Aconcagua Normal Route

We will undertake the ascent to Plaza de Mulas (4,350m), the most iconic base camp on Aconcagua and the central hub of the mountain. It will be a long and demanding trekking day, rewarded with our arrival at the true heart of the expedition where we can finally enjoy the comfort and logistical services of this world-class base camp.

This is a key rest and active acclimatization day at Plaza de Mulas. We will spend the time hydrating properly, eating well, and recovering strength after the effort of reaching base camp, allowing our bodies to adapt optimally before starting the load carries to the higher altitude camps.

We will undertake an acclimatization ascent to Cerro Bonete (5,004 m), providing excellent technical preparation for the higher sections of the mountain. This secondary summit also serves as a privileged viewpoint overlooking Aconcagua’s truly impressive and iconic West Face.

We will carry out a load carry to Plaza Canadá, officially establishing our first high-altitude camp. During this day, we will leave part of the technical gear and the supplies necessary for the upper stages of the mountain before returning once again to the comfort of Plaza de Mulas to rest.

We will dedicate this entire day to rest and physical recovery at Plaza de Mulas. We will use the time to hydrate properly, meticulously reorganize our technical gear, and mentally prepare ourselves before definitively leaving the comfort of base camp to begin the final ascent toward the summit.

We begin the ascent toward Plaza Canadá camp (5,050 m), officially marking the start of our technical high-altitude stage. Every step taken during this day brings us closer to the ultimate summit of Aconcagua, the roof of the entire American continent.

We continue our progress on the mountain by ascending to Nido de Cóndores (5,560 m), one of the most impressive and spacious camps on Aconcagua. This site surrounds us with vast high-mountain landscapes and offers endless views toward the Andean horizon, consolidating our position in the upper zone of the peak.

We will undertake the ascent to Cólera Camp (5,970 m), our final strategic high-altitude base before the grand summit attempt. We will spend the night at an altitude of nearly 6,000 meters, focusing all our strength and preparing ourselves mentally for the ultimate challenge of this expedition.

Summit day is finally here! Very early in the morning, we begin the final ascent toward the summit of Aconcagua (6,960 m), the highest mountain in the Americas. After reaching the top, we descend back to Cólera Camp.

Contingency day at Plaza de Mulas, used for additional acclimatization, weather delays, or strategic flexibility in the summit attempt.

Contingency day at Plaza de Mulas, used for additional acclimatization, weather delays, or strategic flexibility in the summit attempt.

We descend from Cólera Camp back to Plaza de Mulas, returning to the comforts of base camp after the summit effort. After days of high altitude effort, we return to the welcoming logistics of Plaza de Mulas to rest and recover.

After breakfast at Plaza de Mulas, we begin the long descent on foot to Horcones (approximately 6–8 hours of trekking), where private transport awaits to take us back to Mendoza. The drive offers time to relax and reflect on the adventure, arriving in the city for a well-deserved final night where we celebrate the achievement together over a traditional Argentine dinner.

After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Mendoza Airport (MDZ) for your departure flight, officially concluding our services and your Aconcagua expedition.