Trekking and ascent in Vallecitos - Cerro San Bernardo - Cerro Adolfo Calle - Cordón del Plata

Day 1: Meeting in Mendoza - Camp at Veguitas:

•  Meeting in Mendoza at 9am, transfer to Vallecitos. 
• Trekking to Veguitas camp; on this day we carry gear and set up camp
• Acclimatization walk. 

Day 2: Veguitas Camp:

• Acclimatization day. The idea is to explore the area to keep acclimatizing
• We'll then head back up to Veguitas camp.

Day 3 - Veguitas Camp - Summit

• Summit attempt of Cerro Adolfo Calle (4200 m), San Bernardo (4150 m), or Cerro del Medio (4180 m). This decision is made by the expedition guide, who will assess conditions for the ascent.
• An intense day of trekking and climbing 

Day 4: Veguitas Camp -  Vallecitos:

•  Breaking camp.
• Descent to the city and end of our services.

We can arrange for the group to travel by transfer from the YPF gas station across from the bus terminal at 9am

• Transfers:
  • Round trip Mendoza - Vallecitos
• Mountain dining:
  • ​​​​Full board in the mountains (breakfasts, trail energy snacks, lunches, afternoon snacks and dinners).
• Safety:
  • Main first-aid equipment and kit.
  • Emergency communication equipment: VHF, Satellite.
  • Guide certified in international WFR.
  • Personal accident insurance.
• Camp equipment:
  •  Tents.
  • Large group tent (for big groups).
  • Cooking equipment.
• Professionals:
  • Professional mountain guides.
• Support for the adventurer:
  • Detailed guidance before the activity
  • We check your personal gear with you, to make sure you enjoy the experience.
  • Informational meeting before the trip.
  • 24/7 support on the day the activity begins.

• Round-trip bus or flight to Mendoza.

• Trekking backpack 60L
• Warm sleeping bag 
• Trekking poles 
• Mountain/climbing helmet.

• 1 pair of waterproof trekking boots 
• 1 extra lightweight spare pair of shoes

• Changes of underwear.
• Cotton t-shirts (for the refuge and sleeping)
• Synthetic short-sleeve shirts/t-shirts
• Synthetic long-sleeve shirt
• Polypropylene or similar pants/leggings (not cotton). To use as a base layer under warm clothing
• Buff-type multifunction neck gaiter

• Pairs of trekking socks (synthetic-thermal)
• Pairs of thick mountain socks
• Fleece layers and a lightweight down jacket
• Some cotton or wool socks (wool is good for sleeping)
• 1 pair of long trekking pants, ideally one that is waterproof, rain-pant style.
• Fleece-type gloves
• Warm hat (fleece)

• Waterproof jacket  (Ultrex, Gore-Tex or similar)
• Third-layer gloves or mittens (waterproof and breathable). Ski-type is fine
• Mountain gaiters

• ID document.
• Medical insurance, health insurance.

• Headlamp with batteries (plus spare batteries).
• Sturdy plastic bags to store clothing.
• Plate, cup, cutlery (plastic recommended) 

• Sunglasses with UV Category 4 protection
• Personal first-aid kit (medication with the relevant prescription).
• High-factor sunscreen, lip balm
• Soap, shampoo (small, to share) and small towel.
• Toilet paper. Tissues. Baby wipes.
• Sun cap 

If done in winter mode, please ask whether technical gear is required (ice axe, crampons, helmet)

It has no technical difficulty, but it is somewhat physically demanding with some altitude exposure. It's best to have some prior experience in trekking or another ascent.

For any mountain activity you need some prior physical preparation, or be physically active.

No prior experience is required, though we do recommend being in good physical condition. 

High-mountain tents

Even though it is summer, in mountain and/or remote areas temperatures tend to drop at night and early in the morning.

Stops happen at a frequency and pace depending on the intensity.

There are stops for lunch, afternoon snack, and rest.

From 13 years of age.

On this trip we carry some weight; the ascents are round trips done in a single day.