Maipo Volcano 5323m
The cone of Maipo and its reflection in the blue waters of a high mountain lake conform a powerful image, that honors the name of the place, Laguna del Diamante .This 5323 m volcano offers one of the best non-technical climbs in the Central Andes, for the landscape and for the unique wildlife that thrives here, protected by a State Reserve. Guanacos, condors and migratory birds are a permanent company along the trip.
Itinerary
Duration 5 days
Day 1 Travel in 4x4 vehicles from Mendoza to Laguna del Diamante Natural Reserve (3,200m/10,500ft). Base camp.
Day 2 Trekking from Base Camp to Camp 1.
Day 3 Trekking Camp 1- Camp 2.
Day 4 Summit day. Night at Camp 2.
Day 5 Trekking Camp 2- Base Camp where a vehicle will be waiting to drive us to San Carlos and Mendoza. Farewell dinner in Mendoza (cost not included).
Included Professional bilingual guide; technical equipment (VHF Communication, medicine kit,*Camping service, tent, all meals, dinner, Breakfast, Box lunch.
Not included Roundtrip private transportation from Mendoza to Cordon del Plata. Any additional costs if the climber chooses to change the itinerary of the excursion. Personal gear, phone communications and items of personal nature, insurance liability, ground or air evacuations, hospitalization or medication of any kind, any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet.
Recommended to bring Light underwear // Long underpants // Underpants and turtleneck // Polypropylene or Capilene (cotton is not advisable) // Fleece baselayers // Fleece layer pants // It is advisable to wear lateral zipped garments to allow ventilation // Warm hooded jacket with Duvet or Thinsulate interior // Gore-Tex jacket waterproof and breathable with hood // Gore-Tex, waterproof, breathable pants. For your head Cap and scarf to protect your neck // Lightweight polypropylene or Capilene balaclava // Wool or fleece ski type hat // Headlamp with extra bulb and batteries // 100% UV goggles with lateral protection. For your hands 2 pairs of light polypropylene or fleece gloves // 1 pair of mittens // Wool, fleece or Gore-Tex mittens protectors. For your feet Trekking shoes // Mountain boots // Double plastic boots. Suggested: Koflach or Asolo // Gore-Tex gaiters. Thick socks (3 pairs). Wool or nylon socks designed for cold weather. Thin socks: 2 pairs of skin tight polypropylene socks. Backpack of 85 Lts.
