Experiences / Mendoza & Aconcagua
Aconcagua Normal Route Expedition
20 days to the roof of the Americas — 6,962 m
- Duration
- 20 days
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Group size
- 4–10
- Minimum age
- 21
- Cancellation
- Strict
- Meeting point
- Mendoza city
- Operated by
- Alta Cordillera Expeditions
Overview
A fully supported expedition up the highest mountain outside Asia via the Horcones valley and Plaza de Mulas base camp. A carefully staged acclimatisation plan builds up through Camp Canadá, Nido de Cóndores and Colera before the summit push.
Experienced high-altitude guides, base-camp doctors on call, mules for loads and full board at base camp give you the best possible chance of standing on top.
Highlights
- Summit attempt on Aconcagua (6,962 m)
- Progressive acclimatisation programme
- Full-service base camp at Plaza de Mulas
- Highest peak in the Americas
Included
- High-altitude guides (1:3 summit ratio)
- Mule transport of group and personal loads
- Full board at base camp and high camps
- Expedition tents and kitchen
- Hotel nights in Mendoza
- Medical checks and oximetry
Not included
- Aconcagua park permit
- Personal high-altitude gear
- Porters above base camp
- Rescue insurance
Before you go
Previous climbs above 5,000 m and excellent cardiovascular fitness. Medical certificate required.
