Your first 4000!
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Cordón del Plata, Cradle of mountaineers
Vallecitos is the area par excellence to start or gain more experience in medium and high mountains. Among the many possibilities we find the ascent of Cerro Adolfo Calle and Cerro Stepanek as good challenges with beautiful views and which can be done on the same day. They are two of the most popular four-thousanders in the Cordón del Plata.
From its summits we will have an imposing panoramic view of Cerro Rincón, Cerro Vallecitos, Cerro Plata, Cerro Franke, Cerro Lomas Amarillas and the Precordillera.
With Silvina as my guide, I successfully summited my first two 4000-meter peaks: Stepanek and Adolfo Calle. She was attentive to every detail—insisting on proper hydration and nutrition—and made sure to wait for every group member to arrive. In my case—being the slowest one who always lags behind—she coordinated and guided every step of the way to the summits. I learned a lot about high-altitude mountaineering gear, and even discovered how simple it is to pack a sleeping bag into its stuff sack—something that used to be a real ordeal for me. I highly recommend Silvina; she is an extraordinary guide.
María C.
2x4000 - Init to Mountaineering - Argentina
Suitable for those with:
- Previous trekking experience.
- Good physical condition and health.
- The mental resilience to adapt to a rugged environment and the group dynamic.
Why chose us?
- Small groups and personalized attention.
- You only need to focus on training and bringing your personal gear.
Requirements:
Medical clearance including an exercise stress test.Ratio:
1 guide per 3 participants.Minimum Group Size:
2 people.Difficulty Level:
Moderate. Involves hiking with a backpack over unstable terrain—including trails, rocky ground, or snow cover.Dates:
October, 23 to 25 | April, 02 to 04.Meeting place:
Mendoza, Mendoza.Duration of the activity:
3 days / 2 nights.
Itinerary Itinerary
9am: Meeting in Mendoza, trip to Vallecitos.
11am: Trekking, setting up camp. Rest
Services: Transfer to Vallecitos. High mountain tents | Meals: Boxlunch | Afternoon Snack | Dinner.
7:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Trekking to Cerro Adolfo Calle and Cerro Stepanek
Services: High-altitude tents | Meals: Box-lunch | Afternoon snack | Dinner.
7:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Breaking camp, trek back to Base Camp and return to Mendoza.
Services: Meals: Breakfast.
An amazing shared experience!! Everything was spectacular. Silvina, thank you for the service and the guided tour.
Mauro M.
Ascent to San Bernardo (4185mts) Mt.- Argentina
Images of our expeditions
What is included?
Accommodation
- High-altitude tents.
Meals
- Breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon snack, trail snacks, dinner.
- Group cooking equipment, stoves, fuel, cooking utensils. The boxed lunch contains sandwiches, a sweet treat, fruit, and an isotonic drink.
The informal lunch consists of empanadas or 'picadas'.
Professional Guides
- Professional EPGAMT guide, licensed in Mendoza and WFR certified.
- Assistant, if applicable.
- Specialized, personalized pre-trip assistance.
- Advice on equipment rental or purchase.
Communication
First Aid
- Satellite communication.
- VHF communication.
- First aid kit.
- Use of medical oxygen in case of emergency. Available at the base.
Insurance
- Personal Accidents.
- Civil Liability.
4x4 Transfers and Logistics
- Group gear portage for groups of more than 3 passengers – one-way only.
- Round-trip private vehicle transfer in Mendoza.
- Mountain zone entry registration.
- Small groups.
Not included
Personal Gear
- Personal gear.
- Technical gear for personal use.
- Included pre-trip advice applies to cases where gear is purchased or rented in advance. It is available from the moment of booking.
- We can provide rental gear if booked in advance.
See required gear below.
Additional Expenses
- Breakfast on 'Day 1'.
- Personal clothing / equipment.
- Trail meals / meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Porter for the descent (carrying camp equipment, food, and fuel).
- Transport to the meeting point in Mendoza.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation costs.
Optional:
Photography - Video
Special meals
- High-quality, watermark-free photography.
- Drone photography/video.
- Special menu options (Vegetarian, Keto, Vegan, etc.).
- One guide per person or an assistant when the group size requires it.
“Leave no trace.”
During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us returns with us.
Papers, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine dressings, etc. They can be discarded upon arrival at the shelter or in the destination city upon completion.
Help us keep the mountain clean. Thank you very much!
Technical Gear
- 60/70 liter backpack.
- Backpack cover.
- Trekking poles.
- Snow Gaiters / Crampons (will be notified if it is required closer to the date).
- Climbing helmet (with size regulation).
- Trekking or mountain boots with semi-rigid soles.
- Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
- Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
- Headlamp. Replacement batteries).
Personal Care
- Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
- Sunscreen factor 60 or higher.
- Lip protector.
- Personal hygiene elements. Quick drying towel.
- Personal first aid kit (band-aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual reliveran, loperamide, rehydration salts) and prescription medication if applicable.
- Suggestion: 70% alcohol to sanitize your hands.
Outfit
- Two t-shirts (long sleeve/short sleeve).
- Diver or fleece jacket or windstopper.
- Fine down jacket or synthetic filling.
- Waterproof jacket.
- Thermal pants.
- Trekking or fleece pants.
- Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
- A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
- Crocks or sandals (for resting time).
- Two pairs of thin stockings.
- Two pairs of thick socks.
Other
- Kitchen items (knife, fork, spoon, plate and unbreakable cup).
- Containers to store at least 3 liters. of water per person.
- Steel thermos for personal use (at least 500cm3).
- Plastic bags to self-manage your waste.
- Personal portable charger (powerbank) for camping or shelter days.
- Snacks (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougats, cereal bars, candies, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.).
Excellent service. Very good guides and very good food. This year we went to Vallecitos and summited Adolfo Calle and Stepanek. Excellent guidance and introduction to mountaineering. An experience worth repeating and expanding upon. Congratulations to the organization!
Juliana R.
2x4000 - Init to Mountaineering - Argentina
