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  • Normal Route

    Normal_Route
    This 17-day program was designed thinking on the proper
    balance between time of acclimatization and summit success. Ideal for climbers who already have a previous acclimatization or that don’t have enough time for climbing.
    About the Route
    The Normal route starts with an acclimatization trekkings to Plaza Francia, and then we made the approach to Plaza de Mulas, a 40 km trek. It takes us three days to get to Plaza de Mulas. This guarantee a very good acclimatization before start the climbing of Aconcagua.
    Our suggested program includes 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 makes the ascent difficult, this is what we use the security days for thus increasing the chances of reaching 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 · Carry to Camp 1
    Day 08 · Ascent to Camp 1
    Day 09 · Move to Camp 2
    Day 10 · Carry to Camp 3
    Day 11 · Ascent to Camp 3
    Day 12 · Summit day
    Days 13 and 14 · Reserve days
    Day 15 · Return to Base Camp.
    Day 16 · Return to Mendoza.
    Day 17 · 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