High altitude trekking and shelters in Vallecitos

Easy (2+)

Difficulty

2 days | 1 night

Duration

Mendoza

Location

1 to 3 persons

Group size

HIGH ALTITUDE TREKKING AND SHELTERS IN VALLECITOS
CORDÓN DEL PLATA PROVINCIAL PARK

Would you like to spend the night in a mountain hut, taking your first steps in the world of high altitude trekking?

An experience to enjoy and connect with the mountain sleeping in the comfort of one of the shelters in Vallecitos, making an ascent to more than 3800 meters above sea level.

Cordón del Plata Provincial Park is located 80 km from Mendoza City, Argentina, near the Potrerillos reservoir.

There are numerous high altitude trekking and mountaineering circuits in the area, with unmissable views of the immense turquoise water mirror of the Potrerillos reservoir.

In this trip, we will spend 2 days trekking, sleeping 1 night in a mountain refuge , exploring the surrounding hills and going into the valley to visit the high altitude camps, which are part of the approach to access the objectives of more than 5000 meters above sea level of the Cordón del Plata.

All this, accompanied by homemade food, nutritious, healthy and adapted to the needs of each participant, accompanied by a team of professional guides who will provide the necessary assistance and safety at all times.

PROPOSAL DETAILS

MEETING PLACE

Bus Station, Mendoza Capital / El Plumerillo International Airport, Mendoza

SCHEDULES

Starts Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and ends Sunday at 5:00 p.m.

INCLUDES

All meals are included (breakfasts, energy for walking, lunches, snacks and dinners).	One night in a mountain refuge.
We will advise you on what you need before departure.	VHF and satellite equipment (for emergencies).
First aid kit.	Qualified professional mountain guides (Res. SSGECP 489/16).
Personal accident insurance.	Transfer to and from Vallecitos from the meeting point.

NOT INCLUDED

Travel to the meeting point.

Personal equipment and sleeping bag (consult rental rates).

This trip is rated Easy (2+) ( see Huka Difficulty Table).

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Your itinerary for the adventure

Although we make every effort to adhere to the itinerary described below, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions.

SHELTER | VEGUITAS CAMP

Reception in the vallecitos area. We get settled in the refuge to then trek to the Veguitas camps, intermediate camping areas of approximation to access the major objectives that crown the valley. In the afternoon we return to the refuge to spend the night.

LA CADENITA : LOMAS BLANCAS HILL

The second day we will discover the circuit of La Cadenita, a trekking that connects the summit of Andresito (3100 masl), Arenales (3400 masl) and Lomas Blancas (3850 masl). Return to the refuge, end of the service.

List of required equipment

The key to your comfort during active travel is to wear layers (see Layering Clothing Basics). For maximum comfort at minimum weight, you need versatile layers that combine insulation, ventilation and weather protection.

Therefore, we created this checklist to help you choose your gear and bring only what you need. Weather and other conditions on the ground will dictate what clothing and equipment you will need to wear each day.

TREKKING AND CAMPING

Trekking
- Small backpack (~20 liters)
- Trekking poles.
- Water bottles (at least 3 lts total capacity)
Camp
- Warm sleeping bag ideally -5°c comfort (see All you need to know about Sleeping Bags)
- Headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Cutlery
- Medium Tupper
- Personal mug for infusions/drinks

CLOTHING

Head
- Warm hat
- Multifunction thermal collar (buff type)
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses (ideally category 3)
Upper body
- Synthetic long sleeve t-shirt
- Synthetic short sleeve t-shirt
- Coat (ideally fleece)
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm jacket
Hands
- Warm gloves
Undercarriage
- Inner long term or shim
- Long trekking pants
- Underwear
Feet
- Trekking boots or shoes
- Pair of warm socks (for the evening)
- Pair of trekking socks
- Lightweight leisure footwear