Cerro Rincón 5.360 m a.s.l.

Overview

Technical details

Max. altitude

5.360 m a.s.l.

Duration

5-6 days

Elevation gain

1,100 m

Physical demand

Very high

Technical demand

Medium-High

Group size

Minimum 2

• Requirements: good command of crampons and ice axe. Experience at similar altitudes

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Itinerary

1. 1Day 1: Mendoza – Mausy hut 2,900 m a.s.l.

   We pick up participants at their lodging in the city of Mendoza. Then we stop by the rental shop to pick up rented gear if needed and head to Vallecitos (2,900 m) in the Cordón del Plata. We spend the night at the Mausy hut, and take a short hike to begin acclimatization. Dinner.

2. 2Day 2: Mausy hut – Upper Veguitas 3,400 m a.s.l.

   Today we move to the first high camp, where we pitch the tents and enjoy a unique landscape. 2 hrs of hiking; 500 m of elevation gain

3. 3Day 3: Upper Veguitas – La Canchita Camp 4,260 m a.s.l.

   Early in the morning, we get our gear and carry loads ready to keep ascending and reach our base camp (4,300 m), an ideal spot to set up camp. Estimated time 5 to 6 hours; 850 m of elevation gain. Dinner.

4. 4Day 4: Summit Cerro Rincón 5,360 m a.s.l.

   Breakfast, then a very early start at 3:00 AM to take advantage of consolidated snow and avoid rockfall in the couloirs. This stretch will take us more than 8 hours up and about 8 hours back down to camp. Dinner.

5. 5Day 5: La Canchita – Mausy hut – Mendoza

   Breakfast, then we break camp and descend to the hut area and return to Mendoza.

6. 6Day 6: Extra day for bad weather or to improve our altitude adaptation

This itinerary may be modified at the discretion of the guide in charge of the expedition

Required gear

• General gear: Trekking backpack (70 to 80 liters)
• General gear: Warm sleeping bag (–10 degrees comfort rating. Down or good synthetic).
• General gear: Insulated sleeping pad (10 to 15 mm).
• General gear: Inflatable insulated sleeping pad (optional)
• General gear: Trekking poles
• Base layer (next to skin): Changes of underwear.
• Base layer (next to skin): Cotton T-shirt (for wearing in camp and for sleeping)
• Base layer (next to skin): 2 long-sleeve synthetic T-shirts
• Base layer (next to skin): 1 thermal underpants or polypropylene leggings (no cotton) as base layer pants
• Base layer (next to skin): Thin polypropylene or similar gloves (no cotton)
• Base layer (next to skin): pair of thin polypropylene or similar socks (no cotton),
• Base layer (next to skin): Buff-type multifunctional neck gaiter
• Mid layer (insulation): 2 pairs of trekking socks (synthetic-thermal)
• Mid layer (insulation): 1 pair of thick mountain socks
• Mid layer (insulation): 1 pair of long trekking pants
• Mid layer (insulation): 1 fleece jacket
• Mid layer (insulation): Down jacket
• Mid layer (insulation): Fleece gloves or large insulated ski-type gloves that fit liner gloves underneath (no wool)
• Mid layer (insulation): Sun cap
• Mid layer (insulation): Warm hat
• Outer layer (windproof and waterproof): Waterproof jacket (Ultrex or Gore-Tex or similar)
• Outer layer (windproof and waterproof): Over-pants (Gore-Tex or similar, or ski type) – optional
• Outer layer (windproof and waterproof): Outer layer gloves or mittens (waterproof and breathable). Ski type is fine
• Outer layer (windproof and waterproof): Mountain gaiters
• Technical gear: Headlamp
• Technical gear: Double boots
• Technical gear: Crampons (12-point, non-rigid recommended) – ask whether they will be needed
• Technical gear: Ice axe – ask whether it will be needed
• Technical gear: Climbing helmet
• Personal items: Passport, ID card, national ID (DNI).
• Personal items: Health insurance details.
• Personal items: Completed health and personal information form.
• Health & hygiene: Sunglasses with category 3 UV protection
• Health & hygiene: Spare glasses (goggles are fine, highly recommended)
• Health & hygiene: Personal first-aid kit.
• Health & hygiene: High-SPF sunscreen
• Health & hygiene: Lip balm
• Health & hygiene: Soap, shampoo (small, to share) and a small towel.
• Health & hygiene: Toilet paper, tissues. Baby wipes.
• Health & hygiene: Pocket knife or knife
• Kitchen: Half-liter or 1-liter thermos
• Kitchen: Water containers, 3 liters minimum (a plastic bottle is fine), hydration bladder, Nalgene or similar
• Kitchen: Plate, cutlery, mug

What's included

Booking conditions

• Minimum of 2 people per departure.
• To reserve a spot on 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
• Refund policy: the reservation fee is non-refundable. (each case will be assessed individually).
• Payment methods: bank transfer, USDT, credit cards, PayPal and/or cash