Aconcagua Trek - Short option (4 days)

Proposal

Aconcagua: Stone Sentinel in sight

We present you the most accessible route to get up close to the highest giant in America and the western hemisphere. An adventure on foot up to 4,000 masl, right at the base of one of the most imposing walls on earth, with almost 3,000 meters of unevenness.

Dates Season 2022/2023:

Short trek - 4 days:

December 3
January 5
January 17
February 4
February 19th

Long trek (Cerro Bonete or Plaza Canada, camp 1) - 7 days:

December 3
January 5
January 17
February 4 - Option crossing to Quebrada de Matienzo - Las Cuevas - NEW!
February 19th

Itinerary - Exclusive programming in Aconcagua:

We recommend staying the night before in the city of Mendoza.

Day 1: Mendoza-Puente del Inca (2800 masl): Meeting in the city of Mendoza, bus terminal, airport or we pick you up for your accommodation. 7 am. Presentation of guides and equipment check. Transfer to the office of the Aconcagua Provincial Park for the application and payment of climbing permits (ask for the procedure online, several days before). Last minute purchases. Transfer to Puente del Inca. Mountain lodge. Rest, short walks, dinner, overnight.

Day 2: Puente del Inca-Confluencia (3400 masl): Start of the trek. Horcones (2900 masl), base of Aconcagua. Presentation of permits and entrance to the Aconcagua Provincial Park. First section of the trek. We pass through the Horcones lagoon where we get the first great view of the Colossus of America, with its impressive and majestic south wall. We cross the bridge over the Horcones River and continue to the Confluencia camp (3400 masl). Rest. Use of canopies-domes for meals and meetings. We will use mountain tents, from now on, to sleep. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Confluencia - Plaza Francia (4000 masl) - Confluence (3400 masl): We will dedicate this day to an important walk through the area with options between the Plaza Francia viewpoint (base south wall) or the slopes of Cerro Tolosa, with spectacular views of the south wall of Aconcagua and its glaciers. Return in the afternoon, rest and hydration. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Return to Puente del Inca along the same path used to enter the Aconcagua Provincial Park: The colossus begins to give us the reverse view and we say goodbye to this beautiful protected area of ??the Province of Mendoza. The vehicle will wait for us in the parking lot to take us back to Mendoza City, where we will arrive in the afternoon (bus terminal end point).

End of the adventure and our services.

Elevation Profile

Included Services

Transfers from and to Mendoza City
1 night of hostel in Penitentes or Puente del Inca
2 nights sleeping in tents in Confluencia
Dining tents with tables, chairs and kitchen in Confluencia
Dishes (plate, glass, cutlery)
Professional mountain guides and helpers (1 in 6)
Guide assistants and group coordinators
All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 4.
Porting of general equipment and some of the particular equipment until Confluencia (mules).
General kitchen equipment, first aid and communication
Permanent assistance

Services NOT included

Ticket to Mendoza
Trekking permit to Aconcagua Provincial Park (USD 120 foreigners).
Expenses caused by abandoning the program.

Note

Minors under the age of 18 must bring authorization signed and certified by the parents.

Lunch: Milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold sandwiches, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable stews with bacon or chorizo ;chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various , barbacue (goat), Chaw Fan, chicken with rice among other meals
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.

It is necessary to complete the personal / medical file to clarify if someone does not eat some type of food.

Where to sleep

First night we sleep on a Hostal in Puente del Inca
Rest of the nights we sleep on tents, and we use domes for meetings and meals

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be trained?

For any mountain activity you need to have a previous physical preparation, or be physically active. In this case we suggest training (jogging twice to three times a week, cycling or swimming) and doing a good leg workout (gym, crossfit, etc.)

Do I need to have previous experience?

We recommend walking at least once before this trekking with a backpack, although no previous experience is required. Having slept in a tent also helps as a experience for this trekking.

Where do we spend the night?

Overnight is spent in mountain campsite in igloo tents, comfortable and for 2, 3 or 4 people.

Do I have to carry a tent?

