BASE CAMPS

PLAZA FRANCIA +
PLAZA DE MULAS

ACONCAGUA TREKKINGS

5 DAYS
TREKKING

PRIVATE &
SCHEDULED

5 DAYS
TREKKING

PRIVATE &
SCHEDULED

Plaza Francia + Plaza de Mulas in 5 days TREKKING BASE CAMPS

The wonderful view of Plaza Francia and the imposing Southern Wall are complemented with the unique experience the route to Base Camp Plaza de Mulas gives you. You can share the exclusive world of mountain climbers and expeditioners of the whole world, preparing themselves for the summit.

ABOUT THIS TREKKING

This five day trekking lets us observe the two most spectacular faces of Aconcagua. We will first walk to Plaza Francia, South Wall base camp. There, after walking through glaciers surrounded by amazing mounts, we´ll enjoy its impressive 3000mts of altitude .After that we´ll walk a long way up to Plaza de Mulas Base camp, which after such an effort, will reward us with an incredible view of Aconcagua´s West Wall at sunset and it´ll give us the chance to spend some time with mountaineers from all over the world that get ready to reach the summit.The services include professional mountain guide, full- board lodging in base camp for four nights in mountain tents, and above all our experience in Aconcagua for over twenty years. For more details please click here.The sensation at that moment, we cannot tell. We want you to have the experience yourself. Start walking with us!

Plaza Francia + Plaza de Mulas in 5 days TREKKING BASE CAMPS

ABOUT THIS TREKKING TREKKING PLAZA FRANCIA + PLAZA DE MULAS

ITINERARY TREKKING BASE CAMPS

Previous Day · Mendoza – Altitude: 760 mts.

After you have rested from your flight, we wait for you at INKA EXPEDICIONES office to finalize the arrangements and give you the needed paperwork to go to the permit office and purchase your permit to enter to Park Aconcagua and your bus ticket to Penitentes.Accommodation: Not included – Meals: Not included- Transportation: Not included
Day 01 · Penitentes / Confluencia – Altitude: 3368 mts.

Departure from Penitentes. Transport to Horcones. Arrive to the Aconcagua Provincial Park, to the control post (Ranger Station) next to “Laguna de Horcones.” Start of the trekking tour through the stream of the Horcones river. During the trekking lunch break. Continuation to Confluencia campsite. Dinner and night rest. Accommodation in tents.Trekking duration: 4 hs. – Accommodation: Tents –Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 02 · Confluencia - Plaza Francia – Altitude: 4.200 mts.

We’ll trek for about 5 hours until we arrive to Plaza Francia, base camp of the impressive Aconcagua South Wall. From this place, Aconcagua, the Stone Sentinel, appears more magnificent and intimidating than ever. We can see the entire South Wall. This is one of the nicest points of the expedition with a breathtaking first view of Aconcagua that you will never forget.Trekking duration: 6 to 8 hours – Accommodation: Double tents / dome – Meals: Breakfast – Lunch –Dinner.
Day 03 · Confluencia - Plaza de Mulas – Altitude: 4.250 mts.

We will begin our second approaching day, trekking to Plaza de Mulas, main base camp in Aconcagua. Early morning, after breakfast, we start our walk across “Playa Ancha” (meaning Wide Beach) it is a deserted and always windy valley. We slowly gain altitude up to the Horcones Superior Valley. After hiking across Playa Ancha and climbing up through a very steep path, “Cuesta Brava” (meaning Rugged Slope), we reach Plaza de Mulas, at 4.250 m.Trekking duration: 8 to 10 hours. – Accommodation: Double tents / dome – Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.
Day 04 · Rest day at Plaza de Mulas – Altitude: 4.250 mts.

This day is a rest day and a good occasion to explore the local terrain. We will walk on Plaza de Mulas surroundings overcrossing the Horcones Superior Glacier, always with an incredible view of Aconcagua´s West Wall at sunset. Plaza de Mulas is where hundred of expedition begins the expedition to the summit, so you can talk and share experiences with people of all around the world.Accommodation: Double tents – Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.
Day 05 · Plaza de Mulas - Penitentes

After we have breakfast and finish the organization of our backpacks, we began the descent to Horcones. Once we arrive at the Rangers office, a private van will be waiting to transport us back to Penitentes. If we have time enough, we will descend to Puente de Inca and see the magnificent landscape. End of services.Trekking duration: 8 to 9 hours – Accommodation: Not included – Meals: Breakfast – Lunch. (Not included: Dinner). Transportation: Transfer Horcones / Penitentes – (Not included: Mendoza – Penitentes)

NOTE
The proposed itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions o other forced situations that put in risk the group security. The guides have the authority to change the program according to their criteria, to maximize the security based on his knowledge and experience.

services trekking base camps

SERVICES INCLUDED

Professional mountain guide. Experienced and qualified to operate in Aconcagua.
Assistance with the procedures to obtain the permit to enter Park Aconcagua.
Ground transportation in private vehicles. Penitentes – Park Entrance – Penitentes
Transportation by freight mules: We take up to 15kg of your personal mountain equipment from Puente de Inca to Plaza de Mulas and Confluencia back and forth.
Lodging at Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas in mountain tents or dormitory tents for 4 or 8 persons.
Use of private bathrooms exclusively for our clients.