3 days tour

Mount Penitentes Ascent 14,400 Ft / 4.400 Masl.

$ 490 .00 USD

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Mount Penitentes Ascent 14,400 Ft / 4.400 Masl.

This tour includes:

Others

Communication and first aid kit General equipment (tents, heaters) First aid-trained staff Mules are for general equipment (for groups that meet the quota of 4 participants, depending on the weather conditions).

Insurance

Basic insurance for personal accidents.

Guide

Bilingual professional mountain guide

Meals

Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and packed snacks on the 3 days. The menus will be defined according to the logistics of the activity planned, but some of the dishes that could be included are: ยญ Important: in case you are vegetarian, or have any food preference/restriction, we will adapt the menu without any problem. Just let us know upon booking.

Accommodation

We offer 3-person tents, in order to facilitate the logistics and the weight to carry. But if you prefer a 2-person tent, you will have to request it as an additional service.

Transport

In/out From Mendoza to Vallecitos (the start of the hike)

Not included:

Optional

Mules or porters for personal gear.

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Mount Penitentes Ascent 14,400 Ft / 4.400 Masl.

  • Day 1 Trekking To Grajales Hut. Letโ€™S Get Started!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking To Grajales Hut. Letโ€™S Get Started!

      We meet in Mendoza City to check that we have all the necessary equipment for the trip. We drive about 50 mi. / 80 km. to the Penitentes ski resort (at 8,660 ft. / 2,640 mt.), and begin our first ascent: 5 hours walking, we arrive at the Grajales hut to set up camp and spend the night there.


      Max. altitude: 3,235 m. / 10,614 ft. Distance: 6.6 km / 4.1 mi.


      Elevation gain: 1,952 ft. / 595 mt. Night in: mountain hut โ€“ Grajales.

  • Day 2 Ascent To The Summit. Toward The Goal.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ascent To The Summit. Toward The Goal.

      On day 2 we wake up very early and with a nutritious breakfast, we prepare for our goal: we will try to reach the summit of Mount Penitentes, at 14,566 ft. / 4.440 meters above sea level.

      We will ascend gradually, because we will have a total of 10 hours of trekking (approx.) and a good elevation gain. The panoramic views of Aconcagua will amaze us.

      Around noon we will reach the summit. We made it! After taking photos and celebrating, we descend to our camp for a reward dinner and rest.


      Max. altitude: 4,440 m. / 14,566 ft. Distance: 8.7 km / 5.4 mi.


      Elevation gain: 1,205 m. / 3,954 ft. Night in: mountain hut โ€“ Grajales.


      *It is always possible that weather or physical conditions may not allow us to reach the summit. Our guides will evaluate each situation to preserve the safety of the participants.

  • Day 3 Descent. Our Last Day Of Adventure.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Descent. Our Last Day Of Adventure.

      After breakfast, we break camp and start our descent back down to Penitentes. There we say goodbye to the mountain: the vehicle that will take us back to Mendoza city will be waiting for us. After having accomplished a demanding journey, we greet each other and hope to meet again in the next challenge.


      Max. altitude: 3,235 m. / 10,614 ft. Distance: 6.6 km / 4.1 mi.


      Elevation loss: 1,952 ft. / 595 mt. Night in: your lodging.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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