Mount Vallecitos guided ascent (18044 ft)

5 days (4 nights)

Difficulty

Extreme

Comfort

Basic

Group size

up to 10 tourists

Overview

Get an amazing experience in the Cordon del Plata which is located along the highway to Aconcagua - the highest top in the America.

This area offers easy scrambles along the normal routes and also alternative challenging routes. The large concentrations of peaks and short distances between them take the opportunity to admire the view of the highest mountains of the Andes.

You may also acclimatize here before the climbing the Mount Aconcagua. And the Mount Vallecitos is a great option for those starting climbs in the height range.

Explore on of the most popular area for climbers from all over the world.

Admire the picturesque views of the highest tops

Enjoy the beauty of the mountains at high altitude

Сonquer the top

Test yourself on a climb to 18044 ft

Hike with reliable guides

Be sure that experienced guides assist you before and during the trip

Route details

8:00 am — meeting with the guide in Mendoza.

Checking of equipment and renting of extra equipment if required.

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

Difficulty

Extreme

Tour provider's comments

Physically fit and previous experience in altitude are necessary in this climbing.

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

Tent

4 nights

We wil stay in сamps for 4 nights (brand new the North Face V25 tents, light on each tent with a USB charger, common tent the North Face dome for 6 and 8 ppl, solar panels).

Tour conditions

Included

round trip transfer from your hotel in the town of Mendoza;
all meals except in Mendoza;
full board lodging in the refuge (one night);
assistance with the arrangement of loads to be transported by mules;
bilingual guides;
radio VHF communication;
all shared equipment for the expedition (tents, stoves, etc.).

Payable separately

15kg equipment lading by mules only for the way up (way down optional);
personal items (e.g. hygiene, clothes, etc.);
personal porter/mule hire;
phone communications and items of a personal nature;
insurance liability;
ground or air evacuations;
hotel accommodation in Mendoza on the 1st day;
Mule Camp I to Base Camp – $145;
Mule Base camp to Base – $170;
hospitalization or medication of any kind;
any expenses due to last-minute cancellations or delays;
additional costs due to any change in the activity requested by the client;
any other service not mentioned on this condition sheet.

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Mendoza

It's important to know

Upper body
• 2 Upper body base layers, polypropylene or capeline
• 1 Long sleeve shirt
• 1 Fleece jacket
• 1 Windproof Gore-tex jacket (must have a hood)
• 1 Down jacket (hood recommended)

Lower body
• 1 Lower body base layer (thermal underwear or similar)
• 1 Pair of trekking pants
• 1 Pair of Windproof GoreTex pants (we recommend side zippers)

Hands
• 1 Pair of liner gloves
• 1 Pair of fleece or wool gloves

Head
• 1 hat or cap with a wide brim for sun protection
• 1 Fleece hat or balaclava

Footwear

• 1 Pair of trekking boots (we recommend Gore-Tex models)
• 1 Pair of gaiters

Feet
• 2 Pairs of lightweight socks
• 2 Pairs of heavyweight socks

Eyes
• 1 Pair of glacier glasses with side protection (100% UV)

Others
• 1 Headlamp
• 1 Sleeping bag (suitable down to -20ºC / -4ºF)
• 1 Pair of hiking poles
• Mattress
• Cooking Utensils
• Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 40)
• 2 Water bottles
• 1 Thermos flask

Backpack
• Large backpack 90L

Personal
• Camera, extra batteries
• Personal first-aid kit
• 1 Pee bottle
• Personal hygiene kit
• 6 Batteries for the headlamp or other

Dates and Prices

Any dates on request during the season

1 Oct, 2024 – 31 May, 2025
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