Aconcagua Ascent
$ 5,400.00
Standing at 6,961 meters (22,838 ft), Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas, the Southern Hemisphere, and the highest peak outside Asia. Located in Argentina’s Andes, it is one of the legendary Seven Summits and one of the world’s most sought-after high-altitude mountaineering objectives. Although the Normal Route is non-technical, the extreme altitude, unpredictable weather, and powerful winds make this ascent a demanding challenge that requires excellent physical fitness, proper acclimatization, and careful preparation.
The expedition follows the scenic Horcones Valley to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp before ascending through a series of high camps toward the summit. Climbers are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views across the Andes, stretching into both Argentina and Chile. Reaching the summit of Aconcagua is considered one of the greatest achievements in high-altitude mountaineering and an unforgettable experience for adventurers from around the world.
| Difficulty |
Difficult |
|---|---|
| Days of Excursion |
16 days |
| Min. group size |
2 people |
| Max. group size |
16 people |
| Quantity | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | $ 4,860.00 | 10% |
| 6-8 | $ 4,590.00 | 15% |
| 9+ | $ 4,320.00 | 20% |
99999 in stock
Gallery
Itinerary
We depart by private transport to the village of Olleros at 3,450 m, then continue along a dirt trail to the Huaracayoc ravine at 3,940 m. There, we meet the team of muleteers and pack animals to begin the 14.5-kilometer journey to the Rurec camp.
We set up camp.
6H +560 m / –
Breakfast at the accommodation. At 11:30 a.m., we depart for Penitentes. At 1:00 p.m., we stop for lunch at “Don Elias” Restaurant in the beautiful town of Uspallata. Arrival in Penitentes in the afternoon. We send the equipment that will be transported by muleteers to Plaza de Mulas, as well as the equipment that will be transported by muleteers to Confluencia and later to Plaza de Mulas. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the accommodation. We then travel by private vehicle along a scenic mountain road to Quebrada de Horcones. After checking in at Aconcagua Provincial Park, we begin our ascent.
The hike takes approximately 3–4 hours, arriving at the area known as Confluencia. Lunch at the camp. Free afternoon to rest and enjoy the surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast. We hike for approximately 4–6 hours to the Plaza Francia viewpoint, offering spectacular views of Aconcagua’s South Face at 4,200 m.a.s.l. We then descend for approximately 2–3 hours.
Box lunch. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Early breakfast. We begin our hike at 7:00 a.m., with an estimated hiking time of 8–10 hours. Box lunch along the way. Arrival at Plaza de Mulas in the afternoon, followed by camp setup. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Breakfast. Rest and preparation for the ascent.
Early breakfast. We begin our ascent to Cerro Bonete, with a moderate 4–5-hour hike. Upon reaching the summit, enjoy impressive views of Aconcagua’s West Face.
Box lunch. We return to base camp in the afternoon and set up camp. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast. Ascent to Camp I “Canadá” to carry up food, fuel, and equipment. Box lunch. Return to Base Camp and settle back into camp. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast. We begin our ascent toward our first high-altitude camp, Camp I “Canadá,” located at 4,800 m.a.s.l. The hike takes approximately 3–4 hours. Upon arrival, we set up camp. Box lunch. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast. We continue our ascent toward the second high-altitude camp, Nido de Cóndores. Enjoy impressive views of the surrounding Andes mountain range. The hike takes approximately 2–4 hours. Upon arrival, we set up camp. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast. We prepare for summit day. We check the weather conditions with Base Camp and determine the best day for the ascent.
We have three possible summit days built into our itinerary. These additional days are designed to maximize our chances of reaching the summit, as we only need one suitable weather window to make the ascent.
At the guide’s discretion, these days may also be used at earlier stages of the expedition to allow the group additional time for acclimatization, if considered necessary.
After reaching the summit, we descend to Camp III, where we can enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Breakfast. We ascend to Camp III “Cólera,” also known as “Berlín,” with an estimated hiking time of 2–4 hours. Upon arrival, we set up the high-altitude camp.
Box lunch. Dinner and overnight stay. This is a very important day, so we recommend resting early in the afternoon and having a light dinner in preparation for summit day.
The day begins at 4:00 a.m. with breakfast. We ascend along the North Ridge toward Independencia Refuge at 6,450 m.a.s.l., where we see the first rays of sunlight of the day.
We continue toward the “Portezuelo del Viento,” where we may encounter strong winds even on relatively calm days. From there, we traverse the upper section of Aconcagua’s West Face and climb “La Canaleta,” a 300-meter couloir that leads us to the summit ridge.
From the top of La Canaleta, the “Filo del Guanaco” offers a relatively easy traverse to the summit. This final section normally takes about one hour. From the Guanaco Ridge, we can look directly down at the 3,000 meters of vertical ice and rock that make up Aconcagua’s South Face, considered one of the great mountain faces in the world.
