Penitentes expedition approach
Penitentes to Penitentes
Representative out-and-back normal-route expedition profile from the Mendoza access corridor.
Aconcagua Normal Route Expedition
The classic expedition line on South America's highest mountain.
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Route overview
The established non-technical expedition line on Aconcagua with multiple high camps.
Why travellers choose this trip
A big, serious expedition to the highest mountain outside Asia, built for climbers ready for altitude.
Mendoza logistics, Penitentes access, multiple high camps, and the best-known non-technical 6961-metre expedition route.
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Mountain collections
National Park Mountains
1
Aconcagua Provincial Park Peaks
Aconcagua provincial park and surrounding high Andes summit cluster in Mendoza.
Mountain Ranges
73
Argentina Andes Peaks
Argentine Andes mountain region covering major Aconcagua corridor and high Andean summits.
Highest Mountains by Country
195
Highest Mountains by Country
The highest mountain in each country.
Mountains by Elevation
35
6000m+ Peaks
Peaks at or above 6000 metres.
Popular Trekking Circuits
2
Aconcagua Region Objectives
Mendoza-based altitude objectives that fit the same trip planning arc.
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