Aconcagua Climb

We will depart from Penitentes at 10 AM and take a bus to the entrance of Aconcagua National Park, where we will submit our permits. From there, we’ll embark on a 4 to 5-hour hike to reach Confluencia Camp (3,400 m). Upon arrival, we will rest, enjoy meals, and explore the surrounding area.

Accommodation: Four-season mountain tents
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, and dinner
Estimated hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
Altitude gain: +206 m (from 3,194 m to 3,400 m)

We will set out from Confluencia Camp at 7 AM for a challenging 6 to 8-hour trek to Plaza de Mulas Camp. This will be a demanding day, requiring endurance and determination. Upon reaching the camp, we will check in with Aconcagua Provincial Park control to validate our permits.

Accommodation: Four-season mountain tents
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking duration: 6 to 8 hours
Altitude gain: +900 m (from 3,400 m to 4,300 m)

This day will be dedicated to recovery and acclimatization. We’ll have time to relax, enjoy meals, and explore the camp. A mandatory medical check-up will also be conducted to ensure all climbers are in good condition to continue the ascent.

Accommodation: Mountain tents
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

To continue our acclimatization, we will ascend beyond 5,000 meters, with Cerro Bonete as our first objective. This is a relatively short and easy hike, offering stunning panoramic views of the Aconcagua massif.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, and dinner
Hiking duration: 5 hours up, 3 hours down
Altitude gain: +750 m (from 4,300 m to 5,050 m)

Today, we will carry food and equipment to Nido de Cóndores (High Camp II), where we will leave a supply deposit before descending back to Plaza de Mulas to rest and regain energy.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, and dinner
Hiking duration: 6 hours up, 2 hours down
Altitude gain: +1,250 m (from 4,300 m to 5,550 m)

We will begin our ascent towards the summit, hiking to our first high-altitude camp: Nido de Cóndores. The trek will take approximately 6 hours. Upon arrival, we will rest, eat, and prepare for the next day’s climb.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, and dinner
Hiking duration: 6 hours
Altitude gain: +1,250 m (from 4,300 m to 5,550 m)

Today, we'll ascend to our final altitude camp, with plans to begin the summit climb from Colera. Sleeping at 6,000 meters is key for acclimatization to the higher altitude.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 2 hours.
Elevation: +450 m (from 5,550 m to 6,000 m)

The most anticipated and challenging day of the expedition has arrived. We will ascend the North Ridge, reaching the Independencia Refuge at 6,500 m. From there, we’ll continue towards the Portezuelo del Viento and then follow the path up La Canaleta and the Filo del Guanaco to the summit. The reward is breathtaking: a 360° panoramic view from the top of the world. We’ll take some time to rest, snap photos, hydrate, and eat to recharge. Finally, we will descend back to Colera High Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Estimated climbing time: 8 hours up, 3 hours down.
Elevation: +962 m, -962 m (from 5,550 m to 6,000 m and return)

After breakfast in the morning, we will disarm the camp, then begin the downhill trek to Plaza de Mulas.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Estimated climbing time: 3 hours down.
Elevation: +962 m, -962 m (6,000 masl to 4,300 masl)

Our last day in Aconcagua Provincial Park. A long hike will be ahead of us until we reach the entrance and control point of the park, where transport will be waiting to return us to Penitentes. After picking up our luggage, we will travel from Penitentes to Mendoza.

Meals: Breakfast.
Estimated climbing time: 7 hours down.
Transfer by car: 3 hours
Elevation: -3,554 m (4,300 masl to 746 masl)

We have an extra day reserved in our itinerary to attempt to summit in case of bad conditions on the mountain.