Trekking to Plaza Francia

In this expedition we will visit over 4.000 m the South Face of Aconcagua viewpoint. There we see a giant that stands 3,000 meters above us, really impressive. Close to Plaza Francia, the base camp for mountaineers who try to ascend this Aconcagua route: one of the most difficult mountaineering challenges in the world.

In order to conserve natural and cultural values of the area, Aconcagua Provincial Park was declared in 1983 with 71,000 hectares.

The importance of this park is of it is located in the imposing frame of the Andes Central holding inside priceless heritage wealth.

The protected area has one of the most valuable natural resources of the planet, fresh water, which is contained in glaciers and headwaters. Another value is vital plant and animal diversity housing, example is Las Vegas its variety and productivity are one of the fundamental bases of sustaining trophic altoandina. Undoubtedly, the Cerro Aconcagua (6962m) which gives its name to the reserve, is the main attraction being the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere.

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Days: 4

From 3 to 6 of December 2021
From 3 to 6 of January 2022
From 28 to 31 of January 2022
From 3 to 6 of February 2022
From 17 to 20 of February 2022

Meeting point: Mendoza Airport

Difficulty Level: Moderate

This program can be completed by any person in good health and trained.

You need previous experience.

Physical difficulty: Moderate.

Technical difficulty: Easy

Details of the Itinerary:

Day 1 – Mendoza City – Penitentes.

In this first day we have our meeting in Mendoza Airport. Then we will go to our accommodation in the city to check the personal equipment. If necessary, we will go to a rental shop. After that, we will go to the Aconcagua Park Office to get the ascent permits and we will talk about the development of the expedition. From our accommodation, we will have transportation to Penitenes.

Day 2 – Penitentes – Horcones – Confluencia.

After breakfast, we will go to the Horcones Valley 2.950 m Here we get our climbing permits stamped at the rangers check point and begin the approach to Confluencia camp. After a relaxed hike we arrive at the camp, Confluencia 3460 m. For the hike you will be carrying only a day pack with some essentials, as the mules take care of the heavy duties.

Day 3 – Confluencia – South Face Aconcagua Viewpoint – Confluencia

After breakfast, we will start our trek to South Face Aconcagua Viewpoint 4.000 m We will see a giant wall that stands 3,000 meters above us, really impressive. From this place, Aconcagua appears more magnificent and intimidating than ever. We can see the entire South Wall. We’ll trek for about 5 hours. We will back to Confluencia Camp.

Day 4 – Confluencia – Mendoza City

After we have breakfast and finish the organization of our backpacks, we began the descent to Horcones. Once we arrive at the Rangers office, a private van will be waiting to transport us back to Penitentes. Tranfer to Mendoza City. End of services.

Recommended clothing:

Pants

One pair of pants suitable for walking. We recommend trekking pants.

One pair of winter / insulated base layers to be worn under the trekking pants.

Sweatshirt

Two. We recommend polar fleece due to its benefits.

Socks

two pairs of mountaineering socks.

T-shirts

One insulated base layers T-shirts.

2 t-shirts for walking. We recommend synthetic fibers.

1 cotton t-shirt to be worn in the afternoons and evenings when we are out of activities.

Coats

1 waterproof jacket.

1 windbreaker (it can be the waterproof jacket).

1 warm Jacket. degree duvet jacket.

Shoes

1 pair of trekking shoes.

We recommend a light pair of shoes to let feet rest such as Crocs® or similar.

Accessories for sun and cold protection

1 woolen hat or one made of synthetic fibers.

1 pair of base layers gloves.

1 fleece neck

1 hat o cap.

Recommended equipment:

30-liter or over backpack

A backpack that can contain all the personal equipment.

Trekking walking sticks

Ice axe

Sunscreen

Sunscreen SPF 50

Lip sunscreen

Sunglasses

UV protection sunglasses

Category 4

Special Medications

All personal medications.

Sleeping bag.

-10 C degree sleeping bag

Water Bottle

2-liter water bottle/s

Frontal Flashlight

With new batteries and a spare pack.

NYLON Bags

NYLON bags to keep clothes dry in case of rain.

The service includes:

Meals: all the meals from lunch at Day 1 to lunch at Day 4.

Special dietary needs (vegetarians, celiacs, etc.) please inform the organizers in advance.

Trekking food: all trekking food: dried fruits, cereal bars, chocolate, etc.

Accommodation: 1 night at mountain refuges in Penitenes. 2 nights in dormitory domes (4 or 8 persons).

Guides from MONS – Actividades de Montaña. Professional Guides – registered by the Province of Mendoza and Parque Provincial Aconcagua, with specific qualification in First Response in wild areas.

VHF Communication equipment

First-aid Kit

Transfers: Mendoza City – Penitentes – Mendoza City.

Counseling in equipment and the necessary process to access Parque Aconcagua.

Group equipment carriage to Confluencia Camp.

Personal carriage to Confluencia Camp 10 Kg each one.

Insurance: Personal accidents. Civil Responsibility.

Camp logistics.

General Difficulty of the Program

This program can be completed by any person in good health and trained.

You need previous experience.

Physical difficulty: Moderate.

Technical difficulty: Easy

The service does not include:

Unspecified extra meals or drinks.

Accommodation before and after the expedition is borne by the excursionists. It is strongly advised booking in advance.

Transports to Mendoza.

Individual equipment and clothing.

Insurance for rescue and evacuation.

Access permits to Parque Aconcagua.

Occasional expenses due to eventual abandonment of the program.

Tips, phone calls, Internet and showers in Parque Aconcagua.

Contracting Conditions

The trip can be cancelled by the company due to causes beyond the organizers’ control: when the safety cannot be guaranteed due to weather conditions or other reasons; o because the minimum number of participants could not be reached. The tripper can choose between a new date of departure or full refund.
Tourism in wild areas has characteristics that make it stand out of conventional tourism. Logistics is particular due to its complexity and the proposals depend on factors that may alter its normal development. That is why the entire schedule may vary even though the whole trip has been carefully planned.
The guides who are in charge of the activity may modify totally or partially the itinerary when they consider that one or more participants’ physical or psychological integrity is at risk or due to weather conditions or security reasons.
The guides firstly guarantee the participants’ safety and are present during the whole trip.

Trekking to Plaza Francia

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Details of the Itinerary:

Recommended clothing:

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General Difficulty of the Program

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