Meals

Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and packed snacks on the 6 days. The menus will be defined according to the logistics of the activity planned, but some of the dishes that could be included are: 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.

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.

Transport

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

Guide

Bilingual professional mountain guide

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.

Not included:

Flights

Optional

Mules or porters for personal gear.

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Day 1 Toward “Las Veguitas”
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Toward “Las Veguitas”

We start very early. We will pick you up in Mendoza city, to move to the Vallecitos shelter area. The first trek will be to the high altitude camp “Las Veguitas”: we will do it twice, to transport our equipment in parts. We will spend the night there.

Max. altitude: 3,250 m. / 10,660 ft. Distance: 2.5 km / 1.55 mi.

Elevation gain: 250 m. / 820 ft. Night in: Veguitas camp.
Day 2 To “Piedra Grande”
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

To “Piedra Grande”

First sunrise in the mountains. On day 2, after breakfast we will move to the second camp: “Piedra Grande”. It will be about a 2 hours hike.

Max. altitude: 3,550 m. / 11,647 ft. Distance: 2 km / 1.25 mi.

Elevation gain: 300 m. / 985 ft. Night in: Piedra Grande.
Day 3 “Salto De Agua”
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

“Salto De Agua”

Heading to the third high altitude camp: We will hike to “Salto de Agua”. We will sleep there, at 14,108 ft. / 4,300 masl, after an intense day of trekking.

Max. altitude: 4,300 m. / 14,108 ft. Distance: 5 km / 3.1 mi.

Elevation gain: 750 m. / 2,460 ft. Night in: Salto de Agua.
Day 4 A Well-Deserved Rest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

A Well-Deserved Rest

We will rest in order to recover our energies. CAs we know, a good acclimatization depends on balancing effort and elevation gain with rest and permanence. On day 4 we will stay in Salto de Agua and take advantage of the opportunity to nourish and hydrate ourselves very well.

Max. altitude: 4,300 m. / 14,108 ft. Night in: Salto de Agua.
Day 5 Towards The Goal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Towards The Goal

Let’s get ready for our goal: we will leave very early in the morning (3 a.m.), and begin a demanding journey. We advance towards the summit of Mount Vallecitos. On the way we will enjoy the panoramic views, the flora, the Andean fauna. And after 10 hours (approx.) of hiking and 1100 m of elevation gain, we will reach the summit.

Max. altitude: 5,465 m. / 17,930 ft. Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi.

Elevation gain: 1,165 m. / 3,822 ft. Night in: Salto de Agua.
Day 6 The Return
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The Return

Our expedition comes to an end. We will have breakfast, break camp and start descending to the Vallecitos shelters, where we will be taken back to Mendoza city. We will say goodbye until our next adventure.

Max. altitude: 4,300 m. / 14,108 ft. Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi.

Elevation loss: 1,300 m. / 4,265 ft. Night in: your lodging.

6 days tour

Mount Vallecitos Ascent 17,930 Ft. / 5.400 Masl

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Itinerary of your trip Mount Vallecitos Ascent 17,930 Ft. / 5.400 Masl

Toward “Las Veguitas”

To “Piedra Grande”

“Salto De Agua”

A Well-Deserved Rest

Towards The Goal

The Return

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