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Confluencia 31
Confluencia 30

Trekking South Face Mount Aconcagua

Aconcagua Provincial Park takes its name from the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua ("Stone Sentinel" – 6,962 meters above sea level). The park preserves glaciers that give rise to rivers and valleys of incredible natural beauty. Mount Aconcagua was a ceremonial site for the Incas, which is why it is part of the "Qhapac Ñan" (Inca Trail) Andean road system, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

We offer a short 3-day trek through the Horcones Gorge, where we will spend 2 nights at the Confluencia Campground. We will hike to the Plaza Francia viewpoint, from where we will appreciate the South Face of Mount Aconcagua. The difficulty is medium. It requires adequate equipment, good physical condition, and basic mountaineering experience. It is suitable for those over 16 years of age. The entry permit to Aconcagua Provincial Park can be obtained from the Tourist Information Center at the Caballitos de Marly roundabout, General San Martín Park, Mendoza City. In this case, we will process it for you.

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ITINERARY

DAY 1

  • Meeting of the guide with the mountaineers at the meeting point in the town of Las Cuevas (3,000 meters above sea level).
  • Transfer by vehicle to Aconcagua Provincial Park, Horcones Park Ranger Station (2,900 meters above sea level).
  • 5-hour trek, including breaks, to Confluencia (3,300 meters above sea level).
  • Accommodation in tents and/or domes. Dinner. Rest.

DAY 2

  • Breakfast. 6-hour trek to the Plaza Francia Viewpoint (4,200 meters above sea level). Return to Confluencia.
  • Accommodation in tents and/or domes. Dinner. Rest.

DAY 3

  • Breakfast. 3-hour hike to the Horcones Ranger Station (2,900 meters above sea level).
  • Farewell to the mountaineers at the Meeting Point.
  • Location: Aconcagua Provincial Park (Mendoza Province, Argentina).
  • Duration: 3 days and 2 nights.
  • Difficulty: Medium.
  • Minimum quantity: 4 people.
  • Meeting point:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Sun hat
  • Warm hat
  • Windbreaker or parka
  • Polar diver
  • Synthetic T-shirts (long and short sleeves)
  • Long pants
  • Long tights
  • Warm gloves (we recommend fleece)
  • Warm stockings
  • Trekking shoes
  • Change of clothes (can be left in the vehicles for the return)
  • 60 lt backpack.
  • Sleeping bag (–) 10 degrees.
  • Sunglasses
  • Trekking poles
  • 1 1/2 liter canteen
  • Headlamp
  • Sunscreen, lip balm
  • Personal hygiene kit.
  • Dried fruits, chocolates, candies, etc.

The contents inside the backpack should be sealed with nylon bags to prevent them from getting wet in case of rain.

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • Assistance in obtaining a trekking permit for Aconcagua Provincial Park.
  • Reception in Las Cuevas (Mendoza Province, Argentina).
  • Round-trip transfers to Aconcagua Provincial Park.
  • Guide and assistants.
  • Two nights accommodation in Confluencia.
  • Daily meals: Breakfast, snack, afternoon tea, and dinner (we prepare options for vegetarians, vegans, and celiacs. Please request in advance)
  • Satellite communication
  • Support truck
  • First Aid Kit

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

  • Transfers
  • Entry permit to Aconcagua Provincial Park.
  • Personal equipment.
  • Expenses incurred due to abandonment of the program.
  • Accommodations and meals not specified in the itinerary.
  • Tips

OPTIONAL SERVICES:

  • Accommodation in Uspallata / Penitentes / Las Cuevas the day before the start of the trek.
  • Mules for carrying luggage.
  • Equipment rental.

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