The ascent of the Aconcagua (6962m) is more than a dream for mountain climbers from all over the world. With AZIMUT 360 you can be one of the privileged ones. This ascent does not involve any technical difficulty but requires a goof fitness level and excellent acclimatization. Our catalogue roundtrip includes an ascent by the regular route, though we can also arrange a different itinerary for you. We highly recommend that you combine the present program with an acclimatization climb to Mount Plomo (5430m).
Conquer the Roof of America!!!
Trip features
Type of trip: mountaineering
Duration: 18 days
Suggested period: December to April
Fitness level: very demanding
Technical level: moderate
Highlights of the trip
- Aconcagua (6962m)
- Mendoza
- Andes panorama
Itinerary
DAY 1: MENDOZA
Reception at Mendoza airport (Argentina) Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon briefing with your lead guide to review itineraries and check equipment. Lunch included.
Night in 3* hotel
DAY 2: MENDOZA – PENITENTES
We get the climbing permits Drive to Penitentes. Short afternoon walk in the nearby area. Breakfast, and dinner included.
Night in hotel
DAY 3: PENITENTES – CONFLUENCIA
Short transfer to Horcones and walk (approx. 2-3 hours) to Confluencia where we camp (approx. 3200m). Mules for charge from Penitentes directly up to Plaza de Mulas. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 4: CONFLUENCIA
Hike (approx. 7-9 hours) to the impressive south face of Aconcagua (Plaza Francia). Back to Confluencia Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 5: CONFLUENCIA – PLAZA DE MULAS
Hike (approx. 8-10 hours) to Plaza de Mulas base camp (approx. 4300m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 6: PLAZA DE MULAS
Acclimatization day in Plaza de Mulas base camp. (rest or day trek or minor summits to be defined on spot with the guide as preparation for Aconcagua). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 7: PLAZA DE MULAS
Portage day (4-5 hr) to Camp Canada (4800m). Return to Plaza de mulas. base camp.) Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 8: PLAZA DE MULAS
Acclimatization day in Plaza de Mulas base camp. (Short trek to a glacier to use crampons suggested). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 9: PLAZA DE MULAS – CANADA
From Plaza de Mulas, we walk up to camp at Plaza Canada. (3-4hr). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 10: CANADA – NIDO DE CONDORES
Rest day with possibility to carry some food or personal gear to Cólera and return to camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 11: NIDO DE CONDORES
Rest day with possibility to carry some food or personal gear to Cólera and return to camp. Breakfast and lunch and included.
Night in camp
DAY 12: NIDO DE CONDORES – COLERA
Climb (4-5 hours) to Colera camp (approx. 6000m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Night in camp
DAY 13: COLERA – ACONCAGUA – COLERA
Summit day. Back to camp Colera. Breakfast and lunch included.
Night at camp
DAY 14: COLERA – PLAZA DE MULAS
Walk back to Plaza de Mulas base camp. (Possible 2nd summit attempt). Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Night at camp
DAY 15: PLAZA DE MULAS
Security day in Plaza de Mulas base camp. (Possible 2nd summit attempt). Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 16: PLAZA DE MULAS
Security day in Plaza de Mulas base camp. (Possible 2nd summit attempt). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Night at camp
DAY 17: PLAZA DE MULAS BASE CAMP – PENITENTES
Hike (approx. 6-8 hours) back to Penitentes. Mules for charge from Plaza de Mulas to Penitentes.. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Night at hotel
DAY 18: PENITENTES – MENDOZA
Transfer to Mendoza airport. Breakfast included.