Plata Mountain (5968mts)
Plata Mountain (5968mts)
Córdon del Plata
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Located in the Cordón del Plata, Central Andes, Cerro Plata is an icon of the place. The ascent to this hill is an almost obligatory step for many mountaineers who visit this mountain range and want to get started in high altitude mountaineering. It is the highest peak in that place. Conquering its summit will allow us to have a panoramic view of Cerro Aconcagua, Cordón de la Jaula, Vn Tupungato and the other 6000 located entirely in the province of Mendoza: the C° Negro Pabellon.
We invite you to participate in a unique experience, in which all services are included so that you only have to worry about your adaptation process to the altitude.
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These ascents are ideal for people with good physical condition and experience in medium mountains who wish to experience an expedition in high altitude mountains without major technical difficulties.
Details
Details
Dates: October, 19 to 25 | January, 20 to 26 | March, 1 to 7.
Meeting: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, 9am.
End: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, 5pm.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 29km / 3300mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medical certificate with stress ergometry | Good physical condition.
Min Group / Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide | 4 PAX.
Requirements: Medical certificate with exercise stress test | Previous physical preparation | Trekking experience.
Included / Not Included: View full lists.
Personal Required Gear: View full list.
“Leave no trace.”
During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us returns with us.
Papers, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine dressings, etc. They can be discarded upon arrival at the shelter or in the destination city upon completion.
Help us keep the mountain clean. Thank you so much!
- 60/80 liter backpack to carry personal items.
- Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof the backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Leggings.
- Climbing helmet (with size regulation).
- Mountain boots with semi-rigid or rigid soles.
- Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
- Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
- Headlamp. Replacement batteries.
- In case of adverse wheather or snow forecast:
- Crampons.
- Double Boots
- Ice axe (winter conditions)
- Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
- Sunscreen factor 60 or higher.
- Lip protector.
- Personal hygiene elements. Quick drying towel.
- Personal first aid kit (band-aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual reliveran, loperamide, rehydration salts) and prescription medication if applicable.
- Suggestion: 70% alcohol to sanitize your hands.
- Two t-shirts (long sleeve/short sleeve).
- Diver or fleece jacket or windstopper.
- Fine down jacket or synthetic filling.
- Expedition down jacket (500gs filling).
- Waterproof jacket.
- Thermal shoe.
- Trekking or fleece pants.
- Waterproof pants.
- Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
- A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
- Optional: Mittens and/or Mitten Covers.
- Crocks (for resting in the shelter).
- Two pairs of thin socks.
- Two pairs of thick socks.
- Kitchen items (knife, fork, spoon, plate and unbreakable cup).
- Containers to store at least 3 liters. of water per person.
- Steel thermos for personal use (at least 500cm3).
- Plastic bags to self-manage your waste.
- Personal portable charger (powerbank) for camping or shelter days.
- Snacks (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougats, cereal bars, candies, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.).
Meeting with the guides, gear review. Last minute rental or purchases.
Transfer by private vehicle to Vallecitos, 80 km from the city.
Altitude adaptation trekking (4 hours of activity).
Overnight in a mountain hut.
TTo facilitate the process of adaptation to the altitude, this day we will trek through the first part of the famous Cadenita, progressively gaining height towards the summits of Loma Blanca (3560mts), Arenales (3400mts), Andresito (3100mts).
After that we return to the mountain hut to rest and prepare for the next day.
Approximate activity time, 5 to 6 hours.
Starting from the refuge we will follow the path that will take us to the "El Salto" camp. We will climb the moraine of the rubble, and later “the hell”, the hardest and most mythical section of this portage. We will arrive at the Salto de Agua camp, base for several of the five thousand meter hills in the area, where we can see the entire Potrerillos valley from the balcony. After setting up camp we will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest.
Approximate activity time: 4 to 6 hours.
Free day to rest and replenish energy.
Trekking to La Hoyada Camp to aid in altitude adaptation. The rest of the day is free to rest.
Approximate activity time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: 370 meters
Approximate activity time: 4 hours. Elevation gain: 370 meters
Before dawn we will leave from the El Salto Camp towards Portezuelo Plata – Lomas Amarillas, Portezuelo Cerro Vallecitos – Cerro Plata, and the ridge and summit of Cerro Plata. This day we have an impressive panoramic view of the Tupungato Volcano, Cerro Aconcagua, Cerro Juncal, Cerro Plomo, also the Cordón and Quebrada de la Jaula among others. Depending on the weather, we will spend half an hour at the summit, and then begin our descent to the El Salto camp.
Descent to the huts area. Return to the city of Mendoza. End of the expedition.
Included services:
- Professional guide with Mendoza certification / Assistant, as appropriate.
- Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner. From lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
- Round-trip private vehicle transfer from Mendoza city.
- 2 nights in a hut (rooms shared with the group) | High-altitude tents.
- Registration for entry into the mountain area.
- Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
- (More than 3 PAX:) Porter to 'El Salto' basecamp (group camping elements: tents, kitchen, fuel, food, etc).
- Satellite Communication
- First Aid Kit, VHF Communications.
- Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
- Advice on renting or purchasing mountain gear.
- Small groups.
Services Not Included:
- Breakfast of the first day.
- Personal clothing/gear.
- Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
- Drinks.
- Transportation to the meeting point.
- Other extras not specified in the program.
- Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
- Rescue and evacuation expenses.
"Awesome first experience. Cerro del Plata, 5968 masl, 7 days to reach the summit, halfway there. Great learning experience, great challenge for body and mind. Great mom @andesxtadventures and my summit companions for teaching me and sharing their experience with all their patience." Juan M., Cerro Plata Expedition.
"Big thanks to Andes Extreme Adventures for the 6 days of altitude training and alpine mountaineering. The pictures don't do it justice. Argentina, qué hermoso país <3." Sammuel M. (Canada)- Expedición Cerro Plata.
"Thank you Sil for these days of adventures, experiences and learning." Nicolás V. - Winter Mountaineering Expedition.
