Tupungato Volcano Ascent (6570m)
Available: From 15th January till 15th March
Duration: 17 days
Not far from the overcrowded camps of Aconcagua, the Tupungato Park offers more than an enchanting trip through the untouched Andes. The Park protects the most beautiful 6000mts peaks surrounding Aconcagua (Tupungato, Polleras, Plomo and Juncal).
Tupungato is a 6570 m vulcano, and its imposing cone dominates the region. From the summit we can admire the most hidden and virgin valleys in the Andes. In this mountain are still the rests of the Stardust, a British aircraft that crashed in 1947, and was a mystery for 50 years.
Itinerary
D1: Welcoming at Mendoza Airport. Transfer to Mendoza. Equipment checking. Welcoming dinner.
D2: Transfer from Mendoza City to Puesto Santa Clara, in Tupungato. Here, we prepare the loads for the mules and we share a typical bbq with the locals. Overnight in tents.
D3: Approximation trekking from Santa Clara to Durmientes Refuge at the Azufre´s Gorge. 7 hours trekking. Overnight in tents.
D4: Walk up along the gorge to the Portezuelo del Azufre (4500 mts), and we´ll start to walk down to Tupungato Valley (3300 mts.) where we`ll spend the night. 7 hours trekking. Overnight in tents.
D5: Early morning, after crossing the Tupùngato River we`ll go to the Base Camp (3800 mtrs.) 4 hours trekking.
D6: Relaxing and acclimatization day
D7: Food and gas transportation to Camp 1 located on the International border dividing Argentina and Chile at 4500 mts. Return to BC. 8 hrs. Trekking
D8: Relaxing and acclimatization at BC.
D9: CB-C1 (4500 mtrs) Overnight- 6hours trekking.
D10: Food and gas transportation C1- C2, (5200 mtrs) Return to C1, 8 hours trek.
D11: From C1- C2, 6 hours trek.
D12: With the necessary equipment for one night we go towards the summit and organize the third camp at 5800 mtrs. Where we get ready for the summit.
D13: Summit day. 9 hours trek.
D14: Extra days in case of bad weather.
D15: C3-CB. 8 Hours trek
D16: CB- Portezuela del Azufre- Refugio de Durmientes. Overnight in tents.
D17: Refugio de Durmientes- Puesto Santa Clara where our vehicle is waiting to return to Mendoza City. Hotel check in. Farewell dinner.
Personal Gear
Pants:
1 interior de polipropileno.
1 de abrigo (polar o parecido).
1 impermeable (gore-tex, ultrex o similar)
Tops:
4 mangas cortas
1 interior de polipropileno (similar).
2 polar livianos.
Jacket:
1 de abrigo (duvet, o fibra sintética)
1 impermeable (gore-tex, ultrex o similar)
Gloves:
1 par primera piel.
1 par de abrigo. (polar o fibra sintética)
1 par de mitones de abrigo.
1 par de mitones impermeables (gore-tex, ultrex o similar)
Head Garments:
1 Tipo pasa montañas (polar o sintético)
1 de abrigo de (polar o sintético)
1 gorra o pañuelo para sol.
Shoes:
1 par de dobles plásticos o de cuero (-25º C)
1 par de zapatillas de Trekking.
1 Calzado cómodo para campamento.
Socks:
4 pares de uso diario.
2 pares de abrigo (fibra sintética)
Sunglasses:
1 par con filtro Ultra Violeta.
1 de repuesto.
Headlamp:
1 que sea pequeña, preferentemente frontal.
Sleeping Bag (–25°C)
Sleeping pad:
1 Sleeping pad de neoprene (parecido)
Backpack: (70 a 90 litros)
Poles:
1 par de bastones de esquí.
Wool or synthetic socks:
1 par para nieve.
Sunscreen
Crampons
Ice Axe
Included Services
2 nights accommodation at a Hotel in Mendoza. (Breakfast included)
In- out private transfer Airport- Mendoza City.
Private transport Mendoza- Tupungato- Mendoza.
Welcoming and farewell dinner in Mendoza City.
Round trip mules service to the Base Camp.(20kgs each) Includes mules assistance in case of river crossing, when necessary.
Dinning tent with tables and chairs at the Base Camp.
Double sleeping tents,
High altitude stoves.
Professional guides and assistants
Full board during the expedition.
Satellite Phone for Emergencies.
Radio VHF.
Not included
Personal Gear.
Extra meals.
Ascent permits (in case of required by the Natural Resources Office) Neoprene.
Tips.
In case of leaving the expedition, all expenses involved (such as transfer, accommodation, meals and extras) are not included
Evacuation expenses, medical assistance, and hospital care.
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