YOUR STORY BEGINS WITH A MILESTONE
SURI Milestones are a collection of expeditions designed to accompany you
From your first steps at altitude to the most demanding challenges of the mountain.
Each milestone represents a physical, technical, and personal stage in your transformation process.
INITIATION MILESTONES
Begin your mountain journey with accessible yet authentic treks.
Real height, sustained rhythm and first steps that connect you to something bigger.
No prior experience is necessary, but the guidance and care make all the difference.
Cerro Adolfo Calle Stepanek - Mendoza
ANDEAN AWAKENING
4 days | 4200 meters above sea level | Difficulty: Medium
In just a few days, you'll experience the essence of the mountains: altitude, cold, pace, and camaraderie. Ideal as a first real mountain experience, without high demands. It's not a test. It's a calling.
Bertrand Volcano - Catamarca
BEATING HEART
X days | 5275 meters above sea level | Difficulty: Medium
A versatile expedition, perfect for those with some initial experience. The route demands perseverance and adaptation to the weather. It's the ideal terrain for building physical and mental skills.
Cerro Franke - Mendoza
THE CHALLENGE
4 days | 4880 m above sea level | Difficulty: Medium
A slow and steady climb, with stunning scenery and a significant elevation gain. This type of ascent offers a perfect transition between classic trekking and high mountaineering.
PROMOTION MILESTONES
Advance towards greater challenges with demanding, longer and deeper expeditions.
Designed for those who want to go further, both physically and internally.
More height, more decisions, more real change.
San Francisco Volcano - Catamarca
THE BORDER
8 days | 6016 m above sea level | Difficulty: High
A remote line between volcanoes, salt flats, and clear skies. Eight days in one of the most silent landscapes on the continent. Here, the difficulty isn't walking: it's holding on to the immensity.
Cerro Plata - Mendoza
THE TEST
8 days | 5960 m above sea level | Difficulty: High
For seven days, the pace changes. There are tough days, cold nights, and decisions that mark the progress. Cerro Plata isn't the highest, but it has what it takes to test your will.
Ojos del Salado Volcano - Catamarca
THE END IS WHERE I STARTED
12 days | 6893 meters above sea level | Difficulty: High
It's not just the world's highest volcano. It's a journey steeped in history, symbolism, and challenging decisions. Ojos del Salado attracts mountaineers from around the globe.
San Francisco Volcano
Andes mountain range on the Argentine-Chilean border
The San Francisco volcano, at 6,016 meters above sea level, is an extinct volcano located in the Andes Mountains, on the border between Argentina and Chile, southeast of the San Francisco International Pass, in the province of Catamarca. At 6,016 meters above sea level, it is considered one of the most accessible 6,000-meter peaks in the world. However, it is a rarely visited mountain.
The ascent to the San Francisco volcano is made via its northwest slope. From its summit, there is a beautiful view of Laguna Verde and the neighboring volcanoes, which are part of the Ojos del Salado volcano chain, including the El Fraile, Incahuasi, El Muerto, and Walter Penk volcanoes, as well as the Solo and Tres Cruces hills.
It was first climbed in 1913 by Walther Penck.
The best time to climb San Francisco Volcano is between September and April. It shows no signs of volcanic activity and is therefore considered extinct.
Program
Difficulty: High Itinerary
Day 1: 12:00 Meeting at La Rioja Airport, Transfer to Fiambala 273 km, approx. 3:30 hrs. We obtain the necessary permits and continue to the Cortaderas Hotel located at 3300 meters (97 km, 1 more hour of travel). Overnight at the hotel, shared rooms for up to 4 people.
Day 2: Ascent to Pastos Amarillos Hill (4100 m), a 4-6 hour trek. Overnight in a hotel. Shared rooms for up to 4 people. Day 3: Transfer to Las Grutas (4100 m), a day for relaxation and acclimatization. Overnight in a tent or refuge without services.
Day 4: Ascent to the Falso Morocho volcano 4500 meters. Night in tent or refuge without services.
Day 5: Ascent to Bertrand Volcano (5200 meters). Overnight in a tent or refuge without facilities. Day 6: Day of total relaxation. Those who wish can spend time relaxing, bathing in a hot spring at 4200 meters. Overnight in a tent or refuge without facilities.
Day 7: We travel from Las Grutas to the base of San Francisco Volcano at 4800 meters above sea level. From there, we begin our ascent to the summit. Descent. Transfer back to Las Grutas. If we arrive before the border crossing closes, we continue to the Cortaderas Hotel; otherwise, we will spend the night in Las Grutas again.
Day 8: Transfer from the Cortaderas hotel to La Rioja airport, arriving around 2 pm or earlier. End of services.
Dates:
November:
1 al 8
15 al 22
March:
April 29th to April 5th (no price)
Important
Situations involving climate change or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group or an individual may cause the itinerary to vary.
What services do we include:
- All the meals described
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide service available starting from the 4th member of the group
- Nights in the hotel and refuge as per program
- Transfers in the program
Services NOT included:
- Transfers to La Rioja airport or Fiambala / Cortaderas hotel and return to the place of origin.
