TREKKING IN CACHEUTA
VIEWPOINTS OF THE PRECORDILLERA OF LOS ANDES
Would you like to go trekking with breathtaking views of the Andes mountain range and the Potrerillos reservoir?
An experience to enjoy and connect with the mountain very close to the center of Mendoza, making an ascent to over 2000 meters above sea level. Cacheuta is a town in the department of Lujan de cuyo, is located 40 km from the city of Mendoza Argentina, near the Potrerillos reservoir. There are numerous hills in the area, with trekking circuits of varying difficulties that suit each person according to their level of experience.
On this trip, we will make a day trekking in the foothills. Discovering its narrow and canyoned valleys and looking for altitude to get the best views of the Andes mountain range and the Potrerillos reservoir.
The trekking has little difficulty and no previous experience is needed.
All this, accompanied by a homemade lunch in the mountains (typical dish of the region), nutritious and adapted to the nutritional needs of each participant, with a team of professional guides who will provide the necessary assistance and safety at all times.
PROPOSAL DETAILS
MEETING PLACE |
Cacheuta Bridge, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina. |
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| SCHEDULES | Starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. | ||||||||
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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.
The trekking
We will meet at the Cacheuta Bridge, where we will introduce ourselves and start the trekking. We will climb a hill in the foothills of the Andes, where we will have a typical mountain lunch during the experience, with incredible views of the mountains and the Potrerillos reservoir. Starting altitude: 1270 masl
Maximum altitude reached: 2240 masl
Distance: 8 km total
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. That’s why we created this list to help you choose gear and bring only what you need. Weather and other conditions on the ground will dictate what clothing and gear you should wear each day.
TREKKING AND CAMPING
- Trekking
- Small backpack (18-20 liters)
- Water bottles (at least 1 lt. capacity)
CLOTHING
- Head
- Warm hat
- Multifunction thermal collar (buff type)
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Upper body
- Short or long sleeve synthetic T-shirt
- Coat (ideally fleece)
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm jacket
- Hands
- First leather gloves
- Undercarriage
- Long trekking pants
- Feet
- Trekking boots or shoes
PERSONAL CARE
- Sunscreen (minimum factor 50)
- Lip balm
- Wet wipes
- Small personal garbage bag
- Personal medication
DOCUMENTATION
- National identity card
- Social security/health insurance card
- Complete medical record (provided by Huka)
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