Trekking to Plaza de Mulas

Proposal

Aconcagua is one of the most visited mountains in the world, is the roof of America and of the Western hemisphere. 6962 meters, attracts people from all over the planet. The climate and conditions of the planet. The climate and conditions of the high mountain make this expedition a unique adventure.

Our Style for Aconcagua:

We assist the group throughout the year, in physical and mental preparation.
We advise you during all the previous moinths in your equipment.
We propose an itinerary that includes staggered and progressive acclimation.

2025-2026

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

December 5
January 6
February 4

Itinerary - Exclusive programming in Aconcagua:

NOTE: We are not doing Cerro Bonete due to a new disposition of the Parque Provincial, that requires to pay the ascent permit for Aconcagua, to make an ascent to Cerro Bonete, we offer instead an ascent to Plaza Canada Camp (5000 masl).

We recommend to spend the night before in Mendoza City.

Day 1: Mendoza-Puente del Inca (2800 masl) Meeting in Mendoza city in the morning. Guides presentation , equipment/gear check , advice for rent, printing of permits among other lats minutes details. Transfer to the office of Aconcagua Provincial Park for the application and payment of all the permits. Last minute purchases. Transfer to Puente del Inca (2800 masl). Check In in mountain hostel. Rest, short walks, hydration. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Confluencia (3300 masl). Breakfast. Transfer to Horcones (2900 masl). Presentation of permits and admission to the Aconcagua Provincial Park. First section of the trekking. 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 Confluencia camp (3300 masl). Break. Use of domes for meals and meetings. We will use mountain tents to sleep, from here on. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Confluencia (3300 masl). Breakfast. Walk through the area with options between the viewpoint of Plaza Francia (base south wall) or the slopes of Cerro Tolosa. Return in the afternoon, rest and hydration.Preparation for the next day. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Plaza de Mulas (4350 masl). Breakfast. Walk to the base camp of the normal route, Plaza de Mulas. We will cross the Horcones river to get to Playa Ancha , a long sector that has the appearance of a great flat. Finally there is a continuous ascent through Cuesta Brava. We reach Plaza de Mulas in the afternoon. Rest and hydration. Medical check. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Plaza de Mulas (4350 masl). Breakfast. Rest day, medical check-up and general controls. Hydration and good nutrition. Short walks in the area to get to know the camp, one of the largest in the world. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Plaza de Mulas - Plaza Canada. Breakfast. On this day , our objective is to ascent to camp 1 of the normal Aconcagua route.Great views of the area and the reoute to summit. Return to Plaza de Mulas camp. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Descent to Confluencia-Horcones, 10-hour descent. Transfer to Mendoza city, arriving at 6 pm. End of our services.

Elevation Profile

Included Services

Professional mountain guides
Specific advice on materials and personal equipment.
Transfers from the city of Mendoza to Valllecitos and Horcones (uphill)
Transfers from Horcones to the city of Mendoza (downhill)
Technical safety equipment, VHF radios, mountain first aid kit.
Base camp service (tents, chairs, tables,etc.) in Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas.
Tents during the whole expedition.
Full board (all meals) during the entire expedition: breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner.
Porter mules for general and personal equipment to Plaza de Mulas camp.
1 night in hostel in Puente del Inca
Permanent assistance

Services NOT included

Permits to enter Aconcagua Provincial Park (in case of climbing Mount Bonete, you need the same permit as Mount Aconcagua)
Meals and accommodation extra than those specified in the program.
Tips
Evacuation expenses and eventual transfer in different places of the provincial park (helicopter and mules).
Personal Equipment (see listing request)
Transfers from the city of origin of each passenger to Mendoza city (ask for bus tickets from Buenos Aires or Chile )

Note

This program is subject to weather, geographical, and politics conditions. Modifications can happen during the activity depending on several factors. All the desitions will be on charge guides and company coordinators.

Cold meals/Lunches: Milanesa (tradional Argentine beef cut) and tomato sandwiches, sandwiches, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable stews-bacon-red chorizo, chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various sauces or stew, roasted meat, Chaw Fan, chicken with rice , pizzas ....
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.
Individual bag with energetic snacks: Nougats, bars, nuts, chocolates, alfajores, candies, others ...

It is necessary to complete the personal / medical file to clarify if you have any special diet

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.

Difficulty Graduation System

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40%

Backpack (M)

Backpack: Weight / Duration of the Day.

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60%

Physical (F)

Physical demand

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40%

Technical (T)

Technician: Difficulty in the Field / Equipment.

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40%

Psycho (P)

Psychological Strength

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60%

Height (A)

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

Recommended for intermediate level

Previous experience and good physical condition required.

Required equipment

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Backpack for trekking (60 to 80 liters)
Warm sleeping bag (-5 to -10 comfort degrees, eg 700gms of feather or synthetic good).
Insulated sleeping pad (10 to 15mm).
Trekking poles
Sturdy plastic bags for storing clothes.

CLOTHES

5 pairs of trekking socks
Underwear
1 pair of trekking boots (in good conditions)
1 second pair of footwear to cross rivers
Long trekking pants (NO JEAN)
1 pair of leggings
2 Dry fit synthetic short sleeve t-shirts
1 Long sleeve shirt
2 fleece sweatshirt
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