Aconcagua

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.

In mountaineering terms, Northwest Ridge (Normal Route) is technically an easy mountain if approached from the north, . Although the effects of altitude are severe (atmospheric pressure is 40% of sea-level at the summit), the use of supplemental oxygen is not required. Altitude sickness will affect most climbers to some extent, depending on the degree of Acclimatization

 

Climbing Season: December through March.

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

The program includes

• Private transport from airport to Hotel ( Santiago Chile )
• Transportation from Santiago to Mendoza city
• Two (2) nights in Mendoza Hotel **** double occupancy rooms with breakfast included.
• Mountain Guide Certified by UIAGM http://aconcaguaguides.info/guides_and_staff.html
• Welcome and Farewell dinner-lunch in Mendoza (Drinks Include only one Mineral water )
• Help in obtaining the necessary climbing permits. Aconcagua National park
• Transportation in private Transport from hotel in Mendoza to Penitentes and back.
• Lunch in Valle Uspallata in route to Penitentes. (Drinks Include only one Mineral water )
• One (1) night lodging in Hotel Penitentes, double occupancy rooms, includes dinner ( Drinks Include only one Mineral water ) and breakfast.
• Transportation from Penitentes to Valle de las Vacas trailhead.
• Mules for the transport of equipment from Puente del Inca (Los Puquios) to Plaza Argentina and back. Limit of 30 Kg. per person. (Back and Forth). We also transport the personal equipment to the camps intermediate Pampa de Leñas and Casa de Piedra.
• Food and drinks in Pampa de Leñas, two (2) nights. Food and drinks in Casa de Piedras, one (1) night.
• Food, drinks and base camp service in Plaza Argentina, with a limit of up to five (5) nights. Includes: private mess tent with tables and seats, all necessary dishes (knife pocket, fork, spoon, plate and termal glass), served meals, cook, equipment storage tent for use while group is at the higher camps, electric lights, permanent radio communication, toilet tent.
• High quality four season tents (North Face, Mountain Hard Wear, ), stoves, cookware and dishes.
• All necessary food for the high camps.
• First aid supplies pulse oximeter
• Radio for permanent communication between base camp, Mendoza and Puquios to be able to co-ordinate different logistical issues, reservations and. when necessary, rescues or evacuations.

You are responsible for

• Airfare and airport taxes to and from Mendoza. Bus tickets to and from Mendoza.
• Climbing permits.
• Food and drink not mentioned in Itinerary
• Personal porters.
• Individual equipmente and gear
• Extra costs as a result of abandoning of the expedition.
• Medical or traveler’s insurance. Costs as a result of an emergency rescue.
• Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, internet, telephone calls and other items not mentioned above)
• All other services not listed as Included