The Cordón del Plata is the high mountain "school" of Mendoza in particular and of Argentines in general. A very short distance from Mendoza, Argentina (70 km) we have, in those mountains, one of the few relatively "alpine" landscapes in the country; Where altitude, really big mountains, ice and verticality are combined. It is a midpoint between the great distances and smooth deserts of the high mountains of the Northwest and the concentrated and upright masses of granite of Patagonia. Much could be written about geological, historical or romantic aspects about these beautiful mountains, where so many mountaineers of different generations have lots of memories, dreams and first achievements. But let's get down to the specifics from the Andean point of view. Visible in part from the city of Mendoza and even better from the towns to the east and from the Uco Valley, from Guaymallén to San Carlos, the people of Mendoza ignore its secrets and many confuse its white masses with Aconcagua or Tupungato. The Cordón del Plata does not belong to the border range or Principal Range, where Aconcagua is, nor to the old Precordillera, but is between the two, constituting together with the Tigre Range the so-called Frontal Range. It is geologically the newest, and for this reason its mountains are the most slender in the Central Andes. Our program invites you to get to know them and captivate yourself with their great shadows, trying to reach several of their precious peaks.
Day 1: Meeting at the terminal in the city of Mendoza, 9 am. (Final schedule agreed by the guides) Comment: The buses from Buenos Aires leave the day before at approximately 7:00 p.m. Transfer to Vallecitos (2850 m.s.n.m.), about 80 km from the city. In Vallecitos we will settle in a typical mountain refuge where we will spend the two nights. In the afternoon: short acclimatization walk in the area.
Day 2: This day will be dedicated to the ascent of 4 of the hills belonging to the small mountain range called "La Cadenita". The hills are: Lomas Blancas (3850), Estudiante (3900), Caucaso (4050) and Iluso (4150). From their summit you can get an amazing view of the entire region. In the afternoon I return to the refuge.
Day 3: Free morning to explore and rest. Proposal to carry out rock climbing near the refuge, at a recreational level. Descent to the city of Mendoza. 5:00 p.m. approx. The buses leave back at approximately 6:00 p.m. End of our services.
Bus or air to Mendoza round trip.
It does not have technical difficulty but it does have some physics with some height. It is advisable to have some previous experience in trekking or some other promotion.
For any mountain activity you need to have prior physical preparation, or be physically active.
No previous experience is required, if we recommend having good physical condition.
The overnight stays in mountain shelters, with mattresses. It is necessary to bring a sleeping bag.
Although the time of year is summer, in mountainous and/or rugged areas temperatures tend to drop at night and very early.
The stops occur with a frequency and graduation according to the intensity. There are stops for lunch, snack, and rest.
From 13 years of age (accompanied by an adult)
In this exit we move with little weight, the ascents are round trip in the day.
In all our expeditions we offer the meal service IN FULL BOARD PLAN.
March lunches (cold meals): Milanese and tomato sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, chopped, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinner: Vegetable stews-bacon-red chorizo, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pasta with various sauces or stew, Roast meat (Chivito), Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice in the casserole....
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Cooked Mate, Mate, Powdered milk; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit
It is necessary to complete the personal/medical file to clarify if someone does not eat some type of food.
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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