At the summit, the reward is a breathtaking 360-degree panorama, along with an indescribable sense of achievement and emotion that can only truly be understood by experiencing it yourself. The satisfaction of reaching your goal and completing the mission—of reaching a point where you can literally feel as though you are touching the sky—is an unforgettable experience.
Important: It is essential to conserve enough energy for the descent back to Camp III.
Return from Camp III to Base Camp, where we enjoy a well-deserved dinner and celebrate our successful ascent in the comfort of Base Camp.
After dismantling the camp and preparing the luggage and equipment to be transported by mule, we begin our 7–8-hour hike back to Laguna de Horcones. There, we meet our transportation, which will take us back to the city of Mendoza.
End of our services.
- Day 1: Mendoza – Preparation and permit processing. Maximum elevation: 760 m.a.s.l.
- Day 2: Mendoza – Penitentes at 2,750 m.a.s.l.
- Day 3: Penitentes – Laguna Horcones – Confluencia at 3,300 m.a.s.l.
- Day 4: Confluencia – Acclimatization hike to Plaza Francia at 4,200 m.a.s.l.
- Day 5: Confluencia – Plaza de Mulas at 4,250 m.a.s.l.
- Day 6: Plaza de Mulas – Rest and preparation.
- Day 7: Plaza de Mulas – Cerro Bonete at 5,000 m.a.s.l.
- Day 8: Plaza de Mulas – Camp I “Canadá” – Plaza de Mulas.
- Day 9: Plaza de Mulas – Camp I “Canadá” at 4,800 m.a.s.l.
- Day 10: Camp I “Canadá” – Camp II “Nido de Cóndores” at 5,350 m.a.s.l.
- Day 11: Camp II “Nido de Cóndores” – Rest and preparation for the ascent.
- Day 12: Weather contingency day.
- Day 13: Camp II “Nido de Cóndores” – Camp III “Cólera”.
- Day 14: Camp III “Cólera” – Summit – Camp III “Cólera”.
- Day 15: Camp III “Cólera” – Plaza de Mulas.
- Day 16: Plaza de Mulas – Penitentes – Mendoza.
- UIAGM-certified mountain guide (International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations).
- Assistant guide for groups of more than 5 passengers.
- 3 nights of hotel accommodation in Mendoza.
- Full board during the ascent, including kitchen and dining equipment.
- Transfer from the bus terminal or airport to the hotel in Mendoza upon arrival.
- Mule transport for carrying mountain equipment to Plaza de Mulas. Maximum 60 kg total.
- Mule transport for the descent from Plaza de Mulas to Horcones. Maximum 60 kg total.
- Mule transport from Penitentes to Confluencia.
- Mule transport from Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas.
- Camping space and use of bathroom facilities at the approach and descent camps.
- Assistance with the permit application process in Mendoza.
- Safety equipment, including a fully equipped first-aid kit, radios, satellite phone, rope, and digital pulse oximeter.
- Helicopter evacuation in case of emergency, requested by the guide and authorized by the on-duty physician.
- Medical check-ups at the approach camps and Base Camp.
- Weather report support and monitoring for summit day.
- First and last nights of accommodation in Mendoza.
- High-altitude porters for carrying equipment, trash, and human waste.
- Personal expenses, including tips, beverages, laundry, telephone calls, and any other services not specifically listed as included.
- Meals in Mendoza and outside Aconcagua Provincial Park.
- Transportation of any kind, except for the scheduled transfer from Mendoza to Punta de Vacas and the return transfer from Horcones to Mendoza.
- Entrance fee to Aconcagua Provincial Park through Horcones Valley, with park services, at a cost of US$000.00.
- Personal equipment, including sleeping bag, warm clothing, thermos, sandals, sunglasses, water bottles, crampons, trekking poles, etc.
- Any costs arising from rescue operations or abandonment of the expedition.
- Costs of accommodation, meals, and transportation resulting from an early descent due to altitude sickness, weather conditions, social unrest, or physical, mental, and/or mountaineering-related circumstances.
MAECENAS IACULIS
Vestibulum curae torquent diam diam commodo parturient penatibus nunc dui adipiscing convallis bulum parturient suspendisse parturient a.Parturient in parturient scelerisque nibh lectus quam a natoque adipiscing a vestibulum hendrerit et pharetra fames nunc natoque dui.
ADIPISCING CONVALLIS BULUM
- Vestibulum penatibus nunc dui adipiscing convallis bulum parturient suspendisse.
- Abitur parturient praesent lectus quam a natoque adipiscing a vestibulum hendre.
- Diam parturient dictumst parturient scelerisque nibh lectus.
Scelerisque adipiscing bibendum sem vestibulum et in a a a purus lectus faucibus lobortis tincidunt purus lectus nisl class eros.Condimentum a et ullamcorper dictumst mus et tristique elementum nam inceptos hac parturient scelerisque vestibulum amet elit ut volutpat.
