Experience one of the most spectacular trips we offer - Aconcagua Plaza Francia Trekking!
The three-day trek of intermediate level of difficulty will take you to the impressive lookout of the gigantic South Face of Mount Aconcagua, one of the largest walls in the world located at 4200m.
During the treck you will witness avalanches, huge waterfalls, beautiful rivers, and glaciers.
7:00 am Transfer to the Horcones Valley 9678 ft | 2950 m
Trek to Confluencia base camp 11122 ft | 3390 m (3 hrs)
Elevation gain 440m = 1443ft
Not climbing or mountaineering experience is needed to participate in our guided Aconcagua normal route expeditions. However, you are recommended to do some conditioning. Anyone who is in good health and mentally prepared can take part in our expeditions. Be sure that a good physical preparation and training will increase chances to get the top.
Experience the comfortable base camp services with tasty and energetic food, fresh drinks, and good coffee, and spend the night in a warm and pleasant geodesic dome.
Upper body
• 2 Top underwear, polypropylene or thermal capeline
• 1 Long sleeve shirts
• 1 Fleece jacket
• 1 Windproof Gore-Tex jacket, it must have a hood
• 1 Down jacket, it´s better with a Hood
Hands
• 1 Pairs of liner gloves
• 1 Pair of fleece or wool gloves
Head
• 1 Hat or cap for the sun protection
• 1 Fleece hat
Lower body
• Bottom underwear
• 1 Trekking pant
Footwear
• 1 Pair of good trekking boots | we recommend with Gore-Tex
Feet
• 1 Pairs of lightweight socks
• 2 Pairs of heavy-weight socks
Eyes
• 1 Pair of glacier glasses 100% UV protection
Others
• 1 Headlamp
• 1 Sleeping bag confortable at -5 / -10ºC
• 1 Pair of hiking poles
• 1 Water bottles
Backpack
• Large backpack [45-65 L]
Personal
• Extra batteries
• Personal first-aid kit
• Sunscreen and lip protection [SPF 40]
• Personal hygiene kit
We will provide you with the required gear for the accomplishment of any of our activities (except personal items and clothes), i.e. tents, stoves, cooking and climbing gear. If required, we can rent any other extra equipment (like sleeping bags) or advise you on where to rent it in Mendoza. During the activity you will be asked to carry your own gear but also other shared gear and food.
