These treks not only lead you to the base camps of the different routes of Aconcagua through valleys, foothills and glaciers of singular beauty but they also allow you to share with those who are preparing to attempt the summit their daily routine.
The options for these treks are:
PLAZA FRANCIA TREK
1º day: assistance with the trekking permit administration, transfer from Mendoza city to Penitentes or Puente del Inca (2700m), lodging and arrangements for load transport by mules.
2º day: transfer to Horcones, start walking to Confluencia (3400m), encampment.
3º day: ascend to Plaza Francia (4100m), coming back to Confluencia.
4º day: descend to Horcones and transfer to Mendoza.
PLAZA FRANCIA AND PLAZA DE MULAS TREK
1º day: assistance with the trekking permit administration, transfer from Mendoza city to Penitentes or Puente del Inca (2700m), lodging and arrangements for load transport by mules.
2º day: transfer to Horcones, start walking to Confluencia (3400m), camp.
3º day: ascend to Plaza Francia (4100m), coming back to Confluencia.
4º day: rest day in Confluencia.
5º day: ascend to Plaza de Mulas(4265m), camp.
6º day: rest day in Plaza de Mulas.
7º day: visit the base camp environment.
8º day: descend to Horcones and transfer to Mendoza.
PLAZA DE MULAS TREK
1º day: assistance with the trekking permit administration, transfer from Mendoza city to Penitentes or Puente del Inca (2700m), lodging and arrangements for load transport by mules.
2º day: transfer to Horcones, start walking to Confluencia (3400m), camp.
3º day: ascend to Plaza de Mulas (4265m), camp.
4º day: rest day in Plaza de Mulas.
5º day: visit the base camp environment.
6º day: descend to Horcones and transfer to Mendoza.
The services included for a programmed group are:
+ Transfer from Mendoza airport or bus terminal to hotel and back
+ Assistance with the trekking permit processing and equipment rental
+ Transfer to and from Penitentes or Puente del Inca.
+ Hotel & breakfast (continental) in Penitentes or Puente del Inca (2700m) – 1 night -.
+ Load transport by mules (15 kg of personal equipment per person) to and from the camps,
you will walk with a day pack carrying beverages, meals and warm clothes.
+ All the meals and set of dishes while you remain in the Park, mess sleeping tent at Confluencia and sleeping tent ( double/trpl occupancy) at Plaza de Mulas, privy at base camps)
+ Trekking guide – permanent VHF communication with base camp.
Services not included
_ Personal equipment
_ Extra lodging days
_ Bottled beverages
_ Medical or traveler insurances
_ Foods outside the Park
_ Trekking permit
_ Extra charges in case of abandoning the trip
_ Any other service not specifically listed