Trekking and Mountaineering in Tafí del Valle - Ñuñorco, Pabellón - Tucumán

An interesting program to take in, from above, the valleys and striking geography of Tafí del Valle, Tucumán province. Trekking and mountaineering to enjoy and also to train.

Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting day in Tafí del Valle. Important: check local transport to Tafí del Valle run by the Aconquija company. Free afternoon to explore Tafí. Overnight at a hostel in Tafí del Valle. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Trekking and ascent of Cerro Ñuñorco Grande (3350 m a.s.l.) with round-trip transfer to the base, returning to the hostel in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Early-morning ascent of Cerro Pabellón (3700 m) or El Negrito (4600 m), over a round trip of nearly 30 km. Return to the hostel in the afternoon. Farewell dinner.

Day 4: Day of relaxation and rest. The plan is a short walk to one of the area’s typical waterfalls. Lunch and end of the program. End of services.

Physically demanding program during the ascents, although you hike with very little weight (just what you use during the day)

• Inn/hostel in Tafí del Valle x 3 nights.
• Transfers from Tafí to the mountain bases
• All meals from Day 1 dinner through Day 4 lunch
• Mountain guides and assistants
• Safety equipment: VHF communication, first-aid kits.
• Ongoing support.

• Beverages
• Excursions not specified.
• Travel from each traveler’s point of origin to Tafí del Valle
• Expenses arising from leaving the program early

Hostel - simple lodge in Tafí del Valle

Generally on our expeditions we provide meals on a FULL BOARD basis.

• Trail lunches (cold food): milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, snack platters, salads, appetizers, etc.
• Dinners: vegetable-bacon-chorizo stew, chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various sauces or stew, roast meat (chivito), chow fan, chicken and rice casserole....
• Breakfasts and snacks: tea, coffee, cappuccino, mate cocido, mate, powdered milk; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereal, fruit.

It is necessary to fill out the personal/medical form to note if anyone has any dietary restrictions.

• Medium trekking backpack (40 liters)
• A pair of trekking poles
• Sleeping bag (no specific rating needed) to sleep on a mattress the first night.

• Pairs of trekking socks
• Underwear
• 1 pair of trekking boots (in good condition)
• 1 second pair of lightweight spare footwear.
• Long trekking pants (NOT jeans)
• 1 pair of thermal long pants or leggings (not mandatory)
• 2 short-sleeve synthetic dry-fit T-shirts + cotton T-shirts
• 1 long-sleeve shirt
• 2 warm layers (fleece jackets)
• 1 down-type warm jacket
• 1 waterproof jacket (ideally breathable and windproof too)
• 1 sun hat (with flaps)
• 1 neck gaiter for sun protection (Buff-type multifunctional neck gaiter)
• Warm gloves.
• Warm hat

• ID document
• Medical insurance, health coverage.
• Medical/personal form, authorization.

• Headlamp with batteries.
• Mountain sunglasses.
• Sunscreen (SPF 45 or higher). Lip balm
• Toilet paper. Tissues. Baby wipes.

• Water containers for at least 2 liters (can be a plastic bottle)

There is no technical difficulty, but there is some physical demand due to the altitude. They are hikes – the Pabellón one covers approximately 30 km round trip.

For any mountain activity you need prior physical conditioning, or to be physically active. We also offer this ascent as a training trip.

It is important to have some previous trekking experience. We recommend being in good physical shape, and understanding that this is a multi-day trek, hiking during the day with a backpack. 

There is no camping. Overnight stays are at a hostel in Tafí del Valle and in locals’ homes.

Pleasant during the day, cool (around 0 degrees) early in the morning or at dusk. Cooler in winter

Stops are made at a frequency and pace suited to the intensity. There are stops for lunch, snacks, and rest.

From age 13, please inquire-

For this experience we use light backpacks, since we do not need to carry camping gear. A 35/45-liter backpack will be enough to carry what you need during the day. We have pack animals that carry part of the equipment.

On all our expeditions we provide meals on a FULL BOARD basis.

• Trail lunches (cold food): milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, snack platters, salads, appetizers, etc.
• Dinners: vegetable-bacon-chorizo stew, chicken and vegetable casseroles, pasta with various sauces or stew, roast meat (chivito), chow fan, chicken and rice casserole....
• Breakfasts and snacks: tea, coffee, cappuccino, mate cocido, mate, powdered milk; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereal, fruit.

It is necessary to fill out the personal/medical form to note if anyone has any dietary restrictions.