TREKKING TO THE MIRADOR DE LA PARED SUR (+4100 masl)
SHORT TREKKKINGACONCAGUA TO PLAZA FRANCIA
Would you like to trek to the viewpoint of the south wall of Aconcagua?
An ideal experience to know the highest mountain in America, making the short trekking of Aconcagua reaching more than 4100 meters above sea level.
Aconcagua Provincial Park is located 190 km from Mendoza City, Argentina, near Puente del Inca.
We will visit the Horcones Lagoon and the Confluencia camp where the ascent to the colossus of America begins, the extensive lower Horcones Glacier and the viewpoint of the impressive south wall of Aconcagua with more than 3000 vertical meters of rock, hanging glaciers and frozen waterfalls.
This 3 days and 2 nights trip includes full board with gourmet menu adapted to your needs, heated dining dome equipped with 220v charging stations and wi-fi. Overnight in dome with bunk beds at Camp Confluencia.
The trekking has little difficulty and no previous experience is necessary.
All this, accompanied by a nutritious menu adapted to the nutritional 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 |
Mendoza City Bus Station |
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| SCHEDULES | Starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 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.
Trekking to Confluencia
We will meet at the bus station in Mendoza City, from where we will travel to the entrance of the Aconcagua Provincial Park in a journey of approximately 3 hours, to make the last adjustments to the equipment (backpack and poles) and start the trekking. Entering the Horcones ravine, we will visit its lagoons and enjoy impressive views of the mountain to finally arrive at Confluencia Camp, our base for the next 2 nights.
Starting altitude: 2,950 masl
Maximum altitude reached: 3,450 masl
Distance: 7 km
Trekking to Plaza Francia
The next day, we will wake up early to have breakfast and prepare the backpacks with the minimum and indispensable for the light trekking.
We will enter through the gorge of the Lower Horcones Glacier, walking alongside it along the valley. The imposing views of the south wall of Aconcagua begin to appear little by little as we gain altitude.
At 4150 meters above sea level, we will take a well-deserved break to celebrate and appreciate the impressive south face of Aconcagua, the colossus of America. We can stay for a while at the viewpoint to take pictures and have lunch, and then retrace our steps.
In the evening we return to our campsite for a hot shower and a festive dinner in the comfort of our campsite.
Starting altitude: 3,450masl
Maximum height reached: 4,150 masl
Distance: 16 km total
Return and farewell
On the last day, after breakfast we will return to the park entrance where we will close the park.
Starting altitude: 3,450masl
Maximum altitude reached: 2,950masl
Distance: 7km
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
- Medium backpack (45-55 liters)
- Trekking poles.
- Water bottles (at least 3 lts total capacity)
- Camp
- Warm sleeping bag (-5° comfort)
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
- Trekking socks (+ spare)
PERSONAL CARE
- Sunscreen (minimum factor 50)
- Lip balm
- Wet wipes
- Small personal garbage bag
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medication
DOCUMENTATION
- National identity card
- Social security/health insurance card
- Complete medical record (provided by Huka)
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Tour Reviews
Muy buena experiencia, la segunda vez que hago actividades con Dani y Ale, Unos genios! Muy amables y profesionales!!!
Tremenda experiencia! Dany y ale los mejores guías!! El campamento de lujo! Cocina gourmet. Todos súper cálidos . Feliz y agradecida. Un sueño ver tan cerquita ese coloso y sus glaciares.NAMASTE.
Pude realizar este trecking luego de estar lejos de la actividad y el acompañamiento del huka fue excelente, no solo como guías sino además aportando información histórica y geológica en todo el recorrido. El servicio en el campamento de confluencia es cercano a estar en un hotel, con sus 4 comidas y muchas opciones para elegir. Algo fuera de lo común en un trecking de este tipo. Sin dudas lo recomiendo para el que quiera vivir una experiencia de montaña con estándares de calidad y confort elevados.
Hicimos este viaje con un amigo para tener una experiencia de montaña de altura sin preocuparnos por nada, fue una experiencia muy linda, en el campamento se esta muy cómodo, podria definirlo como un hotel agreste, ya que tenes las comodidades de un hotel pero sin perder la esencia de la montaña. El ascenso a Francia es con una pendiente mayormente suave y sostenida que te deposita el una vista espectacular del Aconcagua.
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