Mount Penitentes 360 circuit

5 days (4 nights)

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Group size

up to 10 tourists

Overview

Would you like to visit one of the most beautiful areas at the limit between the Chilean and Argentinean Andes? Get this great experience in the trekking around Mount Penitentes, circuit 360 of 25 miles.

From the top of the Serrata Pass (13123 ft = 4000 m) we will enjoy an outstanding view of the Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain on the American continent.

We also hike following the Tupungato Valley and admire an emblematic peak of the Tupungato Volcano (21555 ft = 6570 m), the fourth-highest volcano in the world.

Do not miss the opportunity to discover area with a wilde and well-preserved fauna and flora!

Unique view of the Mount Aconcagua

Admire the view of the Highest Mountain in America from the Serrata Pass

Wild places high in the mountains

Spend your time hiking in the wilderness

Comfortable nights

Rest in cozy refuge and camps with energetic food

Route details

Mendoza city. Meeting with the guide at your hotel.

Control and rent of equipment if required.

The tour starts the next day.

*Please note - accommodation on this day is not included in the price.

Difficulty

Challenging

Tour provider's comments

It is imperative that everyone joining a mountaineering expedition be in a high standard of physical fitness when the expedition begins. You are recommended to do some conditioning. Be sure that a good physical preparation and training will increase chances to get the top.

Federico Z. is the provider of this trip

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The provider speaks: English

Federico is an outdoor lover with plenty of adventures in The Andes. Specialized in the tour logistics and Organization of Expeditions and Treks in the Central Andes, Patagonia, Peru, Bolivia, and French Alps.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Guest House

1 night

Tent

3 nights

We wil stay in the refuge in Penitentes Village for 1 night and in tents for 3 nights.

Tour conditions

Included

roundtrip private transportation from your hotel in Mendoza town;
1 night at the refuge in Penitentes Village (dinner and breakfast included);
professional bilingual guide;
technical equipment ( tent, walking poles, first aid kit, camping cooking gear, etc.);
all meals;
mule camp to camp (max 12 kg per pax).

Payable separately

personal gear (sleeping bags and mattress);
phone communications and items of personal nature;
insurance liability;
ground or air evacuations;
hospitalization or medication of any kind;
any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet.
pick up from airport $18;
pick up from Uco Valley $35;
accommodation on the day before the trip.

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Mendoza

It's important to know

Upper body

2 Top underwear, Polypropylene or 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
1 Fleece hat or balaclava

Lower body

1 Bottom underwear
1 Trekking pant
1 Windproof Gore-Tex pant (we recommend side zippers)

Footwear

1 Pair of trekking boots ( we recommend Gore-Tex models )
1 Pair of crocs or sandals with velcro for the river crossing

Feet

2 Pairs of light-weight socks
2 Pairs of heavy-weight socks

Eyes

1 Pair of glacier glasses with side covers (100% UV)

Others

1 Headlamp
1 Sleeping bag (-20ºC)
1 Pair of hiking poles
Mattress
Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 40)
2 Water bottles
1 Thermo (half litter)

Backpack

Hiking backpack (35 L)

Personal

Camera, video camera, extra batteries
Personal first-aid kit
Personal hygiene kit
6 Batteries for headlamp or other

It would be great if you can bring a 90 L expedition bag every 2 people to load your extra equipment on the mule.

Dates and Prices

Any dates on request during the season

1 Oct, 2024 – 30 Apr, 2025
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