Itinerary
Equipment
Services
Itinerary
Day 1 – Transfer to Vallecitos. We will make an approach of 1 hour until we arrive at “Las Veguitas” Camp (3100m), where we will set up the tent, prepare the equipment and enjoy the place, which truly deserves it. Overnight at the camp.
Day 2 – Ascent to San Bernardo Hill. We have an early breakfast and start the ascent to the hill. This will take about 4 hours to reach the summit. The descent to the camp will take about half the time required to climb. Overnight at “Las Veguitas” camp.
Day 3 – Descent and transfer to Mendoza city. Breakfast and descent to the vehicle. Transfer to Mendoza City.
Equipment
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXPEDITION
- – Sunglasses (UV 400 or cat 3 or 4)
- – Cap with visor
- – Sunscreen and lip balm factor 40 or higher
- – Buff
- – Polar or wool warm hat
- – Synthetic long-sleeved shirt type 1 fur
- – Fleece coat
- – Thin down jacket
- – Waterproof jacket with hood (GORE TEX membrane or similar) -Waterproof jacket with hood (GORE TEX membrane or similar)
- – Warm gloves
- – Synthetic inner pants type 1 leather
- – Trekking pants
- – Thick socks
- – Trekking boots (if they are waterproof, it is better)
- – Trekking poles
- – Headlamp with spare batteries Insulated sleeping pad
- – Thermarest type insulating padding
- – Sleeping bag of – 10o C
- – 1 liter thermos
- – 1L water container
- – Mountain backpack of 70 – 80 L
- – Personal first aid kit (including personal medicines) -Hygiene items
- – Hygiene items
Services
INCLUDED SERVICES
- -Transfer to and from Mendoza to Vallecitos.
- -Mountain guides (1:3)
- -Expedition tents, heaters and fuel.
- -Expedition meals
- -VHF radios, GPS, in reach satellite messaging
- -Expedition first aid kit
- -We offer assistance for equipment rental or purchase.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
- -Round trip airfare from the place of origin to Mendoza.
- -Personal equipment and elements
- -Personal equipment transportation
- -Expenses for abandonment of the expedition.
- -Everything that was not specified as a service included.