6-day Cerro Vallecitos Summit, in Mendoza

Join Tomás, a EPGAMT certified guide, in a 6-day Cerro Vallecitos Summit ascent. He'll take you through a gradual ascent to the perfect Andean Scenery!

Andes

6 Days

Jan - Apr, Sep - Dec

Description

The Cerro Vallecitos guided ascent is the perfect opportunity to summit an amazing peak, with a great view of the Central Andes!

This 6-day Cerro Vallecitos Summit could be an ideal acclimatization ascent if you're looking to hike some higher mountains in the area. Also, Because it's very close to Mendoza it is a great place for an adventure if you are in the area.

Cerro Vallecitos is located on the Cordon del Plata range. Along with Cerro Rincón and Cerro Plata, it is one of the main peaks in this mountain range. Furthermore, it's very popular because of the easy path to the summit. Due to this privileged access to the top, it takes a relatively short amount of time to make an ascent. Also, the gradual high of the ascent makes it a good learning experience.

I'll pick you up at Mendoza. We'll drive up to Vallecitos Ski Resort, where we'll stay at the Refugio Mausy (2900 m). The next two days will be a gradually ascent to Piedra Grande Camp (3500 m) first. And El Salto Camp (4200 m) second. Then we'll enjoy an acclimatization day to gather forces.

Finally, on the fifth day I'll guide you to the Cerro Vallecitos summit (5550 m) through the trail that heads north. We'll go across a class III scramble before getting to the summit. The next day, we'll be heading back to Mendoza.

So don't think twice! Come join me in this exciting mountaineering experience! Whether you want to acclimatize for the Aconcagua, or just looking for a great view of the scenery contact me! And if you're looking for other options in the area check some of my other trips: Mount Aconcagua Summit and 360-degree Aconcagua.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Mendoza reception. Private transfer to Vallecitos Ski Resort. Overnight at Refugio Mausy.

Day 2: 1st hike

Ascent to Piedra Grande Camp.

Day 3: Trek to the high camp

Ascent to El Salto Camp.

Day 4: Acclimatization day

Acclimatization day at El Salto Camp.

Day 5: Summit Day

Summit trek. Then back down to El Salto Camp.

Day 6: Departure

Descent to the Ski Resort. Private transfer to Mendoza.

Details

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Included: Kitchen equipment for the expedition. First Aids equipment. Radio equipment.

Meeting point

Mendoza.

About the guide

Tomás

Mountain Guide

Mountain Guide - EPGAMT - Argentina
I was born in Patagonia, Argentina and formed at an early age as a climber in the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Currently I completed a large number of rock and ice climbing routes, backcountry skiing and ascents in many mountains around the world such as Mt. Lhotse (8.516 mts.), the 4th highest peak in the world, without using supplemental oxygen (May, 2012).
I'm a certified Mountain Guide from the EPGAMT and a member of the Argentinian Mountain Guides Association (AAGM) and work on Mt. Aconcagua, which I had repeatedly ascended, as well as in other peaks in the Central Andes, Patagonia, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and in The Himalayas in Nepal.
During the winter season, I practice backcountry skiing, mostly on the volcanoes in Patagonia, where I can offer you different adventures, according to your level (beginner, learner or advanced learner).
I feel very privileged to work as a mountain guide, to do the job that I love, and to be able to share it with people that have the same passion.
Join my expeditions and I will provide you a high standard of safety and personal attention!

Languages

English

Certificates

EPGAMT | AAGM

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