Ascend Cerro Aconcagua (trip)

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Ascend Cerro Aconcagua

  • Mendoza Airport, Mendoza, Argentina
  • Active & Adventure
Argentina, Chile, South America

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Period offered: January, February. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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Contact provider for price19 DaysJanuary, February
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Epic Private Journeys 12 people max
Known as “The Sentinel of
Stone”, Aconcagua is the
highest peak outside the
Himalayan region and
deserves its place amongst
the Seven Summits.

This climb requires signifi cant training and
preparation, both physical and mental. Epic
is with you every step, providing customised
fi tness and nutrition plans, and monitoring
your progress to ensure that each group
member is focused and equipped for the
challenge.

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Locations visited/nearby

Argentina, Chile, South America

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – 2: MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
The group gathers in Mendoza, a quaint city,
located in Argentina’s premier wine province,
graced with unique culture and cuisine. This
evening you conduct a detailed gear check
and partake in a thorough, fi nal pre-climb
brief covering safety systems, evacuation
protocol and weather contingency plans.

DAY 2: MENDOZA / PENITENTES
Today you transfer to Penitentes to prepare
for the ultimate mountaineering expedition
ahead. Penitentes sits at 2,720m (8,900 ft)
above sea level, which provides an opportune
altitude to begin acclimatisation.

DAYS 3 – 16: CONFLUENCIA CAMP /
PLAZA DE MULAS / NIDO DE CONDORES
Your route takes you through the Horcones Valley
and ascends to the world’s highest mountain
lodge, Refugio Plaza de Mulas, perched at 4,370
m (14,337 ft), where you will further acclimatise in
style. The summit bid will take place after several
practice climbs and when the group is fully ready.
You will embark upon your last major climb at
2am in order to conquer the highest point in the
Americas (6,962 m / 22,841 ft) at sunrise.

DAYS 17 – 18: MENDOZA
Return to Mendoza for celebrations and
explorations of the neighbouring wine regions.

DAY 19: MENDOZA / BUENOS AIRES
Fly to Buenos Aires, and onwards.

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