More commonly known as the roof of the Americas, with a height of 6962m above sea level. Situated in the Republic of Argentina, Province of Mendoza, Department of Heras, the mountain does not lie on the international border since its waters flow through argentine territory.
Topominia: Akon Kaqua, of Quechua origin, meaning “Stone Sentry”. Thus named by the Incas on their arrival from the Holky City of the Sun (Cusco), the Incas traveled south taking with them culture and language.
Climbing Season: December through March.
Why with Aconcagua Mountain Guides
1.-All of our guides have successfully completed a rigorous course in high mountain guiding and safety, UIAGM/ IFMGA affiliated and guaranteed, with extensive high altitude experience, from Aconcagua to all the world.
2.-We provide the specialized equipment necessary for different activities including trekking and climbing (Tens, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs, etc). We are equipped with first aid supplies pulse oximeter, radio VHF.
3.-Low client to guide ratio
4.-High Porter support
5.-Excellent base camp service
6.-The best acclimatization program
7.References Provided .what our customers are saying about us www.aconcaguaguides.info
8.-The type of transportation we use varies according to road conditions and the number of people on a trip. We have access to a four-wheel drive and a minivan to provide access to/from the start/end of trekking and climbing trips
Itinerary
Day 1.-Arrival in Santiago de Chile Transfer -Airport Hotel
Day 2.-Drive to Mendoza city.-Hotel (7 Hours)
Day 3.-Free day in Mendoza. Shoping and get Aconcagua park permit
Day 4.- private Transport from Mendoza to Penitentes(2680) where the group will spend the night( 4 hours)
Day 5.-From Penitentes, we take route 7, and, 7km away from the hotel, we arrive at the Horcones Valley at 2850, where the trek begins, and after a short day, around 4 hours, we arrive at our camp, Confluencia Camp ( 3300)
Day 6.-Confluencia - Aconcagua South Face over view 4200 - Confluencia. Our main objective is acclimatization. On this day, after a 8-hours walk.
Day 7.-Confluencia - Plaza de Mulas. After a 9-hours hike we arrive at our base camp 4200).
Day 8.- Rest in Plaza de Mulas
Day 9.-Ascent to Cerro Bonnete (5000) 6 hours
Day 10.- Rest Plaza de Mulas
Day 11.- Up to nido de Condores (5560) -.Plaza de Mulas 7 Hours
Day 12.- Rest
Day 13.- Plaza de Mulas-Nido de Condores where we will set up our first camp. 5 Hours
Day 14.-Nido de Cóndores - Berlín(5980).
Day 15: Extra day in the event of bad weather, unforseen problems, etc
Day 16: Extra day in the event of bad weather, unforseen problems, etc
Day 17: Extra day in the event of bad weather, unforseen problems, etc
The second most frequented route is the Polish Glacier Traverse route, also known as the "Falso de los Polacos" route. This approaches the mountain through the Vacas valley, ascends to the base of the Polish Glacier then traverses across to the normal route for the final ascent to the summit. The third most popular route is the Polish Glacier itself
Itinerary
Day 1.-Arrival in Santiago de Chile Transfer -Airport Hotel ***
Day 2.-Drive to Mendoza city.-Hotel (7 Hours)
Day 3.-Free day in Mendoza. Shoping and get Aconcagua park permit
Day 4.- private Transport from Mendoza to Penitentes(2680) where the group will spend the night( 4 hours)
Da 5.- We drive from Penitentes to Vacas Valley entry, where the approach begins. Around 4 hours later we arrive to Pampa de Lenas, our first trekking camp (3000 m).
Day 6.-Pampa de Leñas walk to Casa de Piedra, (3250 m) 7 hours
Day 7.- Casa de Piedra- Plaza Argentina our third night camp is at 4300 6 hours walk
Day 8.- Rest
Day 9.- up to camp1 (4900)-Plaza Argentina
Day 10.- Rest
Day 11.- Up to Camp1where we will set up our first camp
Day 12.- Rest at 5900
Day 13.- Move up to Camp2 5850
Day 14.-Camp 2- Camp3 Colera 6000
Day 15.- Colera 6000 -Summit 6962-Colera
Day 16.-Colera-Plaza de Mulas
Day 17.- Mulas-Penitentes
Day 18.-Extra day in the event of bad weather, unforseen problems, etc
Day 19.-Extra day in the event of bad weather, unforseen problems, etc
Day 20.- Return to Mendoza
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