Your first 6000!
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Plata Mountain, a necessary step before Aconcagua.
Located in the Cordón del Plata, Central Andes, Cerro Plata is an icon of the place. The ascent to this hill is an almost obligatory step for many mountaineers who visit this mountain range and want to get started in high altitude mountaineering. It is the highest peak in that place. Conquering its summit will allow us to have a panoramic view of Cerro Aconcagua, Cordón de la Jaula, Vn Tupungato and the other 6000 located entirely in the province of Mendoza: the C° Negro Pabellon.
We invite you to participate in a unique experience, in which all services are included so that you only have to worry about your adaptation process to the altitude.
6-days shortened version: Vallecitos Mt. Expedition (5450m).
If you do not have mountaineering experience: 2x4000: Adolfo Calle Mt. + Stepanek.
Our experience with Silvina at Andes Extreme Adventures was spectacular. From the very beginning - even before the expedition started — we could see Silvina’s dedication and professionalism; she made sure we had the right gear and offered advice on renting any specific technical equipment we might need.
Throughout the journey, she was constantly attentive to our well-being, comfort, and overall enjoyment!
We learned so much about the mountains, how to conduct ourselves in that environment, and the necessary safety precautions.
Silvina was flexible, adjusting the planned itinerary whenever needed to ensure we reached our final goal—and we did!
She’s also a fantastic cook who made sure we had everything we needed. It was a journey full of learning, adaptation, and a wonderful mountain atmosphere!
Thank you for these fantastic days.
Juan C.
Expedición Cerro Plata (5968m) - Argentina
Suitable for those with:
- Previous mountaineering experience at altitudes above 4500 meters.
- 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 a stress test (ergometry).Difficulty:
High. Involves hiking with a backpack over unstable terrain—including trails, scree slopes, or snowfields.Ratio:
1 guide per 2 participants.Minimum Group Size:
2 participants.Dates:
March 1st to 7thContact us for other dates, for one or more people.
Starting point:
Mendoza, Mendoza.Duration:
7 days / 6 nights.
Itinerary Itinerary
9:00 AM: Meeting in Mendoza.
Private vehicle transfer to Vallecitos, 80 km from the city.
Altitude acclimatization trek.
Activity: 2 hours | Ascent: 400 meters | Distance: 4 km.
Services: Transfer to Vallecitos, mountain hut | Meals: Box-lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
Trekking to aid the altitude acclimatization process.
Activity: 6 hrs | Ascent: 750 m | Distance: 7.5 km.
Services: Mountain hut | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
Ascent to 'El Salto'.
Setting up camp.
Activity: 7–8 hours | Ascent: 1300 m | Distance: 8 km.
Services: High-mountain tents | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
Trekking to aid the altitude acclimatization process.
Activity: 3 hrs | Ascent: 370 m | Distance: 4 km.
Services: High-mountain tents | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
A free day to rest and prepare for the summit ascent.
Activity: 5 hours | Ascent: 600 meters | Distance: 5 km.
Services: High-altitude tents | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon snack, Dinner.
3:00 AM: Start of the summit ascent.
Return to El Salto camp.
Duration: 12–16 hours | Ascent: 1,650 m | Distance: 14.5 km.
Services: High-altitude tents | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch, Dinner.
Return to the parking area and travel to Mendoza.
End of services.
Activity: 6 hours | Ascent: 100 meters | Distance: 8 km.
Services: High-altitude tents | Meals: Breakfast, Box-lunch.
Big thanks to Andes Extreme Adventures for the 6 days of altitude training and alpine mountaineering. The pictures don't do it justice. Argentina, qué hermoso país <3.
Sammuel M.
Plata Mt. Expedition, 5968m - Argentina
Images of our expeditions
What is included?
Accomodation
- Mountain hut (2 nights), shared room with the group, bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi.
- High-altitude tents.
Meals
- Breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon snack, trail snacks, dinner.
- Group cooking equipment, stoves, fuel, cooking utensils. The packed lunch contains sandwiches, a sweet treat, fruit, and an isotonic drink.
The casual lunch consists of empanadas or a snack platter.
Professional Guides
- Professional EPGAMT-licensed guide (Mendoza) with WFR certification.
- Assistant, if applicable.
- Personalized, specialized 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
- Transport of group gear for groups of more than 3 passengers – one-way only.
- Round-trip private vehicle transfer from 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 photography without a watermark.
- Drone Photography / Video.
- Special menu for vegetarian, keto, vegan option, etc.
- A guide per person or a guide assistant - when the size of the group is small and it is not included in the services.
“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 so much!
Technical Gear.
- 60/80 liter backpack to carry personal items.
- Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof the backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Snow gaiters.
- Climbing helmet (with size regulation).
- Mountain boots with semi-rigid or rigid soles.
- Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
- Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
- Headlamp. Replacement batteries.
- In case of adverse wheather or snow forecast:
- Crampons.
- Double Boots
- Ice axe (winter conditions or personal prefference in summer)
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.
- Expedition down jacket (at least 300gs filling).
- Waterproof jacket.
- Thermal shoe.
- Trekking or fleece pants.
- Waterproof pants.
- Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
- A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
- Optional: Mittens and/or Mitten Covers.
- Crocks (for resting in the shelter).
- Two pairs of thin socks.
- Two pairs of thick socks.
Others
- Snacks (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougats, cereal bars, candies, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.).
- Personal portable charger (powerbank) for camping or hut days.
- 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.
- Biodegradable bags to use for disposing of your organic waste in a poop-tube (ideally those sold for dog waste).
Awesome first experience. Cerro del Plata, 5968 masl, 7 days to reach the summit, halfway there. Great learning experience, great challenge for body and mind. Great mom @andesxtadventures and my summit companions for teaching me and sharing their experience with all their patience.
Juan M.
Plata Expedition - Argentina
