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  • Normal Route Extended

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    In the outline of an extraordinary experience, you will stand on the highest spot of the Southern Hemisphere and you can observe the magnificence of The Andes . With a moderate effort and the specialized logistics of INKA, The Normal Route will allow you to obtain this challenge.
    About the Route
    The normal route is technically easy. The hard part is the height. This is why we are so careful with the acclimatization. The approach to Plaza de Mulas is a long distance of about 40 km. We are also used to making acclimatization trekking to Plaza Francia, the Base Camp of the Southern Wall. It takes us three days to get to Plaza de Mulas and there make a trekking to Mt Bonete (4900 mts) to reach a better acclimatization and to enjoy a unique view of the Aconcagua . After that, we start the climbing to the Summit. Our suggested program is set for two days of double equipment porting and security. When the last stage begins, we go higher and higher until we reach the summit. In the Aconcagua , sometimes the presence of a white wind difficults the ascent, this is why we use the security days, increasing the chances to reach the summit.

    Route map

    1) Penitentes
    2) Aconcagua Park Entrance
    3) Confluencia
    4) Plaza Francia
    5) Plaza de Mulas
    6) Summit
    Itinerary
    Day 01 · Mendoza
    Day 02 · Mendoza / Penitentes
    Day 03 · Penitentes / Confluencia
    Day 04 · Trekking to Plaza Francia
    Day 05 · Confluencia / Plaza de Mulas
    Day 06 · Rest day at Plaza de Mulas
    Day 07 · Ascent to Mt Bonete
    Day 08 · Rest day at Plaza de Mulas
    Day 09 · Carry to Camp 1
    Day 10 · Ascent to Camp 1
    Day 11 · Move to Camp 2
    Day 12 · Carry to Camp 3
    Day 13 · Ascent to Camp 3
    Day 14 · Summit day
    Days 15 and 16 · Reserve days
    Day 17 · Return to Base Camp.
    Day 18 · Return to Mendoza.
    Day 19 · Mendoza
    >Detailed Information
    Departure Dates
    November 21, 2011
    November 28, 2011
    December 12, 2011
    December 28, 2011
    January 9, 2012
    January 23, 2012
    February 6, 2012
    February 21, 2012