- Hotel in La Rioja or Fiambala if you are going before or staying after the expedition
- Alcoholic beverages in the shelter/hotel
- Sleep in a private room
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying personal equipment
- Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment
- Problems with luggage (lost or delayed flight)
- Expenses incurred for rescue and evacuation
- Anything not described in this program
Expedition cost: 1,150,000 pesos per person, based on double occupancy or more.
Pissis Volcano
Expedition to the Pissis Volcano
6793 meters above sea level
Following the War of the Pacific in 1879, Chile annexed two of Peru's southern departments, which bordered Bolivia. Simultaneously, Chile annexed two of Bolivia's departments. It was therefore necessary to explore these new territories and verify their borders with neighboring countries. Consequently, a Desert Exploration Commission was established in April 1883.
The second objective was to survey the morphological characteristics of the soil and determine the richness of its mountains. The Chilean explorer Francisco José San Román (1838-1902) was appointed head of the Commission, and he was accompanied for this task by the Norwegian-Chilean geologist Lars Sundt and a group of assistants.
The commission used the Chilean town of Copiapó as its base of operations and carried out eleven expeditions between 1883 and 1889, five of which were into the Andes Mountains, collecting names and as much information as possible about peaks and passes, including that of the Pissis volcano, at 6,882 meters. In 1885, it was named Pissis in honor of the French geographer Pedro José Amadeo Pissis, who served in Chile.
This volcano is located entirely within Argentine territory, about 28 kilometers from the border, and on the border of Catamarca with La Rioja.
Already known by muleteers and natives by the indigenous names of "Nevado de Pillánhuasi" or "Nacimientos del Jagüel", from the moment of the publication in two volumes of the surveys carried out by the San Román commission, it officially became known as "Pissis".
Program:
Difficulty: High
Itinerary
Day 1:
12:00 Meeting in Fiambalá, meeting with the guides, review of personal equipment and talk on the operation of the expedition.
Transfer to the Cortaderas Hotel 3300 meters, free afternoon.
Day 2:
Ascent to Cerro Pastos Largos (4100 meters), a 4-6 hour trek. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 3:
Transfer to the Caves (4,100 meters), day of relaxation and acclimatization: gentle trekking and photo safari, San Francisco Lagoon, wildlife (swans, vicuñas), views of the Incahuasi Volcano. Ascent to the Falso Morocho Volcano (4,500 meters). Overnight in a tent or refuge without services.
Day 4:
Ascent to Bertrand Volcano 5200 meters. Night in tent or refuge without services.
Day 5:
A day of total relaxation. Those who wish can spend time relaxing, bathing in a hot spring at 4200 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 6:
We travel from Las Grutas to the base of San Francisco at 4800 meters above sea level, from where we begin our ascent to the summit. Descent. Transfer back to Las Grutas; if we arrive before the border crossing closes, we continue to the Cortaderas Hotel. Dinner. End of services.
Day 7:
Extra (extra due to weather conditions)
Day 8:
Hotel Cortaderas, we will rest, resupply for the second part of the expedition, and stay there that night.
Day 9:
Transfer from the Hotel to High Camp 1 (approx. 5000 meters) 5 hours of travel without a trail to follow, river crossings, 4x4 adventure. Night at Camp 1.
Day 10:
In the morning after breakfast we prepare to move to the high camp C2 5400 approx. 3 to 5 hours night in C2.
Day 11:
Summit attempt (6795 m) and descent to Camp 2.
Day 12:
Departure from the Valley. Overnight in Fiambala. End of services.
The planned itinerary includes three extra days due to weather conditions.
Important
Situations involving climate change or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group or an individual may cause the itinerary to vary.
CLARIFICATION:
If you are traveling alone, to book your tickets in advance, you can choose to book another excursion in the area (over 6500 km), such as the Incahuasi Volcano. Alternatively, you can arrange your own private transfer service.
What services do we include:
- All the meals described
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide service available starting from the 4th member of the group
- Nights in the hotel and refuge as per program
- Transfers in the program
Services NOT included:
- Transfers to La Rioja airport or Fiambala / Cortaderas hotel and return to the place of origin.
- Hotel in La Rioja or Fiambala if you are going before or staying after the expedition
- Alcoholic beverages in the shelter/hotel
- Sleep in a private room
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying personal equipment
- Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment
- Problems with luggage (lost or delayed flight)
- Expenses incurred for rescue and evacuation
- Anything not described in this program
Price:
$2900 USD per person based on double occupancy or more
Incahuasi Volcano
Andes mountain range on the Argentine-Chilean border
Incahuasi, or Nevado de Incahuasi, is a volcanic mountain in the Andes of South America. At 6,648 meters above sea level, it lies on the border of the Argentine province of Catamarca and the Atacama Region of Chile. The volcano consists of a 3.5-kilometer-wide caldera and two stratovolcanoes. Four pyroclastic cones are located 7 kilometers to the northeast and produced basalt-andesite lava flows covering an area of 10 square kilometers. Incahuasi is situated northeast of Nevado Ojos del Salado, the world's highest volcano. Both volcanoes are located at the southern end of the Central Volcanic Zone. They, along with the volcanoes El Fraile, El Muerto, Nevado Tres Cruces, and El Solo, form a 50-kilometer-long volcanic chain. A wide lava dome, measuring 6 by 4 kilometers, is located on the eastern flank. The volcano has a volume of approximately 231 cubic kilometers.
