Mount Penitentes Guided Ascent · 14274 ft

An excellent and enjoyable climb that offers a unique view of Mt Aconcagua and Tupungato Volcano

Season

September-May

Duration

Three Days

Level skill

Low - Intermediate

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Mount Penitentes Mountaineering Ascent Front Mount Aconcagua 14274 ft

Mount Penitentes is a great option for a short mountaineering ascent front Mount Aconcagua Aconcagua, we highly recommend this trek-ascent in the uncrowded and gorgeous mountain located on the eastern side of the Andes in the village of Penitentes, a few kilometers before the Aconcagua Park, and 2.5 hours from Mendoza.

Right in the front of Mount Aconcagua, this mountain provides an excellent and enjoyable climb without any technical difficulty and its summit offers a unique view of Mount Aconcagua (the highest mountain outside the Himalayas) and also the unique views of Tupungato Volcano. It is highly recommended ascent for anyone that wants to enjoy amazing views an unforgettable experience in the Andes.

Why you should come with us on this trip?

20 years of experience guiding in the Andes, local and friendly Certified bilingual mountain guides, Wilderness First Responder WFR-Ecomed Certification, VHF Radio, permanent 24hs communication with Penitentes Village and Rangers in case of rescue, Transport on-site in Penitentes 24 hs during your trip, Mule Services, Comfortable camping equipment, brand new The North Face V25 tents equipped with solar panels, light, and 12v charger, Common tent, Cooking equipment, and energetic food. Staff 24 hours available in Mendoza in case of any contingencies. Cleaning and hygiene procedures to help keep the COVID-19 virus out.

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Day 01 Meeting with the guide in Mendoza. 800m = 2624ft
Checking of equipment and renting of extra equipment if required

Day 02 Transport to Penitentes Village | 2800 m = 9190 ft (2.5 hours drive)
Trekking to the base camp I 3212m = 10541 ft I through the ‘Quebrada de Vargas’ and overnight (6-7 hours average time) + set up base camp, dinner

Elevation gain 411 m = 1351ft

Day 03 Climbing of Penitentes summit 14229ft, back to base camp and overnight (6-8 hours average time)

Elevation gain 1124m = 3688ft

Day 04 Return to Los Penitentes Village and from there, transport to Mendoza (4 -5 hours average time) + 2.5 hours driving to Mendoza (optional visit a short walk in Aconcagua Park if we have enough time)

Departure 8:00 am

Return in Mendoza 7:00 pm

Average trekking time 6 – 8 h

Total elevation gain 5630ft

Difficulty Moderate

Requirement Physically fit

Upper body
• 1 Top underwear, Polypropylene or thermal capeline
• 1 Long sleeve shirts
• 1 Fleece jacket
• 1 Windproof Gore-Tex jacket, it must have a hood
• 1 Down jacket, it must to have a hood
Hands
• 1 Pairs of liner gloves
• 1 Pair of fleece or wool gloves
Head
• 1 Hat or cap for the sun protection
• 1 Fleece hat
Lower body
• 1 Bottom underwear
• 1 Trekking pant
• 1 Windproof Gore-Tex pant (only in winter conditions)
Footwear
• 1 Pair of trekking boots ( we recommend Gore-Tex models )
Feet
• 1 pairs of light-weight socks
• 2 pairs of heavy-weight socks
Eyes
• 1 pair of glacier glasses with side covers (100% UV)
Others
• 1 headlamp with extra batteries
• 1 sleeping bag (-15ºC)
• 1 pair of hiking poles
• Mattress
• Utensil
• Sunscreen and lip protection min. SPF 40
• 2 water bottles

SERVICES INCLUDED

• Roundtrip transfer from your hotel in the town of Mendoza
• All meals | except in Mendoza
• Bilingual guides
• Radio communications
• All shared equipment for the expedition | Tents, stoves, etc.

WHAT´S NOT INCLUDED

• Personal items | e.g. hygiene, clothes etc.
• Personal porter
• Phone communications and items of a personal nature
• Insurance liability
• Ground or air evacuations
• Hospitalization or medication of any kind
• Any expenses due to last minute cancellations or delays
• Additional costs due to any change in the activity requested by the client
• Any other service not mentioned on this condition sheet

If you cannot find a suitable itinerary or date, please do not hesitate in contact us and we will arrange a private trip to suit your requirements. Simply call or email us and we'll construct the perfect program for you.

Mount Penitentes Mountaineering Ascent Front Mount Aconcagua 14274 ft

Why you should come with us on this trip?

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