3 days hike to Plaza Francia (viewpoint of the southern wall of Aconcagua)

3 days hike to Plaza Francia (viewpoint of the southern wall of Aconcagua)

Being part of Plaza Francia Trekking is the opportunity to be one of the few people that have such a privilege of witnessing such a spectacle: the mythical south face of Aconcagua, an imposing wall of 9800 ft. high, where huge glaciers and rocks will leave breathless even the most experienced climber.

This 3 days trekking, with medium difficulty, will let us get closer than ever before to the highest mountain in the world outside de Himalayas mountain range. We will hike through Aconcagua’s trails and sleep two nights in Confluencia Base Camp, route of many of the expeditions who seek to conquer the summit so you can share the base camp experience with mountaineers from all over the world. We will also make our way to Plaza Francia, and get the best view of the huge South Face.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transport to Aconcagua Park and trek to the base camp Confluencia and overnight (3 hs / 10490 ft)

Stop At: Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Mendoza Argentina
Travel along the route that connects Mendoza with Chile from the pick-up point to Aconcagua Park through beautiful landscapes such as the Potrerillos valley and lake, the Uspallata valley and the central Andes mountains
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Warn in case of special menu

Accommodation included: Overnight in comfortables domes in Confluencia Camp at 10490 ft

Day 2: Trekking to Plaza Francia, back to base camp, relax and overnight (7 hs / 13800 ft)

Stop At: Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Mendoza Argentina
After having a good breakfast, we will make our way to Plaza Francia, and get the best view of the huge South Face.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Energy Snacks
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in comfortables domes in Confluencia Camp at 10490 ft


Day 3: Return to the transport and then to Mendoza ( 3 hs / 9200 ft)

Stop At: Puente del Inca, Ruta 7, Vacas River, Las Cuevas Argentina
A rock formation that forms a natural bridge over the Las Cuevas river. The curious formation past as a hotel of thermal baths have made it a prominent tourist point, currently considered a Natural Area protected by the province.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.