Aconcagua South Face Trek
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Tour Description
The trek in to Plaza Francia base camp, at the base of the south face of Mt Aconcagua, is a spectacular four-day trip offering magnificent views of one of the toughest climbs in the world: Aconcagua’s southern wall. Almost 3,000m in altitude, and with an impressive succession of rocky layers and hanging glaciers, the south face is one of the largest mountain walls on earth. At 6,959m, (22,831 ft) Mt Aconcagua is the continent's highest peak and a magnet for mountaineers from around the world. This world-class trek provides the opportunity to experience the stunning beauty of the central Andes and come face to face with the awesome power of this mythical mountain.
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Day by day itinerary
Day 1 Mendoza – Penitentes. Pick-up from Hotel at 7:00 a.m. Transfer to Hotel Ayelen, in the Penitentes Ski Area. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the natural hot springs near the village of Puente Del Inca. Overnight at our Hotel.
Transfer distance 190 km – 118 miles / Transfer time 2 1/4 hours / Hotel Penitentes / Elevation - Min 761 m (2,497 ft) - Max 2,580m – 8,464 ft
Day 2 Penitentes – Confluencia Base Camp. We start our three to four hour trek through the Horcones Valley that leads us to our base camp at Confluencia Superior, located at 3,500m above sea level. Here we’ll set up our camp next to the Colorado River. We’ll spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing to the altitude and air pressure. In the evening we’ll enjoy a cookout of delicious Argentinean beef shared with our arrieros (mule drivers).
Trekking Time – 3 hours / Tent / Elevation - Min 2,580m (8,464 ft) - Max 3,300m (10,826 ft)
Day 3 Confluencia Base Camp – Plaza Francia – Confluencia. We start our trek to the base of the south face of Mt Aconcagua early in the morning, a trek of between four and six hours. At Plaza Francia we see the south wall in its entire splendor, a view we’ll savor while relaxing over our picnic lunch. Returning to base camp we’ll enjoy a hearty supper.
Trekking Time – 5 to 7 hours / Tent / Elevation - Min 3,300m (10,826 ft) - Max 4,100m (13,451 ft)
Day 4 Confluencia Base Camp – Horcones Park Exit - Mendoza. This morning we trek down to the Park Rangers Station, where our transport will be waiting for us. We’ll travel to Mendoza, a beautiful, green Argentinean city surrounded by vineyards, at a distance of 165 km. And Aconcagua South Face Trek comes to an end!
Trekking Time – 2.5 hours / Elevation - Min 761 m (2,497 ft) - Max 3,300m (10,826 ft) Transfer distance 115 miles (185km) / Transfer time 2.5h
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| Duration | 4 days |
| Available | Between November 15 and March 15 |
| Difficult | Participants must be in good shape |
| Frequency | By reservation |
| Cost | US $ 800 per person, minimum 6 clients |
| Private porter | US $ 160 per person, minimum 2 clients |
| Reservation Cost | US $ 300 |
| Space available | 12 persons |
Service included
- Professional Bilingual Trekking Guide
- Ratio Guide to Clients: 1-6
- All local organization and supervision by KL Adventure Staff.
- Private transportation.
- One night at Hotel Ayelen in Penitentes.
- Entrance fees to Aconcagua National Park.
- All meals during the trek.
- Top quality common gear and equipment: The North Face, Mountain Hardware, and Marmot tents, inflates, and isolate mattresses, stoves and fuel.
- VHF Radio communication equipment.
- First aid kit.
Service not included
- All personal trekking equipment and gear.
- Porter for personal gear.
- Any costs involved in an early or late departure.
- Any meals and drinks (soda, beer, or wine) in Mendoza.
- Dinner on the first and final nights of the tour.
- Cancellation, accident, and rescue insurance.
- Cash for extra expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned above.
- Gratuities.
Important
- All itineraries are subject to change due to changes in the weather, individual’s acclimatization rates and the guide’s preferences.
- Private Porter to be shared between two expedition members carrying 10kg each, service available upon request at additional cost.
- Any departure dates can be re-scheduled with a minimum of 6 persons.
