Head into Cordón del Plata from Mendoza for a guided, moderate trek through Quebrada del Cóndor that ends at a 2,800 m viewpoint and an authentic mountain asado. Expect strong sun, scree slopes, condor sightings, and a cultural taste of mate and Argentine barbecue.
Head into Cordón del Plata from Mendoza for a guided, moderate trek through Quebrada del Cóndor that ends at a 2,800 m viewpoint and an authentic mountain asado. Expect strong sun, scree slopes, condor sightings, and a cultural taste of mate and Argentine barbecue.
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The trail opens like a raw sketch of the high Andes: gravel road, scrubby matorral, and a line of peaks pushing cold light into the valley. After a two‑hour drive from Mendoza past Potrerillos and the Mirador de la Hoyada, hikers step out into Quebrada del Cóndor and follow a guide along moraine‑carved slopes toward a 2,800‑m (9,185 ft) viewpoint.
moderate.
6–10 hours.
Should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain for 4–5 hours and able to handle modest elevation gain; prior day‑hiking experience recommended.
The transfer is about 1.5–2 hours each way depending on traffic and exact pickup location.
It’s guided and moderate, but participants should be comfortable on uneven ground and able to manage several hours of walking at altitude; minimum age is 12.
A traditional Argentine asado (grill) is served on the mountain, plus a regional breakfast and mate; advise dietary needs at booking.
Condors are frequently seen in Quebrada del Cóndor but sightings depend on weather and season; guides know the best vantage points.
The Cordón del Plata formed along the eastern Andean margin; the Uco Valley has long combined mountain livestock grazing with viticulture introduced by settlers.
Stick to marked trails and carry out all waste—fragile high‑altitude plants recover slowly, and barbecue smoke and litter can impact local wildlife.
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