The Ameghino Valley Route: Experience Aconcagua’s Wilderness

The Ameghino Valley Route, less traveled than the main routes, offers a quieter yet equally challenging path up Aconcagua. It starts similarly to the Normal Route up to Plaza de Mulas and then diverges into the picturesque Ameghino Valley, leading to a more solitary climbing experience with breathtaking scenic views.

Key features include:

• Camps: Set along the Ameghino Valley, leading to the upper camps where it merges with the Normal Route.
• Scenery: Offers exceptional vistas of Aconcagua’s less-visited sides and surrounding peaks.
• Solitude: Provides a more personal and introspective climbing experience due to less foot traffic.

The Normal Route: A Classic Path to the summit of Aconcagua

The Normal Route is the most popular path to Aconcagua’s summit, renowned for its more straightforward approach and fewer technical demands. This route is ideal for climbers who may not have extensive high-altitude mountaineering experience but possess strong physical conditioning and a desire to stand at the top of the Americas. Starting from the Plaza de Mulas base camp, the ascent follows the northwest ridge, offering a gradual acclimatization profile and the least technical challenge.

For those with limited time, Aventuras Patagonicas offers a special 12-Day Climb on the Normal Route, designed for climbers who wish to reach the summit more quickly without compromising safety. We recommend the use of a Hypoxic Tent prior to a 12 Day Climb. We also provide a 12-Day Climb with supplemental oxygen option, catering to climbers who prefer an additional layer of safety and comfort to enhance their high-altitude experience.

Key features include:

• Camps: Nido de Condores and Berlin or Colera Camp.
• Acclimatization: Built-in rest days and shorter treks to adjust to altitude.
• Summit Day: Typically the longest and most physically demanding part of the climb but non-technical.
• 12-Day Options: Expedited climb for those with time constraints, with or without supplemental oxygen.

The Polish Glacier Route: The Complete Aconcagua Mountain Experience

For climbers seeking a comprehensive and challenging adventure, the Polish Glacier Direct Route with Traverse offers a full circumnavigation of Aconcagua, involving a unique approach through the Ameghino Valley. This route combines the scenic ascent through less traveled paths with a technical climb up the Polish Glacier, culminating in a descent on the opposite side of the mountain.

Key features include:

• Approach: Starts in the Ameghino Valley, providing stunning views and a gradual acclimatization with fewer crowds.
• Technical Climb: Involves ascending the demanding Polish Glacier, requiring proficiency in ice climbing and the use of technical gear such as ice axes and crampons.
• Descent: Completes the traverse of the mountain, descending through the Normal Route, allowing climbers to experience both sides of Aconcagua.
• Experience: Best suited for those with previous high-altitude mountaineering experience and a strong desire for a technically engaging climb.

Choosing the Right Aconcagua Route For You

Choosing the right route with Aventuras Patagonicas involves considering your experience, fitness level, and aspirations. We are committed to making your Aconcagua journey successful and memorable by providing thorough pre-trip information, detailed itineraries, and extensive support. Every route we offer has the option of hiring porters, so you can save your strength to reach the summit!

Embark on Your Adventure

Whether drawn to the classic appeal of the Normal Route (best experienced with our Climb Aconcagua in 12 Days expedition or Climb Aconcagua in 12 Days with Oxygen), the comprehensive challenge of the Polish Glacier Route, or the tranquility of the Ameghino Valley, Aventuras Patagonicas is here to guide you. Ready to take your first step? Get in touch!

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The team left this morning towards High Camp. They will spend some time there  and then get back down to Camp II to spend the night. Tomorrow they will move to High Camp. 

They will be getting  ready as they might tackle the summit the day after tomorrow depending on weather conditions.

We’ll share more news as soon as we hear back from them.

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Today the team carried some loads to Camp 1 and hiked back down to Base Camp. Tomorrow they will move up to Plaza Canadá.

We talked to Rolo, their lead guide, who said that everybody is doing fine.

We’ll post more news about them soon!

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After spending one night at Confluencia Camp, the team continued the hike along the Horcones Valley and got to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp this afternoon.

They are all fine and very motivated.

Stay tuned for more news about their next steps!

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The team is  fine and taking a rest day at Camp I .

Tomorrow they will be carrying  some  loads to Camp II  at 17,500’.

Then they will get back to Camp I to spend the night and then move up to Camp II the day after tomorrow. They will enjoy fantastic views of the Polish Glacier and  ascend scree slopes to a broad ridge crest where they will establish Camp II .

We’ll post more news soon!

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After spending some days at Base Camp, the team left this morning to Camp 1.

They are feeling great and motivated as they continue to gain more altitude.

Tomorrow they will move some loads to Camp II and get back to Camp I.

We share a pic of this great team!

We’ll keep you posted about their next steps!

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We met this motivated team yesterday! They had a group meeting and tasted a typical barbecue paired with some local wines. Here´s a pic of them enjoying this delicious meal.

They left the city this morning to start hiking  the Normal Route along the Horcones Valley.

 They will spend their first night at Confluencia Camp. Tomorrow they will continue to Base Camp.

The group is led by the guides Rolo Abaca, Matias Nestares and Gastón Riollo. They will keep us updated, calling us by sat phone.

We’ll keep you posted!

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We are thrilled to share the big news! Our first expedition got to the summit today after a long and tough day!

They got to the top of the Americas and the highest peak out of the Himalayas! A breathtaking experience!

The team is safe and happy. They will spend the night at High Camp and tomorrow they will continue to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp. The following day, they will hike back down the Horcones Valley and return to the city.

Congratulations to all of  them for this big achievement!

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The team successfully carried some loads to Camp 1 today.

There they cached the loads and descended down to Base Camp with empty packs to spend the night. 

Tomorrow they will take a rest day and they will move up to Camp 1 the day after.

These two pictures were taken today by the team, an absolutely beautiful day!

We spoke with Gastón, the lead guide, who said everyone is fine. 

We will keep you updated!

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The group successfully moved to Camp 2!

They are all fine and motivated, doing a great job, working hard and hoping the weather will let them reach the summit.

If everything works well, they might tackle the summit tomorrow or the day after!

We’ll keep you posted!

The Aventuras Patagonicas Team

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