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ACONCAGUA

Aconcagua, one of the sacred mountains of the Incas, is named after the god Wiracocha, also known as Aconcagua. On January 14, 1887, Swiss mountaineer and guide Matias Zurbriggen became the first European to reach the summit. Today, over 120 years after the first ascent, Aconcagua is part of the prestigious Seven Summits circuit and attracts climbers from around the world every year.

PLAN

DAY 1

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Arrival in Mendoza (770 m)
Transfer to a *** hotel. In the afternoon, briefing with expedition details.

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DAY 2

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Gear check and transfer to Vallecitos (2,800 m)
Verification of equipment and rental of any missing items (high-altitude boots, down jackets, etc.). Collection of climbing permits. Departure towards the Cordón del Plata range. Overnight in a mountain hut.

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DAY 3

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Acclimatization hike
Approximately 5-hour hike up to 4,000 m and return to the hut. Overnight stay.

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DAY 4

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Ascent of Mount Stepanek (4,300 m)
Morning departure (5–6 hours of ascent, 2 hours descent). Overnight in the hut.

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DAY 5

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Ascent of Mount Franki (4,950 m)
Departure at 6:00 a.m. for an approximately 12-hour round trip. Overnight in the hut.

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DAY 6

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Transfer to Uspallata
Morning departure and transfer to a *** hotel. Rest day.

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DAY 7

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From Puente del Inca to Confluencia Camp
2-hour drive to Puente del Inca. Mules will carry the expedition gear to the first camp. Overnight in tents.

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DAY 8

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Trek to Plaza de Mulas (4,400 m)
6–8 hours of hiking. Overnight in tents.

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DAY 9

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Rest day
Acclimatization and preparations.

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DAY 10

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Material transport to Camp Canada
Carrying gas, food, crampons, etc. for Camps 2 and 3. Return to Plaza de Mulas. Overnight in tents.

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DAY 11

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Move to Camp Canada (5,000 m)
With porters, transport of technical equipment. Overnight in tents.

 

DAY 12

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Move to Camp 2 – Nido de Cóndores (5,400 m)
Departure mid-morning. Overnight in tents.

 

DAY 13

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Rest day
Acclimatization at Nido de Cóndores.

 

DAY 14

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Move to Camp 3 – Colera (6,000 m)
Morning departure. Overnight in tents.

 

DAY 15

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Summit day
Departure at 5:30 a.m. Under normal conditions, 8 hours to the summit

and 4 hours descent. Overnight at Camp Colera.

 

DAY 16

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Descent to Plaza de Mulas
Overnight in tents.

 

DAY 17

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Return to Mendoza
Trek to the park entrance, recover gear from the mules, and transfer to Mendoza. Overnight in a *** hotel.

 

DAYS 18–19 – Reserve days

 

Included Services

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  • Professional AAGM mountain guides

  • Transfers with 4x4 vehicles

  • 2 nights in *** hotel in Mendoza

  • 1 night in *** hotel in Uspallata

  • 4 nights in mountain hut at Vallecitos

  • All expedition meals, including restaurant meals

  • Mule service in Aconcagua Park (15 kg per person)

  • Porters for shared expedition equipment

  • North Face tents

  • Large group tent at Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas camps

 

Not Included

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  • Aconcagua Park climbing permit

  • Personal porters

  • Hotel nights not listed in the program

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