Climbing Aconcagua, 17 days

The expedition to Aconcagua begins in the resort town of Mendoza, which is also called the grape capital of Argentina. This city is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. Arriving in Mendoza, the expedition members can sleep and rest. The next day we will head upstairs to Puento Del Inca, the closest hotel to the national park (2700 meters above sea level). The next morning we are taken to the entrance to Aconcagua National Park, and this is where we begin the walking part of our expedition.

The first transition to the Confluence camp (3300m) is quite simple and lasts only three to four hours (some participants pass this section even in 1.5 hours!). In Confluence, the group spends the two nights necessary for acclimatization. On the day of rest, we will climb Plaza France (4100 meters). Next, the group advances to the base camp of Plaza de Mulas (4450m) - the beginning of the classic ascent route to Aconcagua along the Northwest ridge. The transition will be from 7 to 8 hours. After the transition, we rest the day in base camp, gathering strength for the first acclimatization exit.

We will establish several camps – Plaza Canada (altitude 5000 m), Nido de Codores (Condor Nest, 5600 m) and the second exit – assault camp in the town of Berlin (6000 m). The climb to the top of Aconcagua is scheduled for 12-14 days depending on the weather and the condition of the participants. After climbing, we descend to base camp and celebrate the success of the expedition. In one long enough day we will go through the whole track and in the evening we will be in Mendoza with a hot shower and delicious steaks. There are more than one and a half thousand wineries in the city, and climbers can take part in tasting magnificent wines and buy drinks they like.

Guided ascent of Aconcagua on the classic route (17 days)

Day 1. Arriving in Mendoza. Transfer to the hotel. Introductory walks around the city, checking equipment, briefing. Hotel night.

Day 2: Transfer to Penitentes (2700m). Sending the main cargo with mules to Base Camp. Transfer to the entrance to the national park (Laguna Horcones) and transition to Confluence (3300m, 2-3 hours). Camp.

Day 3. Acclimatization radial exit to the Plaza de Francia (4200m), which overlooks the South Wall (2700m high). 4-5 hours. Back to camp.

Day 4. Long transition (8-9 hours) to the main base camp Plaza de Mulas (4350m). The path passes through the wide valley of Playa Ancha. Camp.

Day 5. Rest in Plaza de Mulas (4350m). Short ascent to the Orkones glacier. Camp.

Day 6. Transition from Plaza de Mulas to Camp 1 (Plaza Canada, 5000m). Camp. Tent night.

Day 7. Transition from Plaza Canada to Camp 2 (Nido de Condores, 5600m). Tent night.

Day 8. Climbing to Camp Cholera (6000m), descent to Plaza de Mulas (4350m).

Day 9. Day of rest in Plaza de Mulas (4350m).

Day 10. Climb from Plaza de Mulas (4350m) to Nido de Condores (5600m).

Day 11. Climb from Nido de Condores (5400m) to Camp 3 (Cholera, 6000m).

Day 12. Ascension to the top of Aconcagua (6957 m), descent to Camp 3 (6000 m).

Day 13. Reserve day for bad weather

Day 14. Reserve day for bad weather

Day 15. Descent to the Base Camp Plaza de Mulas. Night at camp.

Day 16. Transition from Base Camp to Laguna de Horcones. Transfer to Mendoza. Rest. Hotel night.

Day 17. Airport transfer. Departure.

January 18, 2024 - February 3, 2024

• Russian language guide throughout the program
• Mountain guides – 1 in 3 people per day of climbing
• Airport-hotel-airport transfer
• Hotel in Mendoza, 2 a.m. Double rooms + breakfast
• Assistance in obtaining the necessary permites
• Transfer of Mendoza-Puento del Inca-Mendoza
• Hotel in Puento del Inka + breakfast
• Mules for equipment and food from Puente del Inca (Los Puquios) to Plaza de Mulas and back. Personal luggage maximum 20kg.
• Two Nights in Full-Fed Confluence
• Base camp in Plaza de Mulas (5 nights)
• Food and fuel for the upper camps
• First aid kit.