Incahuasi has two craters: a summit crater and an arcuate crater on the eastern flank containing a lava dome. The summit crater measures 750 by 900 meters. Subsidiary vents, conversely, are associated with fissure openings. The western and southwestern flanks of Incahuasi are dotted with lava domes, which are more moderate in size than on other volcanoes in the region. Lava flows, less than 1 kilometer wide and 5 kilometers long, extend down the volcano, reaching the Las Coladas salt flat east of Incahuasi. Two 2-kilometer-long ravines extend north and east of the main crater. Volcanism in the area dates back to the Oligocene and Miocene epochs, when the main volcanic arc was located 40 kilometers to the west in the Maricunga Belt. Between 9 and 6 million years ago, volcanic activity in the Maricunga Belt decreased and eventually ceased. Simultaneously, the main volcanic arc experienced increased volcanic activity. Like many Andean volcanoes, Incahuasi has erupted andesite containing hornblende and pyroxene. The lava flows on the main stratovolcano are dacitic. The four cones northeast of the main volcano have erupted basaltic andesite. Similarly, the parasitic cones have erupted magnesium-rich basaltic andesite. Minerals contained in these rocks include clinopyroxene and olivine.
The best time to climb the volcano is between September and April. It shows no signs of volcanic activity and is therefore considered extinct.
Program
Difficulty: High
Itinerary
Day 1: 12:00 Meeting in Fiambalá, meeting with the guides, review of personal equipment and talk on the operation of the expedition.
Transfer to the Cortaderas Hotel 3300 meters, free afternoon.
Day 2: Ascent to Cerro Pastos Largos 4100 meters, trekking of 4 to 6 hours of activity. Night in Hotel.
Day 3: Transfer to the Caves (4,100 meters), day of relaxation and acclimatization: gentle trekking and photo safari, San Francisco Lagoon, wildlife (swans, vicuñas), views of the Incahuasi Volcano. Ascent to the Falso Morocho Volcano (4,500 meters). Overnight in a tent or refuge without services.
Day 4: Ascent of Bertrand Volcano (5200 meters). Overnight in a tent or refuge without services. Day 5: Day of complete relaxation. Those who wish can spend time relaxing, bathing in a hot spring at 4200 meters. Overnight in a tent or refuge without services. Day 6: We transfer from Las Grutas to the base of San Francisco Volcano (4800 meters above sea level), from where we begin our ascent to the summit. Descent. Transfer to Las Grutas; if we arrive before the border crossing closes, we continue to the Cortaderas Hotel. Dinner. End of services for the San Francisco Volcano excursion.
Day 7: Extra (extra due to weather conditions) Day 8: Hotel Cortaderas, we will rest, resupply for the second part of the expedition, and stay there that night.
Day 9: From the hotel, we will transfer directly to the end of the vehicle track at approximately 4700 meters, at the base of Incahuasi. Overnight in a tent.
Day 10: Carrying and transfer from camp to C2 5700m, undoubtedly one of the toughest days of the expedition, a day of between 6 and 8 hours to cover 1000m of elevation gain and 4.5km with an approximate weight of 15kg in the backpack. Night in tent.
Day 11: Rest day, we will use this day to rest, hydrate and eat well, recovering strength for the next day.
Day 12:
Summit Day! A long day of expedition where we must overcome the first obstacle! The famous Incahuasi gully, where the greatest elevation gain in that section accumulates, before reaching the summit plateau after 5 hours and finally arriving at the long-awaited summit in another 5 hours! A typical day of 12-14 hours. Returning to Camp 2 to sleep.
Day 13:
After breakfast, we will break camp and descend to meet the vehicle, transferring to the Cortaderas Hotel for dinner. End of services.
Days 14 and 15: Extra due to weather conditions.
Important
Situations involving climate change or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group or an individual may cause the itinerary to vary.
CLARIFICATION:
If you are traveling alone, to book tickets in advance, you can choose to do another excursion in the area (over 6500 km), such as to the Incahuasi Volcano. Alternatively, you can pay for the transfer service separately or split the cost between the two of you.
What services do we include:
- All the meals described
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide service available starting from the 4th member of the group
- Nights in the hotel and refuge as per program
- Transfers in the program
Services NOT included:
- Transfers to La Rioja airport or Fiambala / Cortaderas hotel and return to the place of origin.
