CERRO PLATA EXPEDITION

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Located in Argentina, in the heart of the frontal range of the Andes, the Cordón Del Plata is a set of mountains with altitudes ranging from the 3200m of Cerro Arenales, to the 5990m of Cerro Plata, its highest point. A great choice for adventurers looking for an introduction to high altitude mountains, the “silver range” is considered one of the most privileged areas for mountaineering, not only because of its proximity to the beautiful province of Mendoza, but also as an acclimatization “school” thanks to the various refuges and hiking options. Rich in its variety of flora and fauna, with glaciers, pastures, streams, guanacos and condors, it is one of the most frequented protected areas for trekking activities.

OUR ITINERARY

Peaks of Cordón del Plata that we could see in our expedition: Cerro Arenales at 3200m, San Bernardo at 4100m, Stepanek at 4500m, Franke and Adolfo Calle at 4800m, Lomas Amarillas at 4900m, Cerro Rincón at 5450m, Cerro Vallecitos at 5550m, and finally the highest point, Cerro Plata, at 5990m.

DAY 1

After a well-deserved rest from the trip, we’ll go towards the refuges located at the foot of Cordón del Plata, where we’ll have the first night of acclimatization at almost 3000m.
We’ll take advantage of this last night in the comfort of a warm bed to prepare ourselves for the next days of expedition.

DAY 2

We continue acclimatizing towards the next camp, Superior Veguitas, in a beautiful place where the humidity and small streams form an oasis of green lawn amidst the rocky Andean terrain. Depending on the group’s mood, we may choose to take the equipment and supplies up a little higher, then descent again to sleep at a lower altitude.

DAY 3

We set off to conquer 4000m of altitude towards the camp known as Salto de Água, located next to glaciers, at the foot of Vallecitos and Rincón. We’ll go through the well-known “infernillo”, a rather hard stretch due to the constant climb and loose rocks. There are hardly any signs of green or life here, though sometimes birds and insects can be seen.

DAY 4

A day of rest and acclimatization in Salto. We’ll take this time to recharge and prepare physically and mentally for the final attack to the summit. Depending on the weather conditions and the group’s acclimatization, we’ll consider climbing a little higher to the last camp, called Hoyada, one hour above Salto. This would shorten the summit day and help the acclimatization at slightly higher altitude.

DAY 5

On summit day, we should leave early in the morning for what will be a long journey. We’ll climb to Portezuello, which connects Cerro Plata and Vallecitos, overcoming this long rocky and steep stretch and 1500m of slope. If the weather is good, we should be back in the camp at dusk.

DAY 6

Descent to the refuge for a well-deserved post-expedition celebration.
As we’ll already be acclimatized, and the return hike is a descent, it should not take long to be back to the refuge.

DAY 7 - 8

Additional days in case of bad weather or need for extra acclimatization.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

To confirm your place in the expedition, it is necessary to pay the Booking Fee of 50% of the total amount, per person.
The remaining amount must be paid up to 30 days before the expedition’s start date.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Difficult:
Recommended for people with high-altitude experience.

INCLUDED

→ Airport Transfer
→ Refuge in Vallecitos (1 night)
→ Sherpa (transport of equipment and supplies)
→ Camping equipment
→ Food
→ Bilingual accredited guides

NOT INCLUDED

→ Round trip flight to Argentina
→ Accommodation in the city of Mendoza
→ Rental of specific equipment
→ Individual equipment
→ Travel insurance

WHAT TO BRING:

Our guides are available to inform and advise on the choice of the best equipment. Contact us!

CLOTHING

→ Changes of clothes of your choice
→ Second skin or fleece shirts and pants
→ Winter jacket, down jacket or thick fleece
→ Anorak or windbreaker jacket
→ Windbreaker pants for trekking
→ Trekking and double boots
→ Gaiters
→ Hiking socks and thick socks for sleeping
→ 2 pairs of gloves (one thinner, one thicker)
→ Beanie, wool hat, buff headwear and/or bandana
→ Sunglasses with UV protection factor 3 or 4

INDIVIDUAL ITEMS

→ Cutlery and food container
→ Sunscreen SPF 40 or more
→ Lip balm (cocoa butter, Halibut)
→ Personal medicine
→ Altitude medicine (ibuprofen and loperamide)
→ Personal hygiene kit
→ Money, credit/debit cards, documents and mobile phone

EQUIPMENT

→ 65l (minimum) trekking backpack
→ 15l or 30l hiking backpack
→ Sleeping bag for mountaineering, temperature -15ºC
→ Heat insulator
→ Headlamp with extra batteries
→ Trekking poles (optional)
→ Emergency Kit: whistle, small mirror, compass, matches with waterproof case, thermal blanket, small pocket knife

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