Mount Penitentes 4-day guided climb
Come to a great non technical ascent with the best certified guiding. Four days of unique landscapes and the best views of Mount Aconcagua and Tupungato Volcano, in Central Andes.
Not specified
Andes
4 Days
All year
Description
If you want to enjoy a non technical climb in an Andean peak, Mount Penitentes is the perfect option for you.
Near the road that leads you to the famous Puente del Inca (“Inca’s Bridge” in English) is Mount Penitentes. A perfect opportunity to practice a climb with the best view of Mount Aconcagua and the Tupungato Volcano.
Mount Penitentes is 4.350 meters high and it’s a great point of The Andes Mountain Range. If you want to know more details about the trip, please find the itinerary below, at the end of this description.
Take into account that although no previous climbing experience is necessary, you have to be well trained. You must have good physical fit because the average hiking time is 6–8 hour per day.
This guided adventure is available all year round. So, you can contact me whenever you want to plan together your climb to Mount Penitentes. It will be a pleasure for me to guide you up there.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transportation start and back
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Itinerary
Day 1: MEETING POINT
We meet in Mendoza City. Before leaving we’ll check the equipment and rent some extra one if you don’t have it.
Day 2: QUEBRADA DE VARGAS
We drive to Penitentes mountain hut at 2.799 meters of height. Then we’ll hike to the base camp across Quebrada de Vargas. We’ll spend the night there.
Day 3: SUMMIT DAY
On the third we’ll try to summit Mount Penitentes. From there, we’ll enjoy a perfect view. Then, we return to the campsite.
Day 4: FINAL POINT
Last day of the expedition. We’ll return to Penitentes Village in order to be transferred back to Mendoza capital.
About the guide
We are a family company of mountain guides and full-time local climbers founded in 2005.
Specialized in mountaineering adventures such as mountain expeditions, horseback riding, mountain biking, trekking and rock climbing in the Central Andes in Mendoza, Argentina.
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