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Tell us what you have in mind and we'll put the proposal together by hand. We answer the same day, and on the other end there is a person.
Where to find us
- +54 9 2612 50-6186
- Office
- City of Mendoza, Argentina
- Depot
- Puente del Inca, less than 2 km from the Park gate
Let's talk.
There is no cart and no automatic booking, and it isn't for lack of technology: an Aconcagua expedition is not bought like a plane ticket. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll put the proposal together by hand. We answer the same day.
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Before you start
What we get asked most
How hard is it to climb Aconcagua?
It is demanding, but achievable for healthy, well-prepared people. The difficulty is not technical: it is in the altitude, the cold, the wind and in sustaining two and a half weeks of continuous effort. Summit day takes between 12 and 14 hours of activity. A good share of the athletes who don't make it underestimated those four factors, not the elevation gain.
Do I need to be a climber?
For the Normal Route, no. It is a long walk at altitude: you won't use a rope or climb. For the 360 Route and the Polish routes you do need to handle crampons and ice axe confidently.
Can I do it if I've never been above 5,000 metres?
Yes, it happens often, and that's why the programme lasts 18 days. That said: it is better to arrive with at least one 4,000 or 5,000 metre mountain behind you. Not for the technique, but to know how you respond to altitude before you are at 6,000.
Which route suits me?
The Normal Route if you want the best acclimatisation profile, the best infrastructure and the simplest logistics. The 360 Route if you want to cover both valleys, have more progressive acclimatisation and fewer people in the first half. The Polish routes if you have technical experience and are after a serious line. If you're not sure, write to us and we'll talk it through.
When is the best time?
The season runs from mid-November to the end of March. December, January and February bring the most stable windows. Late November and March tend to have fewer people and more cold.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
That's what the programme's reserve days are for. Aconcagua is close to the Pacific and the wind changes fast: we follow the forecast daily and move the plan if we have to. If the window doesn't appear, the call is made on safety grounds and is not up for discussion.
Is there a risk of altitude sickness?
Yes, for everyone. Headache, loss of appetite and poor sleep are normal above 4,000 m. What is not normal is breathlessness at rest, confusion or loss of coordination: that's when you go down. There is a Park medical service at every base camp and our guides are trained to read those signs before the problem gets big.