- Hotel in La Rioja or Fiambala if you are going before or staying after the expedition
- Alcoholic beverages in the shelter/hotel
- Sleep in a private room
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying personal equipment
- Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment
- Problems with luggage (lost or delayed flight)
- Expenses incurred for rescue and evacuation
- Anything not described in this program
Expedition cost: USD 2300 based on double occupancy or more
Ojos del Salado Volcano
World's tallest volcano
Andes Mountains
Argentina Route
The Ojos del Salado volcano is located in the heart of a spectacular "museum" of hills, in an extraordinarily remote and difficult-to-access area. Here, the Andes Mountains rise majestically amidst salt flats, sand dunes, flamingos, and colorful lagoons; it's astonishing that the snow and glaciers on their peaks don't succumb to the desert heat.
Ojos del Salado is located south of the Atacama Desert, in the driest and most desert-like area of the Andes, on a wide plain called the South American Altiplano.
Located in the third region of Chile -inside the city of Copiapó- and in the province of Catamarca on the Argentine side, in an area surrounded by mountains over 6000m high, Ojos del Salado stands out as the most outstanding peak with 6893 meters above sea level, an altitude that makes it worthy of several records: being the highest volcano in the world, the second highest peak in America, the highest mountain in the Chilean Andes and the second highest in the Argentine Andes after Aconcagua (6962m).
Ojos del Salado is an andesitic volcano. Based on its eruption period, it is classified as a recent volcanic activity—known as neovolcanism—having been most active during the Pleistocene-Holocene epoch. Currently, it exhibits secondary volcanic activity, generically termed fumarolic. However, sulfuric activity was observed in 1937 and 1956, and more recently in November 1994, when an intermittent gray plume of water vapor and sulfurous gases was emitted. This gaseous activity reduces the amount of available oxygen above 6400 meters.
Incahuasi has two craters: a summit crater and an arcuate crater on the eastern flank containing a lava dome. The summit crater measures 750 by 900 meters. Subsidiary vents, conversely, are associated with fissure openings. The western and southwestern flanks of Incahuasi are dotted with lava domes, which are more moderate in size than on other volcanoes in the region. Lava flows, less than 1 kilometer wide and 5 kilometers long, extend down the volcano, reaching the Las Coladas salt flat east of Incahuasi. Two 2-kilometer-long ravines extend north and east of the main crater. Volcanism in the area dates back to the Oligocene and Miocene epochs, when the main volcanic arc was located 40 kilometers to the west in the Maricunga Belt. Between 9 and 6 million years ago, volcanic activity in the Maricunga Belt decreased and eventually ceased. Simultaneously, the main volcanic arc experienced increased volcanic activity. Like many Andean volcanoes, Incahuasi has erupted andesite containing hornblende and pyroxene. The lava flows on the main stratovolcano are dacitic. The four cones northeast of the main volcano have erupted basaltic andesite. Similarly, the parasitic cones have erupted magnesium-rich basaltic andesite. Minerals contained in these rocks include clinopyroxene and olivine.
The best time to climb the volcano is between September and April. It shows no signs of volcanic activity and is therefore considered extinct.
Program
Difficulty: High
Itinerary
Day 1:
12:00 Meeting in Fiambalá, meeting with the guides, review of personal equipment and talk on the operation of the expedition.
Transfer to the Cortaderas Hotel 3300 meters, free afternoon.
Day 2:
Ascent to Cerro Pastos Largos (4100 meters), a 4-6 hour trek. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 3:
Transfer to the Caves (4,100 meters), day of relaxation and acclimatization: gentle trekking and photo safari, San Francisco Lagoon, wildlife (swans, vicuñas), views of the Incahuasi Volcano. Ascent to the Falso Morocho Volcano (4,500 meters). Overnight in a tent or refuge without services.
Day 4:
Ascent to Bertrand Volcano 5200 meters. Night in tent or refuge without services.
Day 5:
A day of total relaxation. Those who wish can spend time relaxing, bathing in a hot spring at 4200 meters. Overnight in a tent or shelter without services.
Day 6:
We travel from Las Grutas to the base of San Francisco at 4800 meters above sea level, from where we begin our ascent to the summit. Descent. Transfer back to Las Grutas; if we arrive before the border crossing closes, we continue to the Cortaderas Hotel. Dinner. End of services.
Day 7:
Extra (extra due to weather conditions)
Day 8:
In the morning, after completing all customs formalities, we will head to the Cortaderas Hotel, rest, resupply for the second part of the expedition, and stay there that night.
Day 9:
Transfer from the Hotel to the Arenal high-altitude camp (approx. 5500m). 12-hour journey without a trail to follow, river crossings, pure 4x4 adventure. Overnight at the Arenal camp.
Day 10:
In the morning after breakfast we prepare to move to the high camp C1 5800 approx. 3 to 5 hours night in C1.
Day 11:
Summit attempt (6893 m) and descent to Camp 1.
Day 12:
Departure from the Valley. Overnight at Hotel Cortaderas. End of services.
The planned itinerary includes three extra days due to weather conditions.
Important
Situations involving climate change or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group or an individual may cause the itinerary to vary.
