
Andes32°39′ S · 70°00′ W
Polish Glacier Traverse
The highest mountain outside Asia, climbed by its quieter eastern valley and traversed over the summit and down the other side.
From $8,900
Reserve a place- Summit
- 6,961 m
- Duration
- 21 days
- Season
- December – February
- Grade
- 3 · High altitude
- Team
- Up to 8 climbers
- Guiding
- 1:3 guide to climber
Aconcagua is a mountain of wind and space. We take the long way in, by the Vacas Valley, so you are ready for the cold and the height before the last climb begins.
The traverse sees a fraction of the people on the normal route. Mules carry the heavy loads to base camp at Plaza Argentina, and from there we carry our own camps to the upper mountain before crossing the summit and descending the Horcones side.
It is the best high-altitude school we know: long days, real cold and a summit that rewards patience.
Itinerary
Day by day
Grade 3 of 5, High altitude Grade 3 · High altitude
Permits, kit check and a last good dinner.
Three days on foot with mules, through a valley of red rock.
Base camp, rest and a carry to Camp I.
Camps I, II and III, carrying high and sleeping low.
The Gran Acarreo, the Canaleta and the top of the Americas.
Down to Plaza de Mulas on the far side of the mountain.
Out by the Horcones Valley and back to Mendoza.



Included
- Two guides for every six climbers
- Mules to and from base camp
- All meals on the mountain
- Park permits
- Satellite phone
Not included
- Flights to Mendoza
- Personal kit and sleeping bag
- Rescue insurance
- Tips for the mule drivers
Before you come
- A 5,000 m trek, or Kilimanjaro
- Able to carry 18 kg for six hours
- Good basic crampon skills
Departures
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