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Ride historic mountain trails with local gauchos on a five-day crossing to the Pichi Trolón pass. This multi-day expedition mixes volcanic landscapes, high-altitude camps, and authentic gaucho hospitality.
Ride historic mountain trails with local gauchos on a five-day crossing to the Pichi Trolón pass. This multi-day expedition mixes volcanic landscapes, high-altitude camps, and authentic gaucho hospitality.
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Operated by Gaucho Argentino · Las Loicas, Mendoza
A high-altitude morning breaks cold and clear at Las Loicas as riders mount up beneath a sky that seems to drag every star into focus. Leather creaks, horses shift, and the first climb peels away the valley below; the Andes hold you in a slow, steady rhythm where each pass reshapes the skyline.
challenging.
5 days.
Participants should have moderate to strong cardiovascular fitness and be comfortable sitting in a saddle for 4–6 hours daily.
Basic riding experience is recommended—comfortable mounting, steering, and sitting in a saddle for hours; guides manage horse handling and pacing.
The route reaches about 3,400 m; symptoms like mild headache or shortness of breath can occur—proper hydration, slow pace, and prior acclimatization night reduce risk.
Camping is the norm with options to sleep in tents; breakfasts, lunches and regional dinners are included and prepared by the crew at camp.
Yes—because the pass reaches the Argentina–Chile border, bring valid identification and be ready to follow any customs guidance provided by organizers.
This corridor has been used for centuries by indigenous traders and later by gauchos moving livestock; the Pichi Trolón marker sits on a long-standing trans-Andean route.
High-Andean environments are fragile—minimize campfire impact, pack out waste, and follow guide instructions to protect water sources and native vegetation.
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