Vallecitos Mt. (5450mts)
Vallecitos Mt. (5450mts)
Córdon del Plata
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Located in the Cordón del Plata, Central Andes, Cerro Vallecitos is an icon of the place, its ascent is an almost obligatory step for many mountaineers who visit the Cordón del Plata. It is the third highest peak in that place.
From its summit we will have a panoramic view of Cerro Aconcagua, Cordón de la Jaula and Valley of the refuges.
Vallecitos, at first glance, gives us an important east wall, composed of rock and channels of ice and snow, which imposes itself on the landscape; and “deceives” about how accessible and comfortable their normal route is. This does not remove the difficulty due to the altitude.
Addressed to:
These ascents are ideal for people with good physical condition and experience in medium mountains who wish to experience an expedition in higher altitude mountains without major technical difficulties.
Details
Details
Dates: October, 19 to 24.
Meeting place: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, 9am.
End place: ACA in front of the Bus Station, Mendoza, 5pm.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 23km / 3300mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medical certificate with stress ergometry | Good physical condition.
Min Group / Ratio: 3 people / 1 Guide | 4 PAX.
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.
Before dawn we will leave from Campamento el Salto towards Portezuelo Plata from where we will head towards the beautiful ridge of Cerro Vallecitos. 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 before returning to the El Salto camp.
Return to the huts area and transferto 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.
"Thank you, Silvina! The expedition was excellent, truly impeccable in every detail. Luis, what a wonderful companion I had! Hugs to both of you." Juan Caillava - Lomas Amarillas Expedition.
"Thank you Juan for sharing this expedition and thank you Silvina for helping us achieve a new goal... for your professionalism and responsibility... always attentive to every detail." Luis Codsi - Lomas Amarillas Expedition.
