Proposal

Viewpoints of Aconcagua -

The area of ??the Quebrada de Matienzo (the last valley on the Argentine side, in the Central Andes area), very close to the town of Las Cuevas, has a great attraction, with great landscapes and hills that have not yet 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 to one of the summits of Cerro Pedro Zanni, over 4,200 meters above sea level, one of the summits that are to the east..

The expedition is designed for people who want to carry out more intense ascents and also as an initiation to the exits with height above sea level.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Meeting in the city of Mendoza. Meeting with guides, equipment check. Transfer to Las Cuevas. 3100 masl. Lunch on the way. Camp in the caves in a mountain refuge.

Day 2: Trekking to Quebrada de Matienzo, where we will make a camp, very close to the base of the Pedro Zanni hill. Rest and short walks through the area of ??the ravine.

Day 3: We start very early towards the summit, to try to complete almost 1000 meters of unevenness. At the top, the views are impressive, of the border line with Chile, of Cerro Tolosa and even of a part of Aconcagua. Descent to the camp, rest and another night in the mountains.

Day 4: Disarmed the camp and walk back to Las Cuevas. Transfer back to Mendoza. End of our services.

Note

Trekking and climbing with height and camp in the mountains

Included Services

Round trip transfer from Mendoza city

Professional mountain guides

All meals (from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 4)

tents

permanent assistance

Services NOT included

personal equipment

Lunch day 1 (en route)

Expenses caused by abandoning the program

Photo and Video Gallery

March lunches (cold meals): Milanese and tomato sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, appetizers, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable-bacon-red chorizo stews, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pasta with various sauces or stew, Roast meat (Chivito), Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice in a saucepan....
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 record to clarify if someone does not eat any type of food.

Where do you sleep

In tents provided by our company. You have to bring a sleeping bag and insulation (we can rent you).

Faq

Is it a beginner climb?

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

How long does the day of ascent to the summit last?

about 10 hours round trip.

How do you travel?

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

Where do you sleep?

In tents provided by our company. You have to bring a sleeping bag and insulation (we can rent 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

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Special backpack for trekking (65 to 85 litres)
Warm sleeping bag (minimum –10 degrees comfort) (eg 700gms or 1 Kg of feather or good synthetic)
Insulating mat (10 to 15mm)
Trekking sticks.
Water-resistant plastic bags to store all the clothes inside the backpack.

CLOTHING

Stockings
Underwear
1 pair of trekking boots (in conditions).
Long trekking pants (NO JEAN).
1 long inner pants or leggings.
2 dry fit synthetic short-sleeved shirts.
1 long-sleeved shirt.
2 coats (fleece jumper, or wool pullover).
1 sun hat (with flaps).
1 scarf to cover the neck from the sun.
Fleece collar
Warm hat

HANDS

Thin first layer gloves.
Warm fleece gloves.
Third layer gloves (waterproof). They can be mittens or ski type.

THIRD LAYER (windproof and waterproof)

Waterproof-windproof jacket (ultrex or gore tex or similar).
Feather coat jacket.
Trouser cover (ultrex or gore tex or similar) – According to conditions. Consult.
Leggings – According to conditions

PERSONAL ELEMENTS