What services do we include:
- All the meals described
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide service available starting from the 4th member of the group
- Nights in the hotel and refuge as per program
- Transfers in the program
Services NOT included:
- Transfers to La Rioja airport or Fiambala / Cortaderas hotel and return to the place of origin.
- Hotel in La Rioja or Fiambala if you are going before or staying after the expedition
- Alcoholic beverages in the shelter/hotel
- Sleep in a private room
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the planned itinerary
- Carrying personal equipment
- Sleeping Bag and Personal Equipment
- Problems with luggage (lost or delayed flight)
- Expenses incurred for rescue and evacuation
- Anything not described in this program
Price:
$3200 USD per person based on triple occupancy or more
CLARIFICATION:
If you are traveling alone or as a couple, to allow time to book tickets, you can choose to do another excursion in the area (over 6500 km), such as visiting Mount Pissis or the Incahuasi volcano. Alternatively, you can pay for a private transfer service or split the cost between the two of you; this service is not included in the program price for groups of fewer than three people.
C° Vallecitos
Cordón del Plata
The Cordón del Plata mountain range is the high-altitude "school" for Argentinians in general. Just a short distance from Mendoza, Argentina (almost 100 km), these mountains offer one of the country's few truly "alpine" landscapes, most notably Cerro Vallecitos at 5,460 meters above sea level. Here, altitude, truly towering mountains, ice, and sheer verticality converge. It's a midpoint between the vast distances and gentle desert landscapes of the Northwest's high mountains and the concentrated, towering granite massifs of Patagonia. Much could be written about the geological, historical, or romantic aspects of these beautiful mountains, where so many mountaineers of different generations have countless memories, dreams, and first achievements. But let's focus on the concrete, from an Andean perspective. Partially visible from the city of Mendoza and even more so from the towns to the east and the Uco Valley, from Guaymallén to San Carlos, the Cordón del Plata remains largely unknown to the locals, who often mistake its white peaks for Aconcagua or Tupungato. The Cordón del Plata belongs neither to the Cordillera del Frontera (Main Range), where Aconcagua is located, nor to the ancient Precordillera, but lies between them, forming, along with the Cordillera del Tigre, the Cordillera Frontal. Geologically, it is the youngest range, and therefore its mountains are the most slender in the Central Andes. Our program invites you to explore them and be captivated by their imposing presence, attempting to reach several of their prized summits.
Program
Difficulty: High
ITINERARY: It consists of 8 days
The campsites will be identified by name and corresponding altitude (in meters) to give you a better idea of the ascent. We recommend prior experience before undertaking this activity. For information on other expeditions, please contact us.
Day 01: Mendoza / Vallecitos (2,750)
We will meet at the YPF gas station across from the Mendoza bus terminal at 10 or 11 am, or those who prefer can make their own way to the refuge. We will then travel to the Vallecitos area, approximately 85 km away. Once there, we will settle into the San Bernardo refuge. This day will be used to organize equipment and have a briefing about the expedition. First night at the refuge.
Day 02: Shelter / portering / Veguitas Superior Camp (3350)
After breakfast, we'll get ready to hike along the Rio Blanco canyon to our first campsite. There, we'll drop off our gear and return to the refuge. Overnight at the refuge.
Day 03: Veguitas Superior Refuge / Camp (3350)
After breakfast we will get ready to hike through the Rio Blanco ravine to our first campsite; from this point on, the nights will be spent in tents.
Day 04: Veguitas Superior / El Salto Camp (4200)
After breakfast, we will begin the trek to El Salto camp, where we will set up our new camp. This trek will last approximately 7 hours.
Day 05: The Jump (4,200)
Rest day, which we will use to walk around the area.
Day 06: El Salto / Summit (5960) / El Salto
The big day has arrived! The group will wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, and begin the ascent. It will be a long day, around 14 hours. We will attempt to reach the summit, where we will enjoy an incredible experience, and then return to camp. We will rest tonight with the satisfaction of having attempted the summit.
Day 7: The Waterfall / Refuge in Vallecitos
The group will descend from the waterfall to a refuge, marking the final effort of the expedition. We'll rest for a while and then continue our journey to Mendoza, arriving in the city in the late afternoon/evening. End of services.
Day 8:
Extra day due to bad weather.
Important
Situations involving climate change, health issues, or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group may cause the itinerary to change or be suspended.
What services do we include?
- All the meals in the mountains
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide/assistant service for groups of 4 or more
- Expedition tents and cooking equipment
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Group equipment carrying 20kg. If you have more than 20kg, it will be divided among the team members – if you don't want to carry weight, you can hire another porter, a service not included in this program.
What services do we NOT include?
- Hotel / Airport / Hotel Transfer
- Hotel in Mendoza before or after the expedition
- Extras and drinks in Mendoza
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the planned itinerary
- Personal equipment carrying (please inquire)
- Group equipment carrying starting from 21 kg (divided among team members – if you do not want to carry weight you can hire an extra porter, service not quoted in this program)
- Sleeping Bag and other Personal Equipment
Expedition cost: 1,200,000 pesos per person, based on double occupancy or more.
