The Maipo Volcano (17270 ft) is one of the best spots in the Central Andes for non-technical climbing with its local wildlife and amazing landscapes.
6 Days
Mar, Nov
Surrounded by incredible landscapes in this State Reserve, you can enjoy the company of local wildlife throughout the journey like guanacos, condors and other migratory birds.
The State Reserve of Laguna del Diamante is home of the lagoon that gives its name and the Maipo Volcano. The Diamante lagoon is fed by the Diamante river and houses wild trouts and sand smelt fish. Its still waters provides a perfect reflection of the volcano.
The Maipo is placed on the high Andes at the fronteer with Chile in the province of Mendoza. The volcano is in a temporary passive state. Its mixed soil with rocks, sand, ice and snow makes it an amazing adventure for climbers.
Get inside the postcard with me and you will live an experience you will never forget!!!
DAY 1
I will meet you at your hotel at 10 am and we will check the equipment and rent something, if necessary.
DAY 2
We will go to the Base Camp by 4WD vehicles from Mendoza to the Natural Reserve of Laguna Diamante at 10500 ft or 3200 mts.
DAY 3
Starting from Base Camp a 6-hour hike to Camp 1
DAY 4
4-hour hike from Camp 1 to Camp 2
DAY 5
We will reach the summit (6-8 hours) and spend the night at Camp 2.
DAY 6
We might spend an extra day in case we have bad weather.
Departure time: 8:00 am
Arrival to Mendoza: 8:00 pm
Approximate trekking time: 6 to 8 hours
If you are not looking for technical climbing, this is the perfect journey for you. I hope you will join me and become one with nature in this amazing location!
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Tour Operator
We are a family company of mountain guides and full-time local climbers founded in 2005.
Specialized in mountaineering adventures such as mountain expeditions, horseback riding, mountain biking, trekking and rock climbing in the Central Andes in Mendoza, Argentina.
Languages
English
Certificates
EPGAMT | AAGM
Man
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