Aconcagua is the second highest mountain of the Seven Summits and we provide the option to tackle it by the Vacas Route for walkers or the Polish Glacier route for climbers.

81% summit success out of our last 100 clients.

Background
Named “Acconcahuac” (the stone sentinel) by the Incas, Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Southern and Western hemispheres, and the world’s highest summit outside of the Himalaya. Numerous hanging glaciers fall from its huge massif, and the surrounding mountains are steeply sloped and incredibly arid. This is an environment for mountaineering enthusiasts; a potentially extreme and isolated place, and worthy of its climatic and climbing challenges. Aconcagua’s height alone is amagnet for climbers and trekkers alike, and we do not under estimate the enormity of this Argentinean giant.

Our approach to Base Camp will be from the North East through the rocky Vacas Valley. This is a much less frequented approach than the usual Horcones Valley, giving you a far better experience away  from the crowds.  Once rested and acclimatised, we establish two further camps before making our summit bids.  

From our dramatic high camp location we gradually traverse the mountain to join the normal route a little way before the famous Caneletta.  A tough ascent which culminates in a summit with breathtaking views

The Vacas Route (2B) offers the strong walker the opportunity to ascend one of theworld’s highest trekking summits. Although you will not require any previous climbing experience, the trekking is at very high altitude and therefore requires a good level of fitness, commitment and determination.


Level of support
The expedition will be led by a member of Adventure Peaks. Mules will be used to support our trek into Base Camp, allowing us to enjoy the walking without heavy loads. Members will need to share cooking, food preparation chores and load carries on the mountain. Each member of the team will have the use of a radio while on the hill.

Further details including a full portfolio of photographs, video and DVD from our successful Aconcagua Expeditions is available from Adventure Peaks .

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