Cerro Vallecitos 5.450 m a.s.l.

Overview

Technical details

Max. altitude

5.450 m a.s.l.

Duration

6 days

Physical demand

Moderate-High

Technical demand

Moderate

Group size

Minimum 3

Photos 11

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Itinerary

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

   The whole group will meet in Mendoza city to check equipment and clear up any last questions. Then we will stop by the rental shop first thing in the morning if necessary and head to the old Vallecitos ski center (2900 m) in the Cordón del Plata. This day we will spend the night at the Mausy hut and take a short hike to begin acclimatization.

2. 2Day 2: Mausy Hut – Upper Veguitas 3400 m a.s.l.

   This day we will move to the first high camp, where we will pitch our tents and enjoy an imposing landscape. 2-3 hours of walking; 500 m of elevation gain.

3. 3Day 3: Upper Veguitas – Salto de Agua Camp 4330 m a.s.l.

   Early in the morning, we prepare our gear and loads to keep ascending and reach “el Salto” (4300 m), an ideal spot to set up our base camp, estimated time about 5 or 6 hours. 900 m of elevation gain.

4. 4Day 4: Cerro Vallecitos Summit 5450 m a.s.l.

   Breakfast and, very early, at 4:00 am, we begin the ascent of Cerro Vallecitos (5450 m a.s.l.), which will take more than 6 hours up and about 4 hours down to camp.

5. 5Day 5: Salto de Agua – Mausy Hut – Mendoza

   After breakfast, we will break camp to begin the descent to the huts area and back to Mendoza.

6. 6Day 6: Extra Day

   Extra day to be used in case of weather contingencies or to improve our acclimatization.

The itinerary is tentative and may be modified by the expedition guides

Required gear

• General gear: Special trekking backpack (70 to 80 liters)
• General gear: Warm sleeping bag (–10 degrees comfort. 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): 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 thermal underpants or polypropylene leggings (no cotton) as base layer pants
• Base layer (next to skin): Thin polypropylene or similar (no cotton) gloves
• Base layer (next to skin): pair 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): 1 pair of long trekking pants
• Second layer (insulation): 1 fleece pullover
• Second layer (insulation): Down jacket
• Second layer (insulation): Fleece gloves or insulated ski-type gloves, large enough to fit the liners underneath (no wool)
• 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 or higher UV protection
• Health & hygiene: Spare glasses (goggles are fine and highly recommended)
• Health & hygiene: Personal first-aid kit.
• Health & hygiene: High-SPF sunscreen.
• Health & hygiene: Lip balm
• Health & hygiene: Soap and a small towel.
• Health & hygiene: Toilet paper, tissues. Baby wipes.
• Health & hygiene: Pocketknife or knife
• Kitchen: Half-liter or 1-liter stainless steel thermos
• Kitchen: Water containers, 3 liters minimum (can be a plastic bottle), hydration pack, Nalgene or similar
• Kitchen: Plate, cutlery, mug

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
• 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