Previous day:
Reception in Mendoza. Lodging at Hostel Independencia.

Day 1:
Walking Time 4hs. – Altitude Gain 450 m. from trailhead.

Departure from Mendoza. Driving on the scenic highway 7, through the heart of the Central Andes Region, we’ll arrive at Horcones.

Upon checking in with the Park’s Ranger Station at the trailhead, our trek starts taking us by the Horcones Lagoon, and reaching the hanging bridge that crosses the Horcones River an hour later.

Here, at the “Quebrada del Durazno” (Peach’s Canyon), we’ll stop for lunch and rest.

Another two to three hours following the trail into the Park, we’ll arrive at Confluencia, were our state-of-the-art geodesic Dome eco-base camp is located. Our camp attendants will be waiting for us with refreshments and a snack. After finding our beds, we’ll get ready for dinner by scouting the surroundings with the Guide (optional), and learning abut the peaks that enclose this narrow valley.

Day 2:
Walking Time 8hs. – Altitude Gain 900 m.

Early breakfast at the Dome, and the group will set off for Plaza Francia. This trail will take us by the Horcones Inferior River (Horcones River Lower Fork), and later on by the glacier that feeds the river.

Spectacular views along the way will lead us to discover the immense amphitheater of the South Face. 3000 vertical meters of rock, ice and hanging glaciers that from time to time will leave the visitors astonished with an avalanche. We’ll have lunch at “el mirador”, this panoramic platform that outlooks the South Face, and learn the facts and tales of the first daredevils that conquer it.

After having rested, the group will return to Confluencia. Our camp attendants will serve us a snack while we enjoy the sunset and get ready for a well-deserved dinner.

Day 3:
Walking Time 3hs.

After packing up our stuff, we’ll have breakfast and afterwards commence our last day by heading down the valley back to Horcones. Time permitting and if approved by the group, we’ll stop at Puente del Inca Hot Springs and soak our sore feet and enjoy lunch. Then we’ll continue down to Mendoza, were we will arrive by late afternoon.

There are no words enough to describe this incredible experience that allows everybody to discover this fantastic mountain from it most spectacular face, without being a climber. Xperience Aconcagua promotes a safe, comfortable athmosphere and encourages a very environmental conscious operation.