Climbing Cerro Mercedario (6,701m): 18-day Expedition in San Juan, Argentina

The fourth highest peak in South America, behind Aconcagua, the Ojos del Salado and Pissis, El Mercedario (6,701m) is an absolutely breathtaking peak. And, for 18 days, I would like to guide you to the summit of this great mountain.

Located in the Andes of Argentina, in San Juan, El Mercedario is positioned in the Ramada Mountain Range, where it is joined by six other, six thousand meter plus peaks.

There is great history behind the peak. There are curious signs of the presence of past Incan climbing expeditions, dating back more than 500 years, at several of the mountain’s present camps, some of which are are higher than 5,200 meters.

Our journey will begin in Mendoza. From there we will visit several spots as we make our way up El Mercedario. Those spots include El Molle, Guanaquitos, Caballitos Glacier, Pirca del Indio, The Tooth and much more. And, at night, we will be resting at several camps that get progressively higher as we make our way further up the peak.

Participants on this trip should be in good physical condition. You should also have some prior climbing experience.

Climbing a mountain as enormous and majestic as El Mercedario is an unforgettable experience. To participate on this great journey, a journey shared with ancient people who did it centuries earlier, all you have to do is send a request.

I also offer a 15-day expedition that will take you to the summit of Pissis.