First experience on High Altitude mountain climbing and acclimatization.
(11 days)
If you prefer mountain climbing or hiking to rock climbing, this is the trip for you. Cordon del Plata sits at 6,000+ meters, only 80 Km from Mendoza. Most people come to the area to experience Aconcagua, the highest summit in America, but this smaller Cordillera is stunning and well worth a visit. The Andes in Argentina are 5,000 km long, so there is still plenty of virgin terrain to explore and smaller Cordilleras, such as this one, where fewer people travel.
This trip will introduce you to the acclimatization system, so you can see how your body reacts to high altitude – all while still having a good time. You will climb 4 or 5 minor summits before heading up the main one, Cerro del Plata (6,000 meters).
Cordon del Plata is a picture-perfect scene and a great way to familiarize yourself with altitude.
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Day 1: Night in Mendoza. Checking equipment.
Day 2: Transfer to Vallecitos. Short hiking, 3-4h to Loma Blanca summit (3,800m). Stay the night in a mountain hut at 2,400m.
Day 3: San Bernardo summit at 4,500m. 8h. Return to hut.
Day 4: Load carry to Camp 1 at 3500m (2h).
Day 5: Climb Cerro Stepanek (4,100m).
Day 6: Load carry to High Camp at 4,200m and back to Camp 1.
Day 7: Move up to High Camp.
Day 8: Summit day to Vallecitos (5,500m). This is a long day.
Day 9: Swing day in case you need it for acclimatization or poor weather conditions.
Day 10: Return to Mendoza, night in hotel.
Day 11: Depart Mendoza
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Price: 1200 Usd per person ( minimum 2 people)
Its included:
High Mountain Guide and Instructor , Mountain Assistant in case we are more than 2 people, Meals while in the mountains, camping and cooking equipment, Land transportation, Hotel in Mendoza in a Dble rooms, Rock climbing equipment.
Its Not included:
Personal climbing and wear equipment, meals in town, visit to the vineyards, calls and laundry in town, medical and travel insurance, etc…
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