The tents are included in the service. If you want to bring yours, ask us.

What is the weather like ?

Even though we visit the area in summer, temperatures tend to fall at night.

Are there any breaks to rest?

Stops are given with a frequency and graduation according to the intensity. There are breaks for lunch, snack, and rest.

How old do I have to be to do this activity?

From 12 years old. We also recommend you to contact us before registering or registering a minor just to make sure that his/her experience is the suitable for this trek.

How much does the backpack weigh?

In a woman backpack, from 8 to 10 kilos, in a man from 10 to 12 kilos.

Is there a porter service?

We have a mule porting service, which will carry the general equipment, such as kitchen items, food, tents, and security items, in the sections from one camp to another.

What do we eat?

Lunch: Milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold sandwiches, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable stews with bacon or chorizo ;chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various , barbacue (goat), Chaw Fan, chicken with rice among other meals
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.

It is necessary to complete the personal / medical file to clarify if someone does not eat some type of food.

Height Exposure

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How to interpret these values?

Each aspect is evaluated from 20% to 100%, where:

20-40%: Basic or beginner level
60%: Intermediate level
80-100%: Advanced or expert level

Ideal for beginners

This adventure is perfect for those starting in outdoor activities.

Required equipment

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Trekking Small Backpack (30 to 45 liters)
Warm sleeping bag
Insulated sleeping pad (10 to 15mm)
trekking poles
Waterproof plastic bags to keep all the clothes inside the backpack

CLOTHING

trekking socks
Underwear
1 pair of trekking boots (in good conditions)
1 second pair of resting footwear
Long trekking pants (NO JEAN)
1 pair of leggings
2 Dry fit synthetic short sleeve t-shirts
1 Long sleeve shirt
Fleece and duvet jacket
1 waterproof / breathable jacket (parka,ultrex,goretex)
1 sun hat (with flaps)
1 handkerchief to cover your neck from the sun (multifunction scarves type Buff)
Warm gloves
Warm hat

PERSONAL ELEMENTS

Passport or ID.
Medical insurance
Travel assistance insurance. Required.

OTHER ELEMENTS

Front flashlight with batteries (With spare batteries)
Sunglasses (Category III or IV)
Sunscreen (not less than factor 45). Lip balm
Toilet paper. Wet wipes
Containers for water for at least 2 liters (can be a plastic bottle)

OPTIONAL, not mandatory (see space and weight)

Steel thermos
Binoculars, monocle. Camera
Book, travel diary, pencil, pen.

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Aconcagua Trekking - Puente del Inca - Confluencia - Plaza Francia - Centinela de Piedra

Proposal

Elevation Profile

Included Services

Services NOT included

Note

Menu

Where to sleep

Frequently Asked Questions

Difficulty Graduation System

Backpack (M)

Physical (F)

Technical (T)

Psycho (P)

Height (A)

How to interpret these values?

Ideal for beginners

Required equipment

Rental Equipment

Trekking sleeping bag

Pair of Trekking Poles

Rental mittens

Pair of Crampons

Rental : helmet, crampons and ice ax

Combo Top: helmet, crampons, ice ax and full harness

Category 3 sunglasses - Shepra Julbo Spectrom

Backpack for trekking and mountaineering - Woman

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Aconcagua Trekking - Puente del Inca - Confluencia - Plaza Francia - Centinela de Piedra

Proposal

Elevation Profile

Included Services

Services NOT included

Note

Menu

Where to sleep

Frequently Asked Questions

Difficulty Graduation System

Backpack (M)

Physical (F)

Technical (T)

Psycho (P)

Height (A)

How to interpret these values?

Ideal for beginners

Required equipment

Rental Equipment

Trekking sleeping bag

Pair of Trekking Poles

Rental mittens

Pair of Crampons

Rental : helmet, crampons and ice ax

Combo Top: helmet, crampons, ice ax and full harness

Category 3 sunglasses - Shepra Julbo Spectrom

Backpack for trekking and mountaineering - Woman

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