C° Payment
Cordón del Plata
The Cordón del Plata mountain range is the high-altitude "school" for Argentinians in general. Just a short distance from Mendoza, Argentina (almost 100 km), these mountains offer one of the country's few truly "alpine" landscapes. Here, altitude, towering peaks, ice, and sheer verticality converge. It's a midpoint between the vast distances and gentle desert landscapes of the Northwest's high mountains and the concentrated, towering granite massifs of Patagonia. Much could be written about the geological, historical, or romantic aspects of these beautiful mountains, where so many mountaineers of different generations have countless memories, dreams, and first achievements. Here, Cerro El Plata stands out with its 5,960 meters above sea level. But let's get down to specifics from an Andean perspective. Partially visible from the city of Mendoza and even more so from the towns to the east and the Uco Valley, from Guaymallén to San Carlos, the Cordón del Plata remains largely unknown to the locals, who often mistake its white peaks for Aconcagua or Tupungato. The Cordón del Plata belongs neither to the Cordillera del Frontera (Main Range), where Aconcagua is located, nor to the ancient Precordillera, but lies between them, forming, along with the Cordillera del Tigre, the Cordillera Frontal. Geologically, it is the youngest range, and therefore its mountains are the most slender in the Central Andes. Our program invites you to explore them and be captivated by their imposing presence, attempting to reach several of their prized summits.
Program
Difficulty: High
ITINERARY: It consists of 8 days
The campsites will be identified by name and corresponding altitude (in meters) to give you a better idea of the ascent. We recommend prior experience before undertaking this activity. For information on other expeditions, please contact us.
Day 01: Vallecitos (2,750)
We will meet at the YPF gas station across from the Mendoza bus terminal at 10 or 11 am, or those who prefer can make their own way to the refuge. We will then travel to the Vallecitos area, approximately 85 km away. Once there, we will settle into the San Bernardo refuge. This day will be used to organize equipment and have a briefing about the expedition. First night at the refuge.
Day 02: Shelter / portering / Veguitas Superior Camp (3350)
After breakfast, we'll get ready to hike along the Rio Blanco canyon to our first campsite. There, we'll drop off our gear and return to the refuge. Overnight at the refuge.
Day 03: Veguitas Superior Refuge / Camp (3350)
After breakfast we will get ready to hike through the Rio Blanco ravine to our first campsite; from this point on, the nights will be spent in tents.
Day 04: Veguitas Superior / El Salto Camp (4200)
After breakfast, we will begin the trek to El Salto camp, where we will set up our new camp. This trek will last approximately 7 hours.
Day 05: The Jump (4,200)
Rest day, which we will use to walk around the area.
Day 06: El Salto / Summit (5960) / El Salto
The big day has arrived! The group will wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, and begin the ascent. It will be a long day, around 14 hours. We will attempt to reach the summit, where we will enjoy an incredible experience, and then return to camp. We will rest tonight with the satisfaction of having attempted the summit.
Day 7: The Waterfall / Refuge in Vallecitos
The group will descend from the waterfall to a refuge, marking the final effort of the expedition. We'll rest for a while and then continue our journey to Mendoza, arriving in the city in the late afternoon/evening. End of services.
Day 8:
Extra day due to bad weather.
Important
Situations involving climate change, health issues, or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group may cause the itinerary to change or be suspended.
What services do we include?
- All the meals in the mountains
- Professional guide service
- Professional guide/assistant service for groups of 4 or more
- Expedition tents and cooking equipment
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Group equipment carrying 20kg. If you have more than 20kg, it will be divided among the team members – if you don't want to carry weight, you can hire another porter, a service not included in this program.
What services do we NOT include?
- Hotel / Airport / Hotel Transfer
- Hotel in Mendoza before or after the expedition
- Extras and drinks in Mendoza
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the planned itinerary
- Personal equipment carrying (please inquire)
- Group equipment carrying starting from 21 kg (divided among team members – if you do not want to carry weight you can hire an extra porter, service not quoted in this program)
- Sleeping Bag and other Personal Equipment
Expedition cost: 1,200,000 pesos per person, based on double occupancy or more.
Aconcagua
Normal Route
Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. It is the second highest of the Seven Summits, surpassed only by Mount Everest.
Aconcagua Provincial Park is located approximately 180 km west of the city of Mendoza, entirely within Argentine territory.
The ascent of Aconcagua (6,962 meters) via the Normal Route is not technical, but it requires excellent physical condition and, above all, appropriate equipment for the extremely low temperatures that characterize the roof of the Americas. Undertaking an expedition to this legendary mountain is much more than trying to reach the highest summit: It is becoming part of the community of mountaineers from all over the world who live together at Base Camps. It is discovering the trails of the Andean valleys and their wild nature. It is experiencing the atmosphere of high altitudes, with its incredible landscapes and colors.
Program
Difficulty: High
ITINERARY: It consists of 16 days - 15 in the mountains.
The campsites will be accompanied by their name and corresponding altitude (in meters) to give you a better idea of the ascent. We recommend having some prior experience before undertaking this activity.
Previous day: Day 1 in the city.
In the morning, we will meet at your accommodation and check your mountaineering equipment. If necessary, we will accompany you to rent equipment. Overnight in the mountains, at Penitentes (2500 meters).
The meeting point and end point of the expedition will be in the city of Mendoza.
Day 01: Horcones (2990 mts) / Confluencia (3390 mts)
We enter Aconcagua Provincial Park and head to our first campsite.
Day 02: Confluence – Plaza Francia (4050 meters) - Confluence
Acclimatization day, from Confluencia we will go to the viewpoint of the south wall, Plaza Francia to return to Confluencia
Day 03: Confluence – Plaza de Mulas (4350)
A long day of trekking as we head to the second largest base camp in the world!
Day 04: Rest in Plaza de Mulas (4350 meters)
A day of rest and recovery from the previous days. We'll use this day to organize team transport and logistics. Stay hydrated.
Day 05: P Mulas / Summit Cerro Bonete (5000 mts)
We will ascend Cerro Bonete. Overnight at base camp.
Day 06: Rest in Plaza de Mulas
A day of rest and recovery from the previous days. We'll use this day to reorganize team supplies and logistics. Stay hydrated.
Day 07: Plaza de Mulas to Canada (5050)
The group leaves base camp and travels to Canada, overnight in Canada.
Day 08: Canada to Condor's Nest (5560)
Tough day, we continued the ascent to the second high camp, Nido de Cóndores (5,560m), carrying full backpacks of approximately 20 kg.
Day 09: Condor Nest (5560)
A day of rest and recovery from the previous days, we will use this day to regain strength, rest and above all, hydrate.
Day 10: Condor's Nest – Cholera (6000)
The group ascends to the last high camp, Cólera (5,970m). We have dinner at almost 6,000 meters…
Day 11: Cholera - Summit Attempt (6962) – Cholera
Bright and early, we set off on the day we've been eagerly anticipating. We'll ascend to Independencia (6300 meters above sea level), then cross the great traverse to the cave and begin the final stretch along the famous Canaleta to the main north summit of the highest mountain in the Americas. After taking photos, we'll begin the long descent to the Cólera or Nido campsite. Rest. The day's hike will take between 8 and 15 hours.
Day 12: Cholera - Plaza de mulas (4350)
After breakfast, we will break camp and return to base camp.
Day 13: Plaza de Mulas – Horcones (2990)
The downhill trek takes between 6 and 9 hours. Most of the equipment is carried by mules, so we travel light. Horcones, transfer to Mendoza, overnight stay in a hotel, end of services.
Day 14: Extra day due to bad weather
Extra day due to weather conditions.
Day 15: Extra day due to bad weather
Extra day due to weather conditions.
Important
Situations involving climate change, health issues, or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group may cause the itinerary to change or be suspended.
NOTE: The proposed itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or force majeure that may jeopardize the group's safety. The guides reserve the right to modify the program at their discretion. You can rest assured that any changes made are based on two fundamental principles: maximizing safety and the likelihood of success, and relying on the knowledge and experience of our guides.
Services included
- Professional guides
- 1 guide for every 3 (three) passengers.
- Hotel/mountain/hotel transfer
- Accommodation described in the program
- Equipment storage
- Food
- Transporting loads by mules
- Dining room
- First aid kit
- Bathrooms
- Showers x2
- Drinking water
- Relaxation area
- Porter service
- Our expedition includes the transport of common cargo.
Services NOT included
- Tickets aéreos in/out Mendoza
- Personal permit to enter Aconcagua Park
- Personal rescue insurance (we recommend - Global Rescue / Ripcord - who have direct contact with the company Helicopters, which is the only one that operates on Aconcagua)
- Personal mountain equipment required
- Carrying personal equipment
- Group equipment carrying (described in the program)
- Rescue expenses or other costs due to abandoning the expedition, whether due to medical advice or personal decision
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, internet access, satellite phone, extra showers, personal porter)
- Snacks/trail food for the entire expedition
- For tips, we recommend a common fund of $100 USD per person in the group to be divided among: muleteers, kitchen staff, porters, and other staff. We recommend $200 USD per person per guide.
- Extra nights of accommodation in the hotel in case of personally returning to the city earlier or in case of not using the reserved days in case of bad weather or staying more days in Mendoza.
- Extra transfer - Penitentes - Mendoza in case of personally arranging your return to the city.
- Hotel-Airport transfer.
- Anything not properly explained in this program
Approximate price based on double occupancy: 6900 USD per person
Aconcagua
Route 306°
Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. It is the second highest of the Seven Summits, surpassed only by Mount Everest.
Aconcagua Provincial Park is located approximately 180 km west of the city of Mendoza, entirely within Argentine territory.
The ascent of Aconcagua (6,962 meters) via Route 306 is not technical, but it requires excellent physical condition and, above all, appropriate equipment for the extremely low temperatures that characterize the roof of the Americas. Undertaking an expedition to this legendary mountain is much more than trying to reach the highest summit: It is becoming part of the community of mountaineers from all over the world who live together at Base Camps. It is discovering the trails of the Andean valleys and their wild nature. It is experiencing the atmosphere of high altitudes, with its incredible landscapes and colors.
Program:
Difficulty: High
Itinerary: It consists of 18 days
Day 01 · MENDOZA – Altitude: 760 meters.
The day before the expedition, we will check equipment and rent it if necessary.
Day 02 · Mendoza / Puente de Inca – Altitude: 2700 meters.
In the morning, after breakfast, we will travel to Puente del Inca to begin our acclimatization process.
Day 03 · Puente de Inca / Pampa de Leñas – Altitude: 2950 meters.
We ventured into the Quebrada de Vacas, a little-traveled place, undoubtedly the best way to experience Aconcagua.
Day 04 · Pampa de Leñas / Casa de Piedra – Altitude: 3250 meters.
After breakfast we continued venturing deeper into the Quebrada de Vacas, a little-traveled place and undoubtedly the best way to experience Aconcagua.
Day 05 · Approach from Casa de Piedra to Plaza Argentina – Altitude: 4200 meters.
After breakfast, we have our first challenge! Crossing the Vacas River on foot! Those who wish can cross by mule and then continue to our beautiful base camp.
Day 06 · Rest day in Plaza Argentina – Altitude: 4,200 meters.
A day of total relaxation at base camp
Day 07 · Carrying equipment and food to Camp 1 – Altitude: 4900 meters.
Acclimatization day and new natural landscapes
Day 08 · Base Camp Rest – Altitude: 4200 meters.
A day of total relaxation at base camp
Day 09 · Ascent from Base Camp to Camp 1 – Altitude: 4900 meters.
We're starting the second stage of the mountain climb! We're moving to the high-altitude camps.
Day 10 · Carrying equipment and food to Camp 2 – Altitude: 5500 meters.
We headed to Camp 2 to leave supplies for the following days, returning to Camp 1 to aid our acclimatization process.
Day 11 · Acclimatization at Camp 2 – Altitude: 5550 meters.
Day of crampon practice and relaxation in camp 2
Day 12: Ascent to Camp 3 - Cholera
The group ascends to the last high camp, Cólera (5,970m). We have dinner at almost 6,000 meters…
Day 13: Cholera - Summit Attempt (6962) – Cholera
Bright and early, we set off on the day we've been eagerly anticipating. We'll ascend to Independencia (6300 meters above sea level), then cross the great traverse to the cave and begin the final stretch along the famous Canaleta to the main north summit of the highest mountain in the Americas. After taking photos, we'll begin the long descent to the Cólera or Nido campsite. Rest. The day's hike will take between 8 and 15 hours.
Day 14: Cholera - Plaza de mulas (4350)
After breakfast, we will break camp and return to base camp.
Day 15: Plaza de Mulas – Horcones (2990)
The downhill trek takes between 6 and 9 hours. Most of the equipment is carried by mules, so we travel light. Horcones, transfer to Mendoza, overnight stay in a hotel, end of services.
Day 16: Extra day due to bad weather
Extra day due to weather conditions.
Day 17: Extra day due to bad weather
Extra day due to weather conditions.
Important
Situations involving climate change, health issues, or force majeure that endanger the safety of the group may cause the itinerary to change or be suspended.
NOTE: The proposed itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances that may jeopardize the group's safety. The guides reserve the right to modify the program at their discretion. You can rest assured that any changes made will be based on two fundamental principles: maximizing safety and the likelihood of success, and drawing upon the knowledge and experience of our guides. For detailed information, please contact us.
Services included
- Professional guides
- 1 guide for every 3 (three) passengers.
- Hotel/mountain/hotel transfer
- Accommodation described in the program
- Equipment storage
- Food
- Transporting loads by mules
- Dining room
- First aid kit
- Bathrooms
- Showers x2
- Drinking water
- Relaxation area
- Porter service
- Our expedition includes the transport of common cargo.
Services NOT included
- Tickets aéreos in/out Mendoza
- Personal permit to enter Aconcagua Park
- Personal rescue insurance (we recommend - Global Rescue / Ripcord - who have direct contact with the company Helicopters, which is the only one that operates on Aconcagua)
- Personal mountain equipment required
- Carrying personal equipment
- Group equipment carrying (described in the program)
- Rescue expenses or other costs due to abandoning the expedition, whether due to medical advice or personal decision
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, internet access, satellite phone, extra showers, personal porter)
- Snacks/trail food for the entire expedition
- For tips, we recommend a common fund of $100 USD per person in the group to be divided among: muleteers, kitchen staff, porters, and other staff. We recommend $200 USD per person per guide.
- Extra nights of accommodation in the hotel in case of personally returning to the city earlier or in case of not using the reserved days in case of bad weather or staying more days in Mendoza.
- Extra transfer - Penitentes - Mendoza in case of personally arranging your return to the city.
- Hotel-Airport transfer.
- Anything not properly explained in this program
Approximate price based on double occupancy: 6900 USD per person
