transfer airport-hotel-airport

  • Hotel in Mendoza, 1 night. Double room + breakfast

  • Assistance in obtaining necessary permits

  • Transfer Mendoza-Puente del Inca-Mendoza

  • Hotel in Puente del Inca + breakfast

  • Mules for equipment and food from Puente del Inca (Los Puquios) to Plaza de Mulas and back. Personal baggage maximum of 20kg.

  • Two nights in Confluence with full board

  • The base camp at Plaza de Mulas (5 nights)

  • Food and fuel for the upper camps

  • First-aid kit

What's Excluded

  • International flights

  • Climbing permit

  • Porters

  • Personal equipment

  • Additional costs associated with deviation from the program

  • Health insurance and expenses relating to evacuation in case of an accident

  • Personal expenses (drinks, internet, telephone calls, etc.)

Know before you go

  • Climb Aconcagua, 12 days.

  • Aconcagua ascent program for 12 days is a shortened version of the classic Aconcagua ascent program. Acclimatization in this program has a much tighter schedule, so the mountain forgives you much fewer mistakes in tactics and physical preparation.

  • Do not forget about the medical supervision at the base camp, where the doctor is required to check the acclimatization degree of members and allows them to go to the mountain or doesn’t allow it. Of course, it is possible to abandon the national park responsibility, but in this case, you lose the free ranger's help in case of emergencies.

  • It can be added that, for obvious reasons, this program remains the most popular among all companies conducting Aconcagua ascent. The percentage of climbs is lower than in the three-week program.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
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