Aconcagua Ascent
At 6962 metres above sea level, Mt Aconcagua is a towering sentinel that attracts people from around the world to challenge themselves through unpredictable weather, freezing temperatures and adverse conditions to reach the summit and stand atop 'The Roof of the Americas'. This expedition offers those with a high level of fitness, determination and sense of adventure, the opportunity to climb one of the Seven Summits (the highest mountain in each continent). It is a difficult climb; however it is something which is possible to achieve without previous mountaineering experience provided you prepare well, both physically and mentally for the climb. To reach the summit of Aconcagua is an incredible achievement with many rewards: rugged beauty, spectacular vistas and individual accomplishment.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Mon) Arrive in Mendoza and transfer to hotel. Evening briefing. |
| 2 | Drive to Puente del Inca. Prepare for trek. |
| 3 | Begin trek. Walk to Confluencia (3 hours). |
| 4 | Acclimatisation walk to Plaza Francia, return to Confluencia (6 hours). |
| 5 | Trek to Plaza de Mulas (8 hours). |
| 6-8 | Rest and acclimatisation plus training hikes around the Plaza de Mulas. |
| 9 | Trek to Camp 1 'Canada' and return (5 hours). |
| 10 | Rest and acclimatisation day at Plaza de Mulas. |
| 11 | Trek to Camp 1 'Canada' (4 hours). |
| 12 | Trek to Camp 2 'Nido de Condores' (5 hours). |
| 13 | Rest and acclimatisation day at Camp 2. |
| 14 | Trek to Camp 3 'Berlin'. (4 hours). |
| 15 | Climb to summit from Camp 3 (8-10 hours to the summit, 3 hours return). |
| 16 | Return trek to Plaza de Mulas (8 hours). |
| 17 | Final trek down to Puente del Inca. Overnight hostel. |
| 18 | Drive back to Mendoza and celebrate achievements. Overnight hotel. |
| 19 | Trip ends in Mendoza this morning (Fri). |
| 20 | Optional contingency day for bad weather. |
| 21 | Optional contingency day for bad weather (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
21 days |
Trip Code |
PSAC |
Activities |
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| Mountaineering (Moderate), Trekking (Challenging) | |
Countries Visited |
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| Argentina | |
Start City |
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| Mendoza | |
End City |
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| Mendoza | |
