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| Guideline Price | £ 2000 or US$ 4000 or € 3000 | |
| Flights from UK | from £ 800 | |
| Dates | December to March | |
| Duration | 20 to 22 days | |
| Grade | 1C | |
Easy Mountaineering in Argentina
This trip is not currently scheduled, however we can organise and run private trips for small groups, following this itinerary or something similar.
This expedition will be based in the Argentine provincial city of Mendoza. The main objective will be the seventh highest peak in the Andes, Mercedario 6710m. The mountain is a very much quieter peak than Aconcagua which lies about 80km further south. It is an easy ascent suitable for those without much previous experience and once acclimatised the ascent takes about ten days altogether. Mercedario is a mountain with an unusual history - it was climbed by the Incas over 500 years ago to make sacrifices and offerings. On the way up the mountain we pass a small ruin from the time of the Incas at 5200m and even at 6400m. From the summit of Mercedario there are superb views to Ramada, La Mesa and the other peaks in the Mercedario group as well as south to Aconcagua.
From Mendoza we will make a preliminary trip to the mountains of the Cordon del Plata for acclimatisation purposes. From a base camp at about 3500m we'll aim to make several ascents of several easy peaks, possibly climbing as high as 5000m.
This expedition offers a unique opportunity to climb a big and easy peak in a relatively quiet part of the Andes.
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Included in our Price
Not Included in our Price
All land transport in Argentina as per
itinerary.
All accommodation in Argentina as per itinerary.
Food while in the mountains.
Organisation and planning of the expedition.
Tents, stoves, ropes and other
communal equipment.
Climbing Permit.
Services of a western
(usually UK) expedition leader.Flights to Mendoza.
Airport tax.
Insurance.
Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, ice-axe).
Meals and Snacks in towns and
cities.
Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks.
General Information about our holidays
Please read our warning on altitude before booking this expedition to high altitudes.
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
Who runs 'Andes' and where we are based
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