Ascension of Titan Peak - Quebrada de Matienzo - Andes Mountains - Mendoza

The Quebrada de Matienzo area ,close to the town of Las Cuevas, has great attraction, with great landscapes and hills that have not been climbed to date. In this proposal we offer you the possibility of walking through this beautiful and famous ravine (reminiscent of the Argentine aviator Benjamin Matienzo) and then ascending two of the least visited hills in the region, with more than 4,200 masl. .

The expedition is designed for people who want to make more intense ascents and also as an introduction to outings at a height above sea level.

Day 1: Meeting in the city of Mendoza. Meeting with guides, equipment check. Transfer by private charter vehicle to Las Cuevas. 3100 masl. Lunch on the way. Night in Las Cuevas, in shelter.

Day 2: Trekking to Quebrada de Matienzo, and then entry to Quebrada Caracoles, base of the Titan and Peñas Coloradas hills. Setting up a camp, at approximately 3500 masl. Rest.

Hours of activity: 6

Day 3: We leave very early towards the summit of Pico Titan; Then we descend a little and climb again through a more technical corridor, towards the summit of Peñas Coloradas. At the top, the views are impressive, of the border with Chile, Cerro Tolosa, Cerro México and even a part of Cerro Aconcagua. Descent to camp, rest and last night in the mountain.

Hours of activity: 12

Day 4: Walk back to Las Cuevas. Transfer back to Mendoza. End of our services.

Hours of activity: 4

• Round trip transfer from Mendoza city
• Mountain refuge in Las Cuevas, with a bed-mattress.
• Professional mountain guides
• All meals (from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 4)
• High mountain tents and general equipment.
• Permanent assistance

• personal equipment
• Lunch day 4 (en route)
• Expenses caused by abandoning the program

In shelter the first night, in Las Cuevas. Then in tents provided by our company. You have to bring a sleeping bag and insulation (we can rent it to you).

In all our expeditions we offer the meal service IN FULL BOARD PLAN:

• Lunch: Milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold sandwiches, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.
• Dinners: Vegetable stews with bacon or chorizo; chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various , barbacue (goat), Chaw Fan, chicken with rice among other meals
• Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Mate Cocido, Mate, Milk powder; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.

It is necessary to complete the personal / medical file to clarify if someone does not eat some type of food.

Required equipment

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT *** (If this equipment is not available, the guides reserve the right to participate in the trekking)

• Trekking-expedition backpack (60 to 80 litres) *** - Note on backpacks: CLICK HERE
• Sleeping bag for trekking (ext temp from 0 to -5°) (eg 600 gs. of down or good synthetic). ***
• Insulating mat (10 to 15mm). ***
• Trekking stick ***
• crampons (possible to rent)
• Piqueta-Piolet (possible to rent)
• Helmet (possible to rent)

CLOTHING

• Socks: several pairs of trekking
• Underwear
• 1 pair of trekking boots (in conditions) ***. (Keep in mind that on the December date there is snow above)
• 1 second pair of light shoes to wade (cross rivers) and get wet. Running type - (NO CROCS - NO SANDALS) ***
• Long trekking pants (NO JEAN)
• Long interior pants or leggings (not mandatory)
• Dry fit synthetic short-sleeved t-shirts
• Long sleeve shirt
• Coats: Fleece jacket and duvet jacket (feather)
• Waterproof jacket (ideal also breathable and windproof) ***
• 1 sun hat (with flaps)
• 1 bandana to cover the neck from the sun (multifunction bandanas type Buff)
• Warm gloves.
• Warm hat

PERSONAL ELEMENTS

• Passport/ID
• Travel Medical insurance

OTHER ELEMENTS

• Headlamp with batteries (Batteries). ***
• Mountain sunglasses.
• Sunscreen (not less than factor 45). Lip balm
• Toilet paper. Handkerchiefs
• Baby wipes.

KITCHEN FOR PERSONAL USE

• Water containers for at least 2 liters (it can be a plastic bottle)
• Cutlery / Plate or tupperware (not glass or aluminum) / Plastic or ceramic glass or jar (not glass or aluminum).

OPTIONAL, not mandatory (see space and weight)

• SILVER TAPE, for blisters and repairs.
• Mate, bombilla and yerba
• Steel thermos
• Telescope, monocle. Photographic or video equipment.
• Book, notebook, travel diary, pencil, pen.
• Games; cards, dice, etc.
• Penknife
• Whistle and lighter.

No, but it is for people who have been outing and want to have their first experience with altitude and in more technical terrain. You have to carry a heavy backpack to the camp (15 kg).

Approximately 10/12 hours round trip.

The meeting is at the Mendoza bus station. You can travel by plane, bus or car.

In shelter the first night, in Las Cuevas. Then in tents provided by our company. You have to bring a sleeping bag and insulation (we can rent it to you).