7-day Trek across the Andes from Mendoza (Argentina) to Santiago, Chile

Arrival at Mendoza. Meet with the guides and check the equipment. We will drive to Manzano Histórico, situated at 1,700 meters above sea level, and continue to Portinari Refuge, where we carry out customs formalities. Then, we will begin our trekking to Scaravellia Refuge, at 3,660 meters above sea level, and from there to the Yaretas Valley, in a 3-4 hours trek. Surrounding us, we will get to see Cerro Keops, Cerro Punta Negra and Cerro Punta Blanca.

This is an essential day in the expedition. We will practice some trekking and rest in order to acclimatize and prepare for our next day’s goal.

3 hours of trekking.

Slow ascent to Portillo Argentino, a historic spot situated at 4,380 meters. We will pass between two peaks, Cerro Chiquitoon our right and Portillo Norte on our left. On the way, we will contemplate great panoramic views of the Alto Valle of the Tunuyan River and the surrounding glaciers and mountains such as Cerro Mesón San Juan, Tupungato Volcano and Cerro Marmolejo. Then, we will descend to the Real de la Olla camp.

Full-time working time, approximately 10 to 11 hours.

After the long journey of the day before, on this day we will take a 4-5 hour walk to Corral de Alambre. We will cross the Tunuyan River with the help of the horses.

Easy walk of 5 or 6 hours where we will have to cross streams.

On this day, we will start our hike before dawn and ascend to the “Hito Fronterizo Paso Piuquenes”, located at 4,040 meters above sea level in the border with Chile. From there, we will descend through Chilean territory to Yeso River and, after 3-4 hours, we will reach Termas del Plomo, where we will relax in the thermal baths.

Day of 8 to 9 hours of walking. Lastly, we will go to San Gabriel for customs procedures, and continue our trip to Santiago de Chile. Arrival at the hostel (dinner not included).

Meals not included.