Titan Peak - Mendoza

Proposal

Next to the Colossus of America

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.

Itinerary:

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

Included Services

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

Services NOT included

personal equipment

Lunch day 4 (en route)

Expenses caused by abandoning the program

Photo and Video Gallery

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cumbre Cerro Titan

ascendiendo por corredores

ascendiendo el corredor hacia la cumbre del Peñas Coloradas

corredor de nieve

mapa

ascendiendo hacia la cumbre

progresando por corredores

canaleta final

ascenso

ascenso tecnico

Huella en la nieve

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.

Where do you sleep

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).

Faq

It it a climb for beginners?

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).

How long does the day to climb to the summit last?

Approximately 10/12 hours round trip.

How do you travel?

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

Where do you sleep?

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).

Difficulty graduation

Mochila: Peso / Duración de la Jornada.

Exigencia Física

Técnico: Dificultad en el Terreno / Equipo.

Fortaleza Psicológica

Exposición a la Altura

Backpack (M)

This point has to do with the weight that we must carry in our backpacks. Trekkings or crossings where we have pack animals allow us to bear less weight on our backs. And the multi-day journeys in Patagonia (without the option of having pack mules) generally make us carry more weight, especially in the early days.

20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya

40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs

60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo

80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)

100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice

Fitness (F)

We consider physical demands to the wear that we can suffer both aerobic (climbs = possible shortness of breath) and muscle (resistance = many hours walking) and of legs and joints (descents = knees / ankles).

20% half a day or less with little unevenness.

40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.

60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)

80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.

100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.

Technical (T)

The technical difficulty is mainly based on the terrain. How much can it cost us to climb a slope, if it is very steep or if we have to use our hands in some section (simple climbing), both in rock and snow-ice, or materials such as crampons and pegs in other ascents.

20% flat land

40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents

60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.

80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.

100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination

Psycho (P)

We maintain that this point, the psychological factor, represents a relevant factor. Each one needs a factor of conviction, confidence, self-control and will power to achieve a goal. And depending on the attitude with which we face distances, slopes, terrain and many other objective factors, we can achieve performance with very different results.

20% We will not be much affected.

40% This is a normal level of attention.

60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.

80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.

100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.

Adventures (A)

It is the factor that, the height above sea level, influences us depending on the activity we carry out. Managing and overcoming symptoms caused by altitude is the key to this point

0% + sea level.

20% Up to 2000 masl.

40% + 2000 masl.

60% + 4000 masl.

80% + 5000 masl.

100% + 6000 masl.

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)