Cerro Plata 5.970 m a.s.l.

Overview

Technical details

Max. altitude

5.970 m a.s.l.

Duration

6-7 days

Elevation gain

3000 m from the start

Physical demand

High

Technical demand

Moderate

Group size

Minimum 3

Photos 6

Itinerary

1. 1Day 1: Mendoza – Mausy Hut 2900 m a.s.l.

   Equipment rental first thing in the morning. Departure from Mendoza by vehicle that will take us directly to Vallecitos (2900 m) in the Cordón del Plata. We will spend the night in a mountain hut and take a short hike to begin acclimatization.

2. 2Day 2: Hut – Upper Veguitas 3350 m a.s.l.

   After a very complete breakfast we will begin our ascent to the Upper Veguitas camp to spend our first night in tents. There we will continue our acclimatization process at over 3000 m a.s.l. 4 km of trail, 3-4 hours of walking, 600 m of elevation gain.

3. 3Day 3: Upper Veguitas – Salto de Agua 4250 m a.s.l.

   Early on we prepare our gear and loads to keep ascending and reach “el Salto” (4300 m), an ideal spot to set up our base camp, on a long day crossing various high-mountain landscapes, estimated time 5 or 6 hours, elevation gain 900 m.

4. 4Day 4: Rest

   Breakfast, rest and acclimatization day. Short hike around the area.

5. 5Day 5: Base Camp – Summit – Base Camp

   The big day has arrived. Very early, at 4:00 am, we start the ascent of Cerro Plata (6000 m a.s.l.), which will take more than 9 hours up and about 5 hours down to camp. A great dinner will be waiting for us to enjoy a well-deserved rest.

6. 6Day 6: Base Camp – Parking Area – Mendoza

   After breakfast, we will break camp to begin the descent to the huts area and back to Mendoza. With our souls full of new experiences and hundreds of stories to share.

7. 7Day 7: Extra Day

   Plan for an additional day for acclimatization or in case of bad weather.

The itinerary is tentative and may be modified at the guides' discretion

Required gear

• General gear: Special trekking backpack (60 to 80 liters)
• General gear: Warm sleeping bag (–10 degrees comfort, e.g. 1000 g of down or good synthetic).
• General gear: Insulating sleeping pad (10 to 15 mm).
• General gear: Inflatable insulating sleeping pad (optional)
• General gear: Trekking poles
• Base layer (next to skin): Changes of underwear.
• Base layer (next to skin): 1 cotton T-shirt (for camp and for sleeping)
• Base layer (next to skin): 2 long-sleeve synthetic T-shirts
• Base layer (next to skin): 1 pair of polypropylene or similar (no cotton) pants or leggings as warm underpants
• Base layer (next to skin): Thin polypropylene or similar (no cotton) gloves
• Base layer (next to skin): 2 pairs of thin polypropylene or similar (no cotton) socks,
• Base layer (next to skin): Multifunctional neck gaiter such as a buff
• Second layer (insulation): 2 pairs of trekking socks (synthetic-thermal)
• Second layer (insulation): 1 pair of thick mountain socks
• Second layer (insulation): Some cotton or wool socks (wool is good for sleeping)
• Second layer (insulation): 1 pair of long trekking pants
• Second layer (insulation): 1 fleece pullover (100 or 200 weight)
• Second layer (insulation): Down jacket
• Second layer (insulation): Fleece gloves or insulated ski-type gloves, large enough to fit the liners underneath
• Second layer (insulation): Sun hat
• Second layer (insulation): Warm hat
• Third layer (windproof and waterproof): Waterproof jacket (Ultrex or Gore-Tex or similar)
• Third layer (windproof and waterproof): Rain pants (Gore-Tex or similar or ski-type) – optional
• Third layer (windproof and waterproof): Third-layer gloves or mitts (waterproof and breathable). Can be ski-type
• Third layer (windproof and waterproof): Mountain gaiters
• Technical gear: Headlamp
• Technical gear: Double boots
• Technical gear: Crampons (12 points, non-rigid recommended) – ask if they will be needed
• Technical gear: Ice axe – ask if it will be needed
• Technical gear: Climbing helmet
• Personal items: Passport, ID card, national ID.
• Personal items: Medical insurance details, health coverage.
• Personal items: Completed health and personal form.
• Health & hygiene: Sunglasses with category 3 UV protection
• Health & hygiene: Spare glasses (goggles are fine and highly recommended)
• Health & hygiene: Personal first-aid kit.
• Health & hygiene: High-SPF sunscreen, lip balm
• Health & hygiene: Soap, shampoo (small, to share) and a small towel.
• Health & hygiene: Toilet paper. Tissues. Baby wipes.
• Health & hygiene: Pocketknife or knife
• Kitchen: Half-liter or 1-liter thermos
• Kitchen: Water containers, 3 liters minimum (can be a plastic bottle), hydration pack, Nalgene or similar

What's included

Booking conditions

• Minimum of 3 people per departure.
• To reserve a spot in the activity, 30% of the price must be paid. (Ask about payment plans and conditions).
• Payment may be made in dollars or pesos at the official exchange rate
• 10% discount when booking 2 people.
• Refund policy: the reservation cost is non-refundable. (each case will be evaluated individually).
• Payment methods: bank transfer, USDT, credit cards, PayPal and/or cash