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Trade vineyards for vertical and spend a full day hiking the Cordón del Plata, the high Andes within easy reach of Mendoza. Guided routes match your pace while wind, sun, and wide horizons do the rest—big views, clean air, and an approachable taste of elevation.
Trade vineyards for vertical and spend a full day hiking the Cordón del Plata, the high Andes within easy reach of Mendoza. Guided routes match your pace while wind, sun, and wide horizons do the rest—big views, clean air, and an approachable taste of elevation.
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Operated by 360 Explora · Potrerillos, Mendoza
Dawn slides across the Andes as the road climbs out of Mendoza, vineyards giving way to ochre canyons and the silver thread of the Mendoza River. By the time you reach Vallecitos, the mountains have taken the lead—granite shoulders holding to last winter’s snow, dry grasses brushing your boots, the wind testing your layers like an old friend checking in. This is the Cordón del Plata: big country within day-trip range, where the air thins, horizons widen, and a steady pace opens the door to elevation.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Comfortable hiking 10–16 km with 400–800 m of gain at high elevation; recent cardio activity recommended.
Most routes cover 10–16 km (6–10 miles) with 400–800 m (1,300–2,600 ft) of elevation gain over 6–8 hours, adjusted to your ability and conditions.
You’ll hike between roughly 2,800 and 3,600 meters; guides set a conservative pace and encourage hydration. Mild symptoms can occur—report any headache, nausea, or dizziness immediately.
Round-trip transport from Mendoza, a licensed mountain guide, snacks, lunch (with vegan and celiac-friendly options), communications and first-aid equipment.
No ropes or glacier equipment are required. Sturdy boots, layered clothing, and sun protection are the essentials.
Andean weather can change quickly. The guide may alter the route, adjust elevation goals, or call the hike for safety if necessary.
Facilities are limited. Use restrooms at the trailhead when available; on trail, follow Leave No Trace practices as directed by your guide.
Cordón del Plata sits in the Cordillera Frontal, long used by arrieros moving goods across the Andes; earlier, Huarpes people traveled these basins following seasonal water and game.
Stay on established paths to protect fragile alpine vegetation and spring-fed wetlands. Pack out all waste; high-elevation environments recover slowly.
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