Guided Ascention to Penitentes Hill

The Cerro Penitentes of 4351 meters above sea level gives its name to the well-known ski center of Mendoza. This mountain is accessed by International Route No. 7. The Quebrada de Vargas is the entrance to climb it and is located near the town of Puente del Inca, Department of Las Heras. This hill has the particular characteristic of being an excellent viewpoint for the Aconcagua. Viewpoint for the Aconcagua, the rest of the Main Mountain Range of Argentina and part of the Chilean Cordillera. Chilean Cordillera. Los Penitentes is a locality and ski center in the province of Mendoza, Department of Las Heras, District of Las Cuevas, Argentina, 170 km from the provincial capital on National Route 7. On National Route 7. Penitentes is located 25 km from the international border between Argentina and Chile. The town is located only 4 km from Aconcagua, the highest peak of the American continent at 6,960 meters above sea level.