Previus: Purchase Permits. Review, rent or buy equipment. Starting: Travel from Hotel in Mendoza to the entrance of Aconcagua Provincial Park (Laguna Horcones). Hike to Confluencia
3.300 / 10.827
2
Hike from Confluencia to Plaza Francia, base camp for the South Face of Aconcagua
4.200 / 13.944
3
Hike from Confluencia to Plaza Francia, base camp for the South Face of Aconcagua
4.250 / 13.944
4
Rest day Plaza de Mulas or Climb to Mount Bonete 5.000m. Return to Plaza de Mulas.
4.250 / 14.108 5.000 / 16.598
5
Hike from Plaza de Mulas to Horcones. Travel to Hotel in Mendoza.
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Note:This itinerary is intended to be a guideline only, acclimatization, weather days and rest days are always a possibility while on a Trekking.
SERVICES –Standard Program PLAZA FRANCIA & PLAZA DE MULAS
Included
Transportation in private vehicles from Mendoza to Horcones and back.
Help in obtaining the necessary trekking permits.
Lunch in Valle Uspallata (in route to Horcones)
Food and drinks in Confluencia, two (2) nights in total; including Geodesic Domes with real beds, carpeted floors, heating system, hot shower, and a toilet seat bathroom. Our camps also have solar energy system, Radio communications, and our meals are prepared following strict standards of hygiene and contain high nutritional value. They assure the right amount of carbohydrates and protein, everything the body needs to perform at high altitude, yet easy to digest. We also cater to vegetarians upon request.
Food, drinks and base camp service in Plaza de Mulas, with a limit of up to two (2) nights. Includes: private mess tent with tables and seats, all necessary dishes, served meals, cook, equipment storage tent for use while group is at the higher camps, electric lights, permanent radio communication, toilet tent.
Trekking guide and assistants (depending on the size of the group). Our Trekking ratio: 1 guide = 6 pax.
Radio for permanent communication between base camp, Mendoza and Puente del Inca to be able to co-ordinate different logistical issues, reservations and, when necessary, rescues or evacuations.
You are responsible for
Airfare and airport taxes to and from Mendoza. Bus tickets to and from Mendoza.
Trekking permits.
Hotel in Mendoza.
Food and drink not mentioned in Itinerary
Personal porters and individual gear.
Extra costs as a result of abandoning the trek.
Medical or traveler’s insurance. Costs as a result of an emergency rescue.
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, mail, telephone calls and other items not mentioned above)
All other services not listed as Included.
Trekking Plaza Francia & Plaza de Mulas (8 Days)
Level : MODERATE
Itinerary
Trekking Plaza Francia & Plaza de Mulas (8 Days)
DAY
ACTIVITY
Altitude
(m / f)
1
Previus Day: Purchase Permits. Review, rent or buy equipment. Starting: Travel from Hotel in Mendoza to Hotel in Penitentes. Lunch in Valle Uspallata (in route to Penitentes)
2.750 / 9.022
2
Shuttle from Penitentes to the entrance of Aconcagua Provincial Park (Laguna Horcones). Hike to Confluencia
3.300 / 10.827
3
Hike from Confluencia to Plaza Francia, base camp for the South Face of Aconcagua
4.200 / 13.780
4
Hike from Confluencia to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp
4.250 / 13.944
5
Rest day Plaza de Mulas.
4.250 / 13.944
6
Climb to Mount Bonete 5.000m. Return to Plaza de Mulas.
5.000 / 16.404
7
Extra day
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8
Hike from Plaza de Mulas to Horcones. Travel to Hotel in Mendoza.
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Note:This itinerary is intended to be a guideline only, acclimatization, weather days and rest days are always a possibility while on a Trekking.
SERVICES –Standard Program PLAZA FRANCIA & PLAZA DE MULAS
Included
Transportation in private vehicles from Mendoza to Horcones and back.
Help in obtaining the necessary trekking permits.
Lunch in Valle Uspallata (in route to Horcones)
One (1) night lodging in Hotel Penitentes, double occupancy rooms, includes dinner (Drinks Include only one Mineral water) and breakfast.
Food and drinks in Confluencia, two (2) nights in total; including Geodesic Domes with real beds, carpeted floors, heating system, hot shower, and a toilet seat bathroom. Our camps also have solar energy system, Radio communications, and our meals are prepared following strict standards of hygiene and contain high nutritional value. They assure the right amount of carbohydrates and protein, everything the body needs to perform at high altitude, yet easy to digest. We also cater to vegetarians upon request.
Food, drinks and base camp service in Plaza de Mulas, with a limit of up to four (4) nights. Includes: private mess tent with tables and seats, all necessary dishes, served meals, cook, equipment storage tent for use while group is at the higher camps, electric lights, permanent radio communication, toilet tent.
Trekking guide and assistants (depending on the size of the group). Our Trekking ratio: 1 guide = 6 pax.
Radio for permanent communication between base camp, Mendoza and Puente del Inca to be able to co-ordinate different logistical issues, reservations and, when necessary, rescues or evacuations.
You are responsible for
Airfare and airport taxes to and from Mendoza. Bus tickets to and from Mendoza.
Trekking permits.
Hotel in Mendoza.
Food and drink not mentioned in Itinerary
Personal porters and individual gear.
Extra costs as a result of abandoning the trek.
Medical or traveler’s insurance. Costs as a result of an emergency rescue.
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, mail, telephone calls and other items not mentioned above)
All other services not listed as Included.
Dates Trekking Plaza Francia & Plaza de Mulas Season 2006 – 2007
November - December
January - February
Level of Difficulty
Our Trekkings is classified according to the demand level in order to who carries out the activity can have knowledge and to advance the demand that will confront.
They are classified in the following way: EASY
MODERATE
DIFFICULT
VERY DIFFICULT
ACONCAGUA TREK SRL
by Horcones EVT Leg.13056 Exp. 1144/06
Rudy Parra & Heber Orona Asociados Barcala 484- (5500)-
Capital - Mendoza - Argentina Tel/fax + 54 261 429 5007 / E-mail: info@aconcaguatrek.com
