Three 4-thousander ascents in Mendoza

Join Tomás, an EPGAMT certified guide, on this Three 4-thousander ascents in Mendoza. And enjoy an intense adventure conquering three summits in one trip.

Andes

5 Days

Jan - Apr, Nov, Dec

High

Intermediate

Description

This Three 4-thousander ascents in Mendoza is your chance to live an intense adventure in the Andes!

And the way to get it done is to go deep into the beautiful Cordón del Plata Provincial Park. This natural paradise is located 80 km west of Mendoza and was created to protect the great amount of permanent ice, glaciers and andean biodiversity. Because of its great diversity it's one of the most important biological area in the andean tundra.

Up in the park, we'll camp in Veguitas camp site (3200 m) from where there is a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. And from here we'll hike to mount San Bernardo (4200 m) one day and to mounts Adolfo Calle (4200 m) and Stepanek (4100) the next day.

Although this ascents aren't technically difficult, they required to be in good shape and a bit of previous mountaineering experience. It will take us between 4 and 7 days depending on the weather conditions and your acclimatization.

So please, if you think you're up to the task and you're ready for a real adventure, send me a request and I'll guide you to this Three 4-thousander ascents in Mendoza.

And if you want to try something different in Mendoza please check my Ascent to Cerro El Plata, Mendoza or my Ascent to 4.350m Cerro Penitentes.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Personal insurance

Price details

All trips are made with 3 clients.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and hike to Veguitas camp (3200 m)

Transfer from Mendoza to Vallecitos mountain hut area (2800 m). Hike up to Veguitas camp (3200 m).

Day 2: Veguitas camp (3200 m) - San Bernardo (4200 m)

Hike to mount San Bernardo summit (4200 m). Hike back to camp.

Day 3: Rest day

Rest day at Veguitas camp. Optional: Trek to Quebrada del Medio.

Day 4: Veguitas camp (3200 m) - Calle (4200) - Stepanek (4100)

Early hike to mounts Adolfo Calle (4200 m) first and Stepanek (4100 m). Then back to Veguitas camp (3200 m). It will be a long 11 hours walk day.

Day 5: Hike down and transfer to Mendoza

Hike down to Vallecitos mountain hut area (2800 m). Argentinian barbecue for lunch. Transfer back to Mendoza.

Details

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Recommended equipment:

Trekking pants
thermal pants
Waterproof pants
1 pair of warm high mountain socks
1 pair of thin socks
2 pairs of trekking socks
Waterproof shoes
1 pair of leggings
2 T-shirts
2 thermal T-shirts
Fleece jacket
Warm jacket
Waterproof jacket
1 pair of thin gloves
1 pair of gloves
Cap
hat
Buff
Sunglasses
Trekking pole
75 + 15 liters backpack
Headlamp
Sleeping bag (-15º / -20º C)
Mat
Thermos
Swiss army knife
Plate and glass
2 bottles (1 liter minimum)
Personal first-aid kit
Sunscreen
Crampons and Ice axe (depending on the terrain)

Equipment rental: If you need to rent some of the gear please let me know.

Meeting point

YPF in front of the Bus station in Mendoza.

About the guide

Martín

5.0

(1)

Mountain Leader

EPGAMT Mountain guide from Argentina.

The mountain is my workplace and space to enjoy what I like to do ... mountaineering.

I climbedd and promoted various mountains and volcanoes such as: Aconcagua , Ojos del Salado, Pissis , Walter Penck , Incahuasi, Plata, Rincon, Vallecitos , etc.

The mountain can find oneself, to rediscover the essence and every moment. It is a natural place that transmits balance, harmony, tranquility and at the same time, tests us and motivates us to self-improvement. The mountain is accessible to all, just enough to take the first step ... we offer a different experience to share.

Languages

Spanish

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What people are saying about Martín

Vambola

Many thanks to You again for excellent organization our trip to Ojos with Martin Torres! Martin very good man and I`m very glad to have this new real friend!