POLISH GLACIER TRAVERSE
The Mount Aconcagua Polish Glacier Traverse Route this begins through the Vacas Valley to reach the summit via the normal route. You enter the Vacas valley, after three days of aproximation you reach the base camp Plaza Argentina, the beginning of Aconcagua Polish Glacier to continue on the high camps with the field name High Camps 1 and 2. that from here begins the traverse to the Aconcagua Normal Route side and join the normal route and then go to the summit the Aconcagua Normal Route.
Mountain
Monte Aconcagua
Address
Mendoza, Argentina
Altitude
6692 m
Area
123.456 m2
Refuges
15
Facilities
All types
ACONCAGUA POLISH GLACIER TRAVERSE
The Aconcagua Polish Glacier Traverse Route is the second route most popular of Aconcagua. The climbers with experience choose this route. The trail for this route begins in a small seating in the Nº 7 route that connects Argentina and Chile, approximately at 166 kilometers from the city of Mendoza.Called Punta de Vacas From Punta de Vacas walk on the left side of the Vacas River until you reach the primitive Las Leñas refuge. Las Leñas is where the Aconcagua Provincial Park rangers hand out litter bags and check the permits. The approach takes 3 days to Plaza Argentina, which is the base camp the Aconcagua Polish Glacier route. The first day of walk is to Las Leñas refuge, the second day of walk is to Casa de Piedra and the third day you reach base camp Plaza Argentina. Depending on the amount of snow in the winter it might be necessary to cross the Vacas river here. It is better to cross the river a little bit lower from where the refuge is, where the river is wider and less deeper. Continue walking along the Vacas River until you reach the Casa de Piedra refuge located on the west bank of the river directly opposite of the Relincho Valley. The Relinchos begins as a narrow and steep canyon with a good trail on the north side. It might be necessary to cross a couple of times the relincho stream before leaving the Superior Valley. Keep to the south side of the stream until you reach the walls that mark base camp Plaza Argentina .
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Included Services
Transport airport Hotel Mendoza airport.
One (1) night lodging at a Hotel in Puente del Inca – double room with dinner and continental breakfast included.
Assistance with the procedures to obtain the permit to enter the Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Transport from the hotel in Mendoza to the permit office (permits are not included) (1*) and from the permit office to Penintentes.
One (1) night at Puente del Inca Hotel,rooms with dinner and continental breakfast included.
Mules for load transportation from Puente del Inca to Plaza de Argentina and back.
Meals, drinks and Base Camp Service at Plaza Argentina Base Camp. Including: Private Mess Tent with tables and benches, dishes, all meals served,electric light.
High Mountain Guide.
Permanent radio communication with Mendoza
Permanent technical advise about personal equipment before your departure.
Pots, stoves, fuel, food and tents above Base Camp.
Transport from the hotel to Mendoza airport.
Dates & Prices
| Departure Expedition |
End Expedition | Price |
| Ddecember 10,2019 | December 29, 2019 | Request Price |
| December 18, 2019 | January 06, 2019 | Request Price |
| December 23, 2019 | january 11, 2019 | Request Price |
| January 05, 2020 | January 23, 2020 | Request Price |
| January 10, 2020 | January 29, 2020 | Request Price |
| January 15, 2020 | February 03, 2020 | Request Price |
| January 23, 2020 | February 11, 2020 | Request Price |
| February 02, 2020 | February 21, 2020 | Request Price |
Polish Glacier Traverse Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in mendoza
We are met on arrival at Mendoza airport and transferred to our comfortable hotel in the heart of Mendoza. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore, tonight we meet of leader and other expedition members as we enjoy dinner in one of Mendoza’s best restaurants, where we can sample traditional Argentine food. D. (Note: Meals included in the land cost are designated as Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2 - Puente Del Inca
After breakfast we transfer to the trekking permit office in Mendoza, (permits not included) from here we travel around 3hrs to our comfortable hotel in Puente del Inca, 2700m. B D.
Day 3 - Pampa de Leñas
Transportation from Puente del Inca at the entrance of Aconcagua Polish Glacier in Punta de Vacas, where the trek begins, 4 or 5 hours at Pampa de Lenas (2950mts). Our equipment will be loaded on mules and sent to Pampa de Lenas. In Pampa de Lenas the entry permit will be requested. Armed Camp Dinner (typical Argentine barbecue) and Rest.
Day 4 - Casa de Piedra
Start the trek to our second trekking camp Casa de Piedra (3240), 4 a5 hours. Where we have our first view of Aconcagua Polish Glacier. Armed Camp Dinner (typical Argentine barbecue) and Rest.
Day 5 - Plaza Argentina
Start the trek to Base Camp Plaza Argentina 5-6 hour climb from Base Camp, B.
Day 6 - Plaza Argentina
Rest and acclimatization Reorganization Equipment ,Medical Check, Exploration of the site to maximize our chances of acclimatization in the