Day 1 – Mendoza-Puente del Inca (2800 masl). Meeting in the city of Mendoza, bus terminal, airport or we pick you up at your accommodation. 9 am. Presentation of guides and equipment check. Transfer to the Aconcagua Provincial Park office for the application and payment of climbing permits (ask for the procedure by internet, several days before). Last minute shopping. Transfer to Puente del Inca (2800 masl). Check In at mountain hostel. Rest, short walks, hydration. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – Confluencia (3300 masl). Breakfast. We will start our great adventure in Aconcagua. Transfer to Horcones (2900 masl). Presentation of permits and entrance to Aconcagua Provincial Park. First part of the trekking. We pass by the Horcones Lagoon where we get the first great view of the Colossus of America, with its impressive and majestic south wall. Majestic south wall. We cross the bridge over the Horcones River and continue to Confluencia camp (3300 m). Confluencia camp (3300 masl). Rest. Use of carpoons-domes for meals and meals and meetings. We will use mountain tents for sleeping from now on. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 – Confluencia (3300 masl). Breakfast. We will dedicate this day to an important hike around the area with options between the Plaza Francia viewpoint (base of the south wall) or the south wall) or the slopes of Cerro Tolosa. Return in the afternoon, rest and hydration. We will prepare for the next day, very long, trying to go to rest early. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 – Plaza de Mulas (4350 masl). Breakfast. We will start early in the morning with the hike that will leave us at the base camp of the normal route, Plaza de Mulas. We will cross the Horcones Horcones River and then we will cross a long sector that has the appearance of being very flat, called Playa Ancha. Called Playa Ancha. Finally comes a continuous ascent through the Cuesta Brava. Brava. In the afternoon we reach Plaza de Mulas. Rest and plenty of hydration. Check-up. We will be accommodated in new tents with dining tents and other tents to rest. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 – Plaza de Mulas (4350 masl). Breakfast. Rest day, medical check-up and general controls. Hydration and good nutrition. Short hikes around the area, the hotel or to visit the camp, one of the largest in the world. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 – Plaza Canada-Plaza de Mulas. Breakfast. This day we propose an ascent to camp 1 (Plaza Canadá) of the normal route of Aconcagua. Great views of the area and of the route to the summit. Return to Plaza de Mulas camp. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7 – Descent to Confluencia-Horcones, about 10 hours of activity. Transfer to the city of Mendoza, approx 18 hs. End of the program.
- -2 pairs of polypropylene socks (synthetic).
- -1 thermal leg liner.
- -1 thermal torso liner.
- -1 pair of synthetic fabric gloves (thin).
- -1 pair of synthetic fabric thermal pants (polar type).
- -3 pairs of thick socks
- -1 pair of comfortable pants (trekking type)
- -1 polar fleece sweatshirt 200
- -1 duvet or synthetic jacket.
- -1 pair of warm gloves (ski type)
- -1 multifunction collar
- -1 polar or wool hat that covers the ears.
- -1 waterproof pants cover
- -1 jacket with waterproof hood
- -Anatomic backpack 50/60 liters
- -Warm sleeping bag (-20°C)
- -Polyurethane insulating padding
- -Good quality, waterproof, warm hiking boots.
- -UV protection goggles, with protection strips.
- -Sunscreen (high factor)
- -2 liter water bottle
- -Headlamp with batteries
- -Walking sticks
- -Resting shoes.
- -Personal hygiene equipment (hand towel).
- -Professional mountain guides
- -Training program throughout the year.
- -Specific advice on materials and personal equipment necessary for the expedition.
- -Transfers from the city of Mendoza to Horcones (ascent).
- -Transfers from Horcones to the city of Mendoza (downhill).
- -Important discount in equipment in specialized store.
- -Training and team work during the months prior to the expedition.
- -Technical safety equipment, VHF Handies, Oximeter, Tensiometer, Mountain First Aid Kit.
- -Heaters and cooking equipment.
- -Base camp service (dining tent, chairs, tables, kitchen) in Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas.
- -Sleeping tents during the whole expedition.
- -Full board (all meals) during the whole expedition.
- -Transport of general and personal equipment (with mules) to the base camp in Plaza de Mulas.
- -1 night of lodging in Puente del Inca in a hostel.
- -Personal accident insurance
- -Permanent assistance
- -Entrance permit to Aconcagua Provincial Park in trekking mode as well as in Bonete mode (which is the same permit to climb to the summit of Aconcagua).
- -Ascent to the Bonete (which is the same as the Aconcagua summit ascent permit).
- -Extra meals and lodging than those specified in the program.
- -Propinas
- -Evacuation and eventual transfer expenses in different places of the provincial park.
- -Personal equipment (see list on request).
- -Transfers from the city of origin of each passenger to Mendoza city (ask for ticket issuance).
