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The journey
Embark on this adventurous Aconcagua ascent program and take in the beautiful mountain views from Mendoza. Set camps at key stops during the trek, enjoy the magnificent scenery from Plaza de Francia and Plaza de Mulas, and hike along the wide valley of Playa Ancha with Argentinian mountain guides. The program builds toward the final ascent of Aconcagua, where magnificent summit views await.
Set camps at key stops during the trek, enjoy the magnificent scenery from Plaza de Francia and Plaza de Mulas, and hike along the wide valley of Playa Ancha with Argentinian mountain guides.
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Day by day
Arrive in Mendoza.
Obtain the permit for Aconcagua. Important: on Saturdays, the office issuing permits is open only until noon.
Transfer to Penitentes (2700 m).
Send the main cargo by mule to Base Camp.
Transfer to a hotel.
Transfer to the entrance of the National Park at Laguna Horcones and proceed to Confluence (3300 m, 2-3 hours).
Reach the camp.
After lunch, take a light acclimatization walk.
Set out early on an acclimatization walk to Plaza de Francia (4200 m), with views of the South Face, which rises 2700 meters high (4-5 hours).
Return to the camp.
Take a long hike (8-9 hours) to the main base camp, Plaza de Mulas (4350 m). The trail runs along the wide valley of Playa Ancha.
Reach the camp.
Ascend from Plaza de Mulas to Camp 2, Nido de Condores (5400 m).
Descend to Plaza de Mulas (4350 m) and rest.
Rest during this day.
Climb from Plaza de Mulas (4350 m) to Nido de Condores (5400 m).
Climb from Nido de Condores (5600 m) to Camp 3, Cholera (6000 m).
Take on the Aconcagua summit ascent (6957 m) with the aid of Argentinian mountain guides.
Descend to Camp 3 (6000 m).
Use this reserve day in case of bad weather.
Descend to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp.
Trek from Base Camp to Laguna de Horcones.
Transfer to Mendoza and enjoy a farewell dinner.
End this fascinating tour.
Where this trip takes you
Plaza de Francia, Plaza de Mulas, the wide valley of Playa Ancha
The route
The fine print
Russian-speaking guide throughout the whole program
Argentinian mountain guides - one guide per 3-4 people on the day of ascent
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
Hotel in Mendoza for 1 night in a double room with breakfast
Assistance in obtaining the necessary permits
Transfer Mendoza-Puente del Inca-Mendoza
Hotel in Puente del Inca with breakfast
Mules for equipment and food from Puente del Inca (Los Puquios) to Plaza de Mulas and back. Maximum personal baggage: 20 kg.
Two nights in Confluence with full board
Base camp at Plaza de Mulas for 5 nights
Food and fuel for the upper camps
First-aid kit
International flights
Climbing permit
Porters
Personal equipment
Additional costs associated with deviation from the program
Health insurance and expenses related to evacuation in case of an accident
Personal expenses (drinks, internet, telephone calls, etc.)
Climb Aconcagua, 12 days.
The 12-day Aconcagua ascent program is a shortened version of the classic Aconcagua ascent program. Acclimatization in this program follows a much tighter schedule, so the mountain forgives far 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 level of participants and decide whether they are allowed to continue on the mountain. Of course, it is possible to waive the national park's responsibility, but in this case, you lose the free help of the rangers in emergencies.
It should also be noted that, for obvious reasons, this program remains the most popular among companies conducting Aconcagua ascents. The percentage of successful climbs is lower than in the three-week program.
Logistics
Your 12 days finish where they began, in Mendoza.
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