It is at the western end of the Calingasta Valley, a few kilometers from the town of Barreal and about 100 km north of Uspallata, in Mendoza. The Ansilta mountain range runs from north to south, in a framework of valleys and surprising elevations, and has 7 peaks over 5,000 meters above sea level. Our expedition proposes to go into large valleys to set up high altitude camps and try to summit Peak 4 at 5150 meters above sea level.
Day 1: BARREAL. Meeting in the town of Barreal in the afternoon. In Barreal, preparation of the team, last-minute purchases and we accommodate ourselves in a local accommodation: in a hostel, rooms to share (ask for another alternative). Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Camp 1. Breakfast. Transfer to Los Morillos (2500 masl). We separated the equipment for the mules and began to walk towards our first camp. Ascent through a large valley towards the Ansilta mountain range. With stops and a slow pace. Lunch on the way. We will look for the most appropriate place in the valley to set up our first high altitude camp, at about 3,300 meters above sea level. Set up of the camp. We continue with our hydration and acclimatization process. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Base Camp. We set up camp and head towards our second and last camp, the base camp. At 4000 meters there is a suitable place, with snowfields to melt and get liquid. Set up of the camp. Hydration, dinner and sleep.
Day 4: Base Camp. Day of rest. Practice of crampons and technical material. Hydration, dinner and an early night.
Day 5: SUMMIT ATTEMPT. After having breakfast and getting up very early (at dawn) and if the weather conditions are ok, we will try to ascend to Peak 4 of Ansilta. Options not to go to the summit and explore the bottom of the valley. Return to base camp in the afternoon.
Day 6: Camp 1. Disarmed the camp and descent to camp 1.
Day 7: LOS MORILLOS/BARREAL Last day of the hike. Descent to Los Morillos and from there transfer to Barreal, to stay again at the hostel. Showers, toasts and farewell dinner. End of our services.
Day 8: We have breakfast. End in Barreal. From here it will be possible to return home or continue exploring the area. Options for those who stay: visit the El Leoncito National Park and the great astronomical observatories, rafting on the Los Patos River, sand yachting, etc.
Program subject to weather, geographic or political conditions. Modifications of the same can occur on the fly depending on circumstances and various factors. The decisions will be made exclusively by the guides, baqueanos and coordinators.
Expedition backpack on the shoulder. There are permanent unevennesses, between forests and high passes. You have to carry your own backpack with personal equipment and a bag of group food. Semi-technical terrain. The nights are in wild areas (without toilets), in tents and/or stalls. Possible porterage of equipment with animals the first section.
Expedition to the Ansilta Range, San Juan. 1 week
In all our expeditions we provide the meals service IN FULL BOARD PLAN. In this case, which is a long and high altitude expedition, the demands are great, so we intensify the intake of nuts and carbohydrates of rapid or medium digestion.
It does not have technical difficulty but it does have physical and altitude difficulties. The terrain is gravelly (stony) and with little path. It is a very isolated area.
For any mountain activity you need to have prior physical preparation, or be physically active.
It is important to have some previous experience in different treks. We recommend having good physical condition, and knowing that the modality is with a backpack, and you spend the night in a wild camp. The summit day is intense.
The overnight stay takes place in mountain camps in igloo-type tents, comfortable and for 2/3 people.
The tents are included in the service.
Although the time of year is summer, in mountainous and/or rugged areas temperatures tend to drop at night.
The stops occur with a frequency and graduation according to the intensity. There are stops for lunch, snack, and rest.
From 16 years of age.
In a woman a range of 13 to 15 kilos, in a man from 15 to 20 kilos.
Yes, up to Camp 1, with mules. Likewise, each one moves with their backpack carrying personal equipment and something from the group (tents, food, etc.)
20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya
40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs
60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo
80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)
100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice
20% half a day or less with little unevenness.
40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.
60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)
80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.
100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.
20% flat land
40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents
60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.
80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.
100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination
20% We will not be much affected.
40% This is a normal level of attention.
60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.
80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.
100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.
0% + sea level.
20% Up to 2000 masl.
40% + 2000 masl.
60% + 4000 masl.
80% + 5000 masl.
100% + 6000 masl.
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