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6-day Plaza Argentina Trek in Mendoza

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Join Grajales Expeditions and admire Aconcagua from the Condor’s perspective on this 6-day trek to Plaza Argentina, Mendoza.

Andes

6 Days

Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec

High

Intermediate


Description

Come and visit Plaza Argentina, one of the main base camps in the East Face route to the Aconcagua summit**,** in Mendoza.

The Aconcagua (6,962 meters) is the highest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemispheres. Climbers from all over the world come to reach its majestic summit.

We’ll start our tour in the City of Mendoza. I can pick you up at the airport or bus station if you need it.

During these 6 days we will go across the Vacas Valley and visit three different base camps of the mountain: Pampa de Leñas (2,950 meters), Casa de Piedra (3,240 meters) and Plaza Argentina (4,190 meters). As you can see, we will be gradually getting higher as the trek progresses.

Some of the wonders you will see during this trek are the Polish Glacier and the East Face of the Aconcagua. What’s more exciting is that at the end of the tour we will return from Plaza Argentina to the trailhead flying in a private helicopter!

Please find a more detailed itinerary below and remember that you’ll need a good level of fitness to join this trek.

So what are you waiting for? Request to book and prepare to be amazed by the Andean landscapes, on this 6 day trek to Plaza Argentina.

Meeting point

Mendoza City

Itinerary

Day 1: Mendoza - Los Penitentes

Pick up at the airport. We’ll drive for 3 hours to Los Penitentes (2,580 meters) and spend the night at the lodge.

Day 2: Pampa de Leñas

We’ll drive to Punta de Vacas. From there we’ll start the hike and, after 4 hours, we’ll reach our first camp: Pampa de Leñas (2,950 meters).

Day 3: Casa de Piedra

We’ll hike for 6 hours to Casa de Piedra (3,240 meters), our second camp. You will admire the Polish Glacier and the East Face of the Aconcagua.

Day 4: Plaza Argentina

Through Relinchos Valley, we’ll get to Plaza Argentina (4,190 meters). We’ll enjoy a meal in the base camp.

Day 5: Plaza Argentina

Day to rest and explore in Plaza Argentina.

Day 6: Heli flight and end of the program

We’ll arrange the helicopter flight and you’ll admire the Andes from the Condor’s point of view!

We will land in Horcones and drive to Mendoza to say goodbye.

 

Details

More info

The program on day 1 begins around 9 AM, in order to have enough time to check your gear and obtain the trekking permit before noon. Please schedule your arrival accordingly (I strongly recommend being in Mendoza the day before).


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