Trekking Tour to Cordon del Plata Park. A beautiful Mountain range located 85 km west of Mendoza. A low/intermediate difficulty hike where you will enjoy a 360-degree view of the surrounding valleys and 6 thousand meters peaks. A good way to experience the Andes Mountains is a private trip with experienced local guides. On the way to the hike, you probably will be able to see Condors, and Guanacos (Lama) ) and we also will talk about all the interesting details of the area.
At your hotel
Pick up at your hotel and one hour driving to Cordon del Plata through the village of Cacheuta, Potrerillos, we will stop at the lake to take pictures! 4x4 driving in a dirt road to get to the altitude of 2900m
Getting ready for the hiking! at 2900m a guide briefing, preparation for the beautiful hike with the amazing views of the peaks surrounding us! 2.5 hours hiking to the first peak named Mt Arenales at 3400m
Arriving to the first summit after a relatively easy hike we will stop there for lunch and take pictures of the impressive views. 15 min rest to continue to the summit of Mount Lomas Blancas at 3600m
Arriving to the summit of Mount Lomas Blancas at 3600m with fantastic views of the highest peaks of 6 thousand meters and the surrounding valleys, pictures at the summit and 20 min rest. Hiking down to the valley. 2hs
After 2 hours hiking down we arrive to the transport , driving down to Mendoza (1.5 hours)
Arriving at your hotel in Mendoza city after an amazing day in the mountains!
At your hotel
• Roundtrip private transportation from your hotel in Mendoza city
• Professional bilingual guide
• Walking poles
• Technical equipment (VHF radio communication, first aid kit)
• Personal gear
• Phone communications and items of personal nature
• Insurance liability
• Ground or air evacuations
• Hospitalization or medication of any kind
• Any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet
Recommended things to bring
• Fleece jacket
• Waterproof or windproof jacket
• Trekking pants
• Sun hat
• Ski Gloves or similar
• Wool or fleece hat
• Sunglasses with 100% UV protection
• Trekking boots or hiking footwear
• 2 liter water bottle
• 20 liter backpack