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Mendoza · Argentina
5 Day Trek - 360 Degree Circuit Around Mt Penitentes
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From $1,500.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This is a Trekking around Mount Penitentes, circuit 360 of 25 miles and is one of the most beautiful areas at the limit between the Chilean and Argentinean Andes. Along the circuit, we will first ascend the Serrata Pass at 13123 | ft 4000 m. From the top, we will be able to see Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain on the American continent, as well as another important mountain called Tupungato Volcano of 21555 ft - 6570 m. After the ascent to the Serrata Pass, we will descend to Tupungato Valley from where we will admire amazing views of this emblematic peak, the fourth highest volcano in the world. This area is particularly remote and interesting for its wilderness and well-preserved fauna and flora.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Circuit Around Mt Penitentes located front Mt Aconcagua in Mendoza Argentina
- Along the circuit, we will first ascend the Serrata Pass at 13123 | ft 4000 m
- Ascent to the Serrata Pass then descend to Tupungato Valley
- Admire amazing views of this emblematic peak, fourth highest volcano in the world
- Interesting for its wilderness and wellpreserved fauna and flora
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Mendoza
Welcome to Argentina! (Before the trip) Mendoza city. Meeting with the guide at your hotel. Transfer to Penitentes 9186 ft – 2800 m
Continued
Mendoza
Eco Tour at Aconcagua Provincial Park. Acclimatization hike in Aconcagua Park (4 hours) 9679 ft – 2950 m
Continued
Mendoza
Lodging at the refuge in Penitentes Village.
Day 2
Mendoza
Hiking. Hiking 6 h to the base camp 11076 ft | 3276 m
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Mendoza
Acclimatization and camping in tents.
Day 3
Mendoza
Hiking. Hiking up to Serrata Pass 13123 | ft 4000 m & Hiking down following the valley at 11076 ft | 3270 m to camp II | 6-8 h
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Mendoza
Accommodation included.
Day 4
Mendoza
Hiking. We will walk for about 6 h down the beautiful valley called “Quebrada Arroyo Blanco” Camp III in the Refugio Blanco at the end of the Valley. Hike under 11076 ft | 3375 m, relatively flat with 2 or 3 river crossings.
Continued
Mendoza
Accommodation included.
Day 5
Mendoza
Hiking. 8 km hike following the valley “Quebrada del Tupungato” Then finishing on the international route to Chile | 4 h. | Transfer to Mendoza
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Mendoza
Thank you for visiting! Transfer & Return to Mendoza 5:00 pm. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Roundtrip private transportation from your hotel in Mendoza town 1 night at the refuge in Penitentes Village (dinner and breakfast included) Professional bilingual guide Technical equipment (tent, walking poles, first aid kit, camping cooking gear, etc) Mule camp to camp (max 12 kg per pax) Languages Available: en
Not Included
Personal gear (sleeping bags and mattress) 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
What to Bring
Upper body 2 Top underwear, Polypropylene or capeline 1 Long sleeve shirts 1 Fleece jacket 1 Windproof Gore-tex jacket, It must have a hood 1 Down jacket, it´s better with a hood Hands 1 Pairs of liner gloves 1 Pair of fleece or wool gloves Head 1 Hat or cap for the sun 1 Fleece hat or balaclava Lower body • 1 Bottom underwear 1 Trekking pant 1 Windproof Gore-Tex pant (we recommend side zippers) Footwear 1 Pair of trekking boots ( we recommend Gore-Tex models ) • 1 Pair of crocs or sandals with velcro for the river crossing Feet 2 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 1 Sleeping bag (-20ºC) 1 Pair of hiking poles Mattress Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 40) 2 Water bottles 1 Thermo (half litter) Backpack Hiking backpack (35 L) Personal Camera, video camera, extra batteries Personal first-aid kit Personal hygiene kit 6 Batteries for headlamp or other It would be great if you can bring a 90L expedition bag every 2 people to load your extra equipment on the mule.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick-up will be within the Mendoza area, let us know at the time of booking!
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 18 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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