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THE ROOF OF THE AMERICAS

NEVADO ACONCAGUA 6962M

DURATION17 DAYS
FROMUSD 8,950
DIFFICULTY
EXTREME
CODE: ARG-ACON-17

The Stone Sentinel

Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Americas and the highest in the world outside Asia. A 17-day program designed to maximize gradual acclimatization.

REGIONMendoza, ARG
SUMMIT6962 MASL
STATUSElite Exp.
TYPEHigh Altitude
The Stone
LATITUDE32° 39' 12" S
LONGITUDE70° 00' 40" W
Chronology

Mission

01
DAY 01

ARRIVAL IN MENDOZA (746 MASL)

Reception at El Plumerillo International Airport and private transfer to the hotel in Mendoza city.

MAX ELEVATION746m
02
DAY 02

PERMITS & LOGISTICS IN MENDOZA

Aconcagua Park entry permit procedures with guide assistance. Final gear check and welcome dinner.

MAX ELEVATION746m
03
DAY 03

MENDOZA – PENITENTES (2700 M)

Transfer towards the mountain via the international route. Start of gradual acclimatization in the Penitentes area.

MAX ELEVATION2700m
ESTIMATED TIME5h Drive
04
DAY 04

PENITENTES – CONFLUENCIA (3368 M)

Start of trekking in Aconcagua Park. First camp with views of the impressive South Face.

MAX ELEVATION3368m
ESTIMATED TIME5h Trek
05
DAY 05

ACCLIMATIZATION TO PLAZA FRANCIA (4200 M)

Trek to the South Wall lookout. Crucial day for gradual acclimatization before moving to base camp.

MAX ELEVATION4200m
ESTIMATED TIME7-8h Trek
06
DAY 06

CONFLUENCIA – PLAZA DE MULAS (4250 M)

Hike through Playa Ancha to the largest base camp in the Andes, a true "tent city".

MAX ELEVATION4250m
ESTIMATED TIME8-9h Trek
07
DAY 07

REST DAY IN PLAZA DE MULAS

Free day for recovery, hydration, and mandatory medical check-ups at base camp.

MAX ELEVATION4250m
08
DAY 08

MT. BONETE ASCENT (5000 M)

Training and active acclimatization summit. Dramatically improves success chances on Aconcagua.

MAX ELEVATION5000m
ESTIMATED TIME8-9h Trek
09
DAY 09

PLAZA DE MULAS – CAMP 1 (5050 M)

Start of high camp ascent. Load movement and establishment of the first high camp.

MAX ELEVATION5050m
ESTIMATED TIME6-7h Ascent
10
DAY 10

CAMP 1 – CAMP 2 NIDO DE CÓNDORES (5550 M)

Ascent to one of the most beautiful camps with panoramic views of the Main Range.

MAX ELEVATION5550m
ESTIMATED TIME6h Ascent
11
DAY 11

ACCLIMATIZATION IN NIDO DE CÓNDORES

Strategic day for rest and body adjustment to extreme altitude above 5500 meters.

MAX ELEVATION5550m
12
DAY 12

CAMP 2 – CAMP 3 CÓLERA (5970 M)

Establishment of the last camp before the summit. Tactical preparation and early rest.

MAX ELEVATION5970m
ESTIMATED TIME4h Ascent
13
DAY 13

RESERVE DAY (WEATHER)

Contingency to ensure a good weather window for the summit push.

14
DAY 14

ACONCAGUA SUMMIT (6962 M) – CAMP 3

Final push via Canaleta and Guanaco Ridge. Roof of America reached. Return to Camp 3.

MAX ELEVATION6962m
ESTIMATED TIME12-13h Day
15
DAY 15

CAMP 3 – PLAZA DE MULAS (4250 M)

Long descent back to base camp. Celebration dinner and deep rest.

MAX ELEVATION4250m
ESTIMATED TIME8-9h Descent
16
DAY 16

PLAZA DE MULAS – PENITENTES – MENDOZA

Final descent to the park exit and private transfer back to Mendoza city.

MAX ELEVATION746m
17
DAY 17

DEPARTURE FROM MENDOZA

Airport transfer for international return flight. End of expedition.
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