Aconcagua Expedition from Mendoza, Argentina

Our journey starts in Mendoza at an altitude of 760m in Argentina. We will organize the equipment to be transported by mules to Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas, as well as arrange for permits in the Aconcagua Provincial Park.

After a satisfying lunch (not included), we will head towards the town of Penitentes at 2800m. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to admire Cerro Cordòn and other mountains, as well as pass by the stunning turquoise waters of Dique Potrillos.

Upon arriving in Penitentes in the afternoon, we will prepare the equipment for mule transportation to the base camp and then stay at a hotel in Penitentes. This journey will take approximately 3 hours by transport.

Following a night in Penitentes, we will be taken to the entrance of the Horcones lagoon park, where we will catch our first glimpse of the Aconcagua Mountain. After presenting the permits at the park ranger post, we will embark on a 2-3 hour trek to reach Confluencia, where we will set up camp.

We have allocated this day to enhance acclimatization and increase the expedition members' chances of reaching the summit. We will trek for approximately 5 hours to reach Plaza Francia, the base camp of the awe-inspiring south face of Aconcagua. This is among the most stunning locations that we will have the opportunity to behold during the expedition.

Following an 8-9 hour traverse of "Playa Ancha" and ascent of the steep "Cuesta Brava," we will have the opportunity to admire the Cerro Cuerno and the Cerro Bonete as we make our way to the Plaza de Mulas camp, the largest camp in the Aconcagua provincial park. Towards the end of the day, many of us will begin to feel the effects of the altitude.

At 6 am, we'll have breakfast before commencing the climb to Cerro Bonete, which will take approximately 4-5 hours. Once at the summit, we'll be rewarded with a stunning view of the west face of Aconcagua. Following this, we will make our way back to the Plaza de Mulas camp later in the afternoon.

We start the day with an early breakfast and set off on our ascent to Aconcagua, trekking to our initial high camp known as Nido de Cóndores. The journey offers an impressive view of the Cordillera and will take approximately 5 hours. Upon arrival, we will set up camp and have dinner.

We will go on a 4-hour trek to Camp III, situated on the north ridge. Once there, we will set up our tents, have a meal, and rest in preparation for our approximately 3-4 hour ascent to the summit.

This day is designated as an additional day to account for any unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather or other potential issues, in our itinerary.

This marks the most challenging day of our expedition. Our journey will take us from the North Ridge to the Independencia Refuge, situated at approximately 6500m.

From there, we will continue our ascent through the "Portezuelo del Viento," proceed through "La Canaleta," and then navigate the "Filo del Guanaco," eventually reaching the summit. The reward is the awe-inspiring 360° view and the sense of achievement, only truly grasped upon reaching this milestone. Following this remarkable experience, we will descend to Camp III.

We will descend from Camp III back to Base Camp, savoring a wonderful dinner to commemorate the expedition.

After packing our gear into the mule-transported suitcase, we'll enjoy a hearty breakfast to commence our descent. The 7-8 hour trek will lead us back to the Horcones lagoon and our rendezvous point, where our private transport will be ready to return us to Mendoza.