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Two days of high-Andean trekking in Cordon del Plata: a 4x4 approach, a night in a mountain refuge, and a summit push to roughly 4,000 m. Expect long hiking days, stark alpine geology, and wildlife-sparse but dramatic views.
Two days of high-Andean trekking in Cordon del Plata: a 4x4 approach, a night in a mountain refuge, and a summit push to roughly 4,000 m. Expect long hiking days, stark alpine geology, and wildlife-sparse but dramatic views.
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Operated by Andes Vertical · Mendoza, Mendoza Province
You step out of the 4x4 into thin air and a high plain of scree and wind-brushed boulders. Cold light strips the valley into sharp planes; condors wheel above and a distant glacier gleams like old metal. The route climbs from the Cordon del Plata base at roughly 2,900 m toward a simple stone refuge, then on to a 4,000 m class summit the next day — hard ground, clear views, and the steady rhythm of boots on rock.
challenging.
2 days (approx. 48 hours).
Good aerobic base and experience with full days of hiking at altitude; able to sustain 6–8 hours of hiking with 800–1,200 m elevation gain.
You should have a solid aerobic base and experience hiking full days with a loaded pack; expect sustained climbs and thin air at 3,500–4,000 m.
Yes—acute mountain illness is possible. Take time to acclimatize, hydrate, and inform guides about any symptoms; they may adjust plans for safety.
Refuges are basic mountain shelters with bunk spaces and communal meals; bring a personal sleeping bag and limited personal items for two nights.
Most tours include a 4x4 transfer from Mendoza early on day one; confirm pickup point and time with the operator when booking.
Cordon del Plata has been traversed for centuries by indigenous highland communities; modern alpine routes were established by local mountaineers in the 20th century.
High-Andean soils and plants are fragile—stick to established trails, pack out waste, and avoid trampling tussock grasses to protect fragile alpine ecosystems.
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