After breakfast, with our luggage fully packed, we make our way together to the Aconcagua National Park office to collect and pay for our permits. Afterwards our transfer is waiting at the hotel to drive us to the starting point of our first acclimatization hike in the Vallecitos Valley. The Vallecitos Valley is a classic in the Mendoza region for all local mountain lovers. After about two hours of driving, we start the trek to our first tented camp. A gently ascending path leads us to our first camp sheltered by the valley, from where we have uninterrupted views of Cerro Vallecitos (5,420m) – the main objective of the first acclimatization phase.

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Overnight: Camp 
Driving Distance : 110km
Walking time: 2 – 3  hours
Altitude Difference : 330m
Sleeping Height: 3230m

Today our first 4000 meter peaks  are on the program. After breakfast we start our hike through the valley. On one side is the 4,194 meter high Stepanek and on the other Adolfo Calle with 4,272 meters. Our goal for the day is to climb both peaks. Our route follows a steadily ascending and ever steeper path; at this altitude we will feel the exertion of the approximately one thousand meters of altitude to be overcome. This day is very important as part  of our acclimatization. At the end of the day, we will be rewarded for our efforts with a nice dinner at our camp.

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Overnight: Camp 
Walking Time: 5 – 6 hours
Altitude Difference: 1000m
Sleeping Height : 3230m

Today we continue our acclimatization and climb again about a thousand meters to spend the night at 4,300 meters. After breakfast we hike leisurely in direction of El Salto, following the valley on an initially flat path that climbs steeply at the end and leads to our camp for the night. The high-alpine landscape is now becoming increasingly barren, but the ocher-colored mountain slopes always offer photogenic motifs. The first night of camping above four thousand meters represents a significant step in our altitude adjustment. We move into our camp for the night with a wonderful view of Cerro La Plata.

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Overnight: Camp 
Walking Time : 4 hours
Altitude Difference: 1070m
Sleeping Height : 4300m

Today we tackle our 5000 meter peak, the Cerro Vallecitos, which we have steadily approached over the past few days. We have a long day of hiking ahead of us. So today we get up early and follow a well-marked, steadily ascending path. The terrain is high alpine and partly difficult due to the loose scree, but does not offer any technical difficulties. We then return to our camp for the night the same way.

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Overnight: Camp 
Walking Time : 7 – 8 hours
Altitude Difference: 1120m
Sleeping Height : 4300m

Today we return to our starting point of our Vallecitos adventure after completing the first phase of acclimatization. After breakfast we hike back where our driver is waiting for us and from there we drive directly to the small town of Los Penitentes. There we spend the night in one of the local hotels near the aconcagua entrance and prepare for our Aconcagua expedition..

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Overnight: Hotel Ayelen
Walking Time: 3 hours
Sleeping Height : 2600m

We drive to the entrance of the national park and from there we start the hike to our camp Pampa de Leñas. The gauchos and mules carry our gear to camp while we only carry a light day pack. The hiking trail always follows the course of the river, rising slightly, until we reach our camp on a sheltered level in the valley at the end of the day. Here the gauchos await us with a traditional asado (barbecue).

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Overnight: Camp Walking Time : 5 – 6 hours
Altitude Difference: 470m
Sleeping height t: 2870m

After breakfast and packing our gear, we head to Camp Casa de Piedra. This is a challenging five to six hour hike along the Vacas River. On one of the most beautiful days of our hike through picturesque mountain landscapes, our eyes finally focus on the magnificent east face of the Aconcagua with the Polish-Glacier leading straight to the summit. As the day before, the gauchos will set up tents while the expedition members can rest and wait for dinner.

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Overnight: Camp 
Walking Time : 5-6 hours
Altitude Height: 420m
Sleeping Difference: 3250m

The trek to Plaza Argentina base camp is our longest trekking day so far (6 – 7 hours). Today we leave our camp in the early morning hours in order to be able to master the upcoming river crossing without any problems. The water levels are still quite low early in the morning, so that we can cross the ice-cold river at a wide point. We then leave the main valley and hike steadily uphill into a side valley, the Quebrada de los Relinchos. From here we have a clear view of the impressive east face of Aconcagua at all times. Arriving at Plaza Argentina, we move into our tents in a private section of the spacious base camp. The various agencies have their own spacious dome tents with sanitary facilities, hot showers, etc..

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Overnight: Camp 
Walking Time: 5 -6 hours
Altitude Difference:1050m
Sleeping Height : 4200m

Today is used for acclimatization and invites us to take short hikes in the immediate vicinity of the camp.

