Dates on request for groups - minimum 4 people.
The Cordón del Plata is the high mountain "school" for the people of Mendoza in particular and for the Argentines in general. At a very short distance (80 km) from Mendoza, Argentina, we have in those mountains one of the few "alpine" landscapes in the country; Where altitude, really big mountains, ice and verticality are combined. It is a midpoint between the great distances and desert smoothness of the high mountains of the Northwest and the concentrated and upright granite masses of Patagonia. Much could be written about geological, historical or romantic aspects of these beautiful mountains, where so many mountaineers of different generations have lots of memories, dreams and first achievements. But let's get to the point from the Andean point of view. Visible in part from the city of Mendoza and even better from the towns to the east and the Uco Valley, from Guaymallén to San Carlos, the people of Mendoza ignore its secrets and many confuse its white moles with Aconcagua or Tupungato. The Cordón del Plata does not belong to the Cordillera del Limit or Cordillera Principal, where the Aconcagua is, nor to the old Precordillera, but is between both, constituting together with the Cordillera del Tigre the so-called Cordillera Frontal. It is geologically the newest, and for this reason its mountains are the most slender in the Central Andes.
Our program invites you to meet them and captivate yourself with their great shadows, trying to reach several of their precious peaks.
Day 1: Meeting in Mendoza. Last minute purchases. Transfer by charter vehicle to Vallecitos (2,850 m.a.s.l.), about 80 km from the city. In Vallecitos we will settle in a typical mountain refuge where we will spend the night. In the afternoon: short acclimatization walk in the area. Overnight in shelter.
Day 2: This day we will do trekking and ascents to the Lomas Blancas, Arenales and Andresito hills, to continue with the acclimatization. Overnight in shelter.
Day 3: The idea of ??this day is to make an ascent to the Veguitas Superior camp, at 3450 meters above sea level, to continue with the acclimatization period. Options that will define the guides with the group. Overnight in tent.
Day 4: Permanence in Veguitas Superior for acclimatization with short walks and perhaps an attempt to summit Cerro Adolfo Calle (4200 masl). Overnight in tent.
Day 5: Ascent to El Salto camp (4200 masl). acclimatization, hydration Rest. Overnight in tent.
Day 6: Day of acclimatization to altitude. Short walks in the area. Good nutrition and hydration. Team preparation to attempt summit. Overnight in tent.
Day 7: Attempt to summit the Vallecitos or Plata hills (according to group conditions and weather). We leave very early. Very tiring day. Return in the afternoon to El Salto camp. Overnight in tent.
Day 8: Descent to the base of Vallecitos and from there, with our private transport, to the city of Mendoza. End of the expedition and services.
Program with a high degree of demand in the ascents. The height plays its important role, good previous hydration is needed.
Program subject to weather conditions. Modifications to it may occur on the fly depending on circumstances and various factors. The decisions will be made exclusively by the guides and coordinators
Ascent to the highest peak of the Cordon del Plata, 6000 m.a.s.l.
The great ascent to the most desired mountain of the Cordón del Plata
Mountaineering - Vallecitos
No tiene dificultad técnica pero sí física con altura. Conviene tener algo de experiencia previa en trekkings y ascensos a montañas menores. El dia de cumbre se completan casi 1800 mts de desnivel en ascenso y descenso.
Sí. Para cualquier actividad de montaña se necesita tener una preparación física previa, o ser activo físicamente, pero en este caso conviene profundizar más el entrenamiento.
Conviene tener algo de experiencia previa en trekkings y ascensos a montañas menores. El dia de cumbre se completan casi 1800 mts de desnivel en ascenso y descenso.
El pernocte se realiza en refugio de montaña, con colchones, y luego en carpas. Es necesario llevar bolsa de dormir abrigada de montaña.
Aunque la época del año sea primavera-verano, en zonas cordilleranas y/o agrestes las temperaturas suelen descender por la noche y bien temprano. En el campamento de altura, a 4200 msnm, las temperaturas pueden llegar a -10°.
Las paradas se dan con una frecuencia y graduación según la intensidad.
Hay paradas para almorzar, merienda, y descanso, no en el dia de cumbre, donde las comidas son bien de marcha, tratando de cumplir con el objetivo.
A partir de los 14 años de edad.
En esta salida en los primeros 3 días nos movemos con poco peso, los ascensos son de ida y vuelta en el dia. Luego debemos continuar con la mochila de expedición, llegando a cargar hasta 15 kg en las mujeres y 20 kg en los hombres aproximadamente.
En todas nuestras expediciones brindamos el servicio de comidas EN PLAN PENSION COMPLETA.
Es preciso completar la ficha personal/médica como para aclarar si alguien no ingiere algún tipo de alimento.
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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