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.
Details
Details
Next Dates: April 24 to 26.
Meeting: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 1 - 9am.
End: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 3 - 4pm.
Please consider purchasing your return ticket from Mendoza with some extra time in case of delays along the route.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 14kms / 1500mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Physical preparation and willpower
Min Grupo / Ratio: 3 PAX / 1 Guide|7 PAX
Personal Required Gear: It is delivered at the time of booking.
Meeting: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 1 - 9am.
End: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, Day 3 - 4pm.
Please consider purchasing your return ticket from Mendoza with some extra time in case of delays along the route.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 14kms / 1500mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Physical preparation and willpower
Min Grupo / Ratio: 3 PAX / 1 Guide|7 PAX
Personal Required Gear: It is delivered at the time of booking.
Addressed to:
- People with trekking experience who want to make their first ascents above 4000m
- People in excellent physical condition.
- Those who understand the mountain environment, are willing to participate and adapt, and wish to share the experience in a group.
- Involves walking on scree, snow, or ice. The use of crampons and descents via mountain scree are possible.
- You can choose to book this experience for yourself if you do not wish to participate in a group.
Luego del traslado iniciaremos nuestro trekking hacia la zona de acampe.
Armaremos las carpas y dispondremos nuestro equipo personal en ellas.
Resto de la tarde para descansar y prepararnos para el día siguiente. Aproximadamente 3 horas de actividad.
Armaremos las carpas y dispondremos nuestro equipo personal en ellas.
Resto de la tarde para descansar y prepararnos para el día siguiente. Aproximadamente 3 horas de actividad.
Antes del amanecer, saldremos desde el Campamento Veguitas Superior hacia la cumbre del C° Adolfo Calle y Stepanek, este día tenemos una imponente panorámica a los cerros Rincón (5300mts), Vallecitos (5545mts), y Plata(5960mts).
Regreso al campamento, cena y descanso para reponer energías.
Regreso al campamento, cena y descanso para reponer energías.
After breakfast, we will break camp. Please note that carrying gear down is not included; therefore, tents, food, and fuel will be shared among all participants for the return to the parking area. Transfer to Mendoza city. End of services.
Approximate end time of activity: 13hs.
- Entry registration for the mountain area.
- Professional guide with Mendoza certification / Assistant, as appropriate.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Snack. From lunch on day 1 to breakfast on the last day.
- Round-trip transfer in a private vehicle from Mendoza.
- Overnight in high mountain tents or mountain hut if it is available.
- Group cooking gear, heaters, pots, and cooking utensils.
- Carrying of group camping gear and food to the basecamp for groups of 3 passengers or more.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- Satellite Communications
- First Aid Kit, VHF Communications.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on gear rental or purchase.
- Small groups.
- Breakfast 'Day 1'.
- Personal gear.
- Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Porter the last day to return to the start point for camping gear, food, and fuel.
- Transport to the meeting point.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
- High-quality photography without a watermark.
- Drone Photography / Video.
- Special menu for vegetarian, keto, vegan option, etc.
"With Silvina as my guide, I completed my first two 4000m climbs. Stepanek and Adolfo Calle. She was attentive to every detail, insisting on hydration and nutrition, and waiting for the right time for each member of the group. In my case, I was always the slowest one... lagging behind. She coordinated and guided every step toward the summit. I learned a lot about high-altitude equipment and how easy it is to pack my sleeping bag inside its cover. It was all an odyssey for me. I leave my excellent recommendations for this extraordinary guide, Silvina.", María C., 2x4000 - Introductory Mountaineering.