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Overnight: Camp 
Sleeping Height: 4200m

Our Aconcagua adventure begins! Each team member carries their own food and gear to Camp 1, which is about a five-hour walk up 750 meters. Arriving at Camp 1 we will enjoy a packed lunch and then return to our base camp in Plaza Argentina. Days like this are an important aspect of our acclimatization process. Depending on your needs, we also have the option of organizing porters for the coming days.

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Overnight: Camp 
Walking  Time:4 – 5 hours
Altitude Difference: 800m m
Sleeping Height : 4200m

This day we move to camp 1 along the already known path from the previous day and we spend the night there. Here, too, each client carries his personal equipment and additional accessories. On the way we have lunch and set up the tents with the help of the guides after our arrival. In this location with a view of the surrounding mountain range, we spend the next two nights. 

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Overnight: Camp
Walking Time : 4 – 5 hours
Altitude Difference: 800m
Sleeping Height : 5020m

The transport to camp 2 takes four to five hours. As part of our acclimatization, we carry necessary food and fuel. We start our day with moderate switchbacks that ease our ascent and then climb up to 5,500 meters. During the ascent, spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the Polish- Glacier open up to us. Arriving at Camp 2 we will store our supplies and rest while enjoying lunch. Then it’s the same way back to Camp 1.

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Overnight t: Camp 
Walking Time: 4 – 5 hours
Altitude Difference: 500m
Sleeping Height:5020m

Today we climb up to the Guanacos Camp (Camp 2) on already known terrain. On this day, each client is responsible for carrying personal equipment and additional materials, unless we use the (optional) services of the porters. The overnight stay at 5,500 meters is challenging due to the altitude and the cold conditions, but it is an indispensable part of our acclimatization. We notice that our bodies are now reacting better and better to the altitude. 

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Overnight : Camp 
Walking time: 3 – 4
Altitude difference : 500m 
Sleeping Height : 5500m

Today we climb to Camp Colera, which is located at almost 6,000 meters. For the ascent we need about five hours. Even today, each expedition member is responsible for transporting their equipment and food themselves. Arriving at Colera camp we enjoy the overwhelming panorama, have lunch and then return to camp 2.

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Overnight : Camp 
Walking time: 3 – 4 hours
Altitude Difference: 500m
Sleeping Height : 6000m

Today the alarm clock rings early in the morning. After breakfast we ascend towards the normal route. Even today, all expedition members carry their personal equipment and additional accessories themselves. In the Cólera camp, which is strategically located due to its height and protection from strong winds, the guides help us to set up the tents. Under the guidance of the mountain guides, we do a final equipment check and go through the schedule of the summit day again in detail. Today we retire to our tents early, which is not particularly difficult for us due to the sleeping height and the associated cold.

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Overnight: Camp
Walking time: 3 – 4 hours
Altitude difference: 500m
Sleeping Height: 6000m

The big day has come! Our planned summit day. The longest day of the expedition takes us through a pile of scree at an altitude of 6,964 meters, on the roof of the Andes. We reached the highest peak of the American continent, one of the Seven Summits. A challenging day that takes us to the top of the Andes with a spectacular 360° panorama. An overwhelming feeling, which reflects the difficulties of the last days.

After the obligatory photo of the summit, we go back down the same path to Camp 3, where we will spend another night.

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Overnight : Camp 
Walking time: 10 – 12 hours
Altitude Difference: 964m
Sleeping Height : 6000m

After a well-deserved night’s rest, we pack our tents and continue our summit crossing. We descend over a thousand meters of altitude and finally reach the base camp Plaza de Mulas. On this day, each customer is responsible for carrying their own personal equipment and the expedition equipment assigned to them. Arriving at the Plaza de Mulas, we have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the landscape and process what we have experienced. The end of the expedition is now within reach.

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Overnight: Camp 
Walking time: 4 – 5 hours
Sleeping Height: 4350m

On the last day of the expedition we face a long valley descent to Horcones at 2,950m (seven to eight hours of walking). Mules carry our personal belongings while we carry a light backpack with a jacket and packed lunch. There we are expected by our drivers and finally return to Mendoza, where a warm hotel room and a last dinner together awaits us.

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Overnight:  Hotel****
Walking time: 7 – 8  hours
Sleeping Height : 770m

Breakfast. End of service. Should the ascent of Aconcagua be completed earlier than planned, Mendoza, Argentina’s wine capital, is a paradise for excursions. However, expenses for additional nights in Mendoza will be at your own expense.

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