Two 4-thousander ascents in Penitentes

Join Tomás, an EPGAMT certified guide, on this Two 4-thousander ascents in Penitentes. And get to the summit of two peaks with amazing views of the Andes!

Andes

5 Days

Jan - Apr, Nov

High

Beginner

Description

This Two 4-thousander ascents in Penitentes will take you up to two beautiful peaks in the Andes.

So in this opportunity, I'll guide you to the summit of mount Penitentes (4350 m) and mount Guimón (4238 m). Both peaks are known for their amazing views.

Penitentes is a small town, with a ski resort, located 170 km west of Mendoza. The town, and the mount, get their names from some rock formations, that look like monks on a pilgrimage to a cathedral. And they are especially beautiful in winter when they are covered in snow.

So the first day we'll cross the Las Cuevas River and hike up to the beginning of the Quebrada Vargas. Then, the next day we'll hike up to 3200 meters, where we'll set our base camp. And the following 2 days will be summit days!

This will be an intense journey and you should be in good shape, so your able to do 2 summits in the following days. But it doesn't require a lot of mountaineering experience.

So if you'd like to Join me for this Two 4-thousander ascents in Penitentes please contact me to check the details and start preparing this adventure.

And if you'd like to try something different in Mendoza please check my Las Cuevas trekking in Mendoza or my Climb Ojos del Salado Volcano.

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: Transfer to Penitentes and first hike

We’ll meet at Uspallata and take a transfer to Penitentes. Then we’ll cross the Las Cuevas River and hike to the beginning of the Quebrada de Vargas.

Day 2: Hike to Quebrada de Vargas (3200 m)

We’ll have breakfast, dismantle our camp and hike up to set our base camp close to Grajales mountain hut (3200 m), where we’ll set the camp again.

Day 3: Summit day

Early start to hike up to the summit of mount Penitentes (4350 m). Then we’ll hike down to the base camp (3200).

Day 4: 2nd summit day

Another early start to get to mount Guimón summit (4238 m). Then back again to our base camp (3200 m).

Day 5: Departure to Mendoza

We’ll dismantle our camp and head back through the Quebrada de Vargas to route 7, where the transfer will be waiting to take us to Uspallata.

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

Uspallata 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!