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  • Normal Route

    Normal Route
    This 18-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 prefers shorter programs.
    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 · Penitentes
    Day 03 · Confluencia
    Day 04 · Plaza Francia
    Day 05 · Plaza de Mulas
    Day 06 · Plaza de Mulas
    Day 07 · Carry to Camp 1
    Day 08 · Plaza de Mulas
    Day 09 · Ascent to Camp 1
    Day 10 · Move to Camp 2
    Day 11 · Carry to Camp 3
    Day 12 · Ascent to Camp 3
    Day 13 · Summit
    Days 14 and 15 · Reserve
    Day 16 · Plaza de Mulas.
    Day 17 · Return to Mendoza.
    Day 18 · Mendoza
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