This route is a favorite of climbers looking for less traveled routes that combine demand with spectacular views. This face of Aconcagua moves at every step by extreme calm and majestic views. The route is not technically difficult but it is certainly a great sporting challenge for the approach trek to base camp, Plaza Argentina (PA 4.190m), is longer than the normal route and therefore demands greater stamina. The height, the cold and constant change are three variables of difficulty and chances of reaching the summit are high if proper acclimatization is contemplated.

Most trails are marked. A route 5.900m provides a path of snow covering about 250m at the foot of the Polish Glacier where they will privilege witness fantastic views. The journey leads to the normal route and then top, from there, the summit of America.

From this camp also access the route by the Polish Glacier, which was first promoted by the Polish Otrowski 1934, Karpinski, Osiecki and Narkievicz

Where is located? Admission to PA begins at the entrance to the Valle de Vacas (2,350 m) located on international route No. 7, Punta de Vacas. The approximation is done in three days (two nights) for up 1.840m of altitude. (See map).

How do I access and how long? Departing from Punta de Vacas to follow the path of the beautiful valley of the Central Andes where the vegetation covers the soil sparingly (no more than 40 cm in height) giving a natural charm to the beginning of the expedition.

After 5 hours of trekking we arrived at Pampa de Lenas (2.950m), a picturesque place surrounded by rock walls with plenty of places to assemble tents. There exists a refuge ranger to check our entry permit.

During the second day running our goal is to reach Casa de Piedra in about 6 hours. From near the camp, appears in the distance beyond the Aconcagua. In the vicinity of a small shelter for herdsmen in the Valle de Vacas assemble tents for the night. And we prepare for the third day, the hardest, which leads to Plaza Argentina (4.190m) after about 5 to 7 hours trek with 850m of vertical.

Available Services: Drinkable water, ranger station with helipad and free preventive and ongoing medical assistance only during the summer season. The professionals also attend emergencies in case of accident or illness and decide high climber evacuation may be by helicopter or mule.
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