Experiences / Mendoza & Aconcagua
Aconcagua South Face Trek: Plaza Francia
Three days to the foot of the giant's 3,000 m south wall
- Duration
- 3 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 2–10
- Minimum age
- 14
- Cancellation
- Strict
- Meeting point
- Horcones ranger station, Aconcagua Park
- Operated by
- Alta Cordillera Expeditions
Overview
Enter Aconcagua Provincial Park at Horcones, camp at Confluencia (3,400 m) and hike the Lower Horcones valley to Plaza Francia, standing beneath one of the largest mountain walls on Earth.
A perfect first taste of high altitude, with mule support and guides who monitor acclimatisation throughout.
Highlights
- Aconcagua's 3,000 m south face
- Camp at Confluencia (3,400 m)
- Reach 4,200 m at Plaza Francia
- Mule-supported trek
Included
- Mountain guide
- Mule transport of gear
- Camp meals
- Tents
- Transfers from Mendoza
Not included
- Park trekking permit
- Sleeping bag
- Travel insurance
Before you go
Good fitness. No climbing skills needed, but altitude effects may occur.
