Ojos del Salado 6893 meters above sea level and Aconcagua 6962 meters above sea level – From 20 to 23 days

The “Crown of America” program consists of climbing the highest volcano in the world, Ojos del Salado, and then taking advantage of excellent acclimatization to ascend Aconcagua, saving a lot of time.

These two mountains, the highest in all of America, are located in Argentina.

The program is a bit longer than the conventional Aconcagua expedition, almost reaching a month, but it could be adapted to the different needs of the group, either by shortening or lengthening the duration.

The idea is to enjoy very different mountain scenarios and to use the necessary acclimatization to explore two completely different places: the High Puna of northern Argentina and the central Andes where Aconcagua is located.

The required equipment for all three mountains is identical, and in terms of technical aspects, the mountains are similar.

On the volcano, we will travel by 4×4 and visit the Catamarca Puna, a very wild place, with a large number of animals to see such as vicuñas, guanacos, suris, condors, pumas, etc., and spectacular high desert landscapes and salt flats.

A unique paradise of nature on Earth with impressive colors in its rocks. Not to mention all the history that its peaks carry with the ascents of the Inca culture.

Once these ascents are completed, we will head a bit further south and ascend Aconcagua, with excellent acclimatization, without having to use days for adaptation, which will make the ascent much more enjoyable and also much safer and more effective.

We hope to enjoy this beautiful journey with you, this life experience. We have meticulously designed it to not only experience the landscape and summits but also the human side of Argentina.

Day 1: La Rioja Airport – Tinogasta. Night in a hotel.
Day 2: Tinogasta (finalize purchases) – Cortaderas Hotel at 3300m.
Day 3: Trek to Cerro Mirador de las Lozas at 3800m. Night at Cortaderas Hotel.
Day 4: Trek to Cerro Mirador de las Peladas at 4400m. Night at Cortaderas Hotel.
Day 5: Ascent to Volcán Berltrand at 5400m. Night at Las Grutas.
Day 6: Rest day. Night at refuge at 4750m.
Day 7: Acclimatization trek up to 5700m. Night at Cortaderas Hotel.
Day 8: Transfer to Arenal at 5400m. Night in a tent.
Day 9: Ascent to Camp 1 of Ojos del Salado at 5750m. Night in a tent.
Day 10: Summit ascent of Ojos del Salado at 6893m. Return to Camp 1. Night in a tent.
Day 11: Return to Arenal. Transfer to Tinogasta.
Day 12: Transfer to Mendoza Capital.
Day 13: Rest day. Finalize details for Aconcagua expedition.
Day 14: Trek to Confluencias at 3400m. Night in a dome.
Day 15: Trek to Plaza de Mulas Base Camp at 4400m. Night in a tent or dome.
Day 16: Ascent to Nido de Cóndores at 5400m. Night in a tent.
Day 17: Ascent to Colera / Camp 3 at 6000m. Night in a tent.
Day 18: Summit Aconcagua at 6962m. Night at Camp 3.
Day 19: Descent to Base Camp / Plaza de Mulas. Night in a tent or dome.
Day 20: Trek to park exit. Night in Mendoza.
Day 21: Backup.
Day 22: Backup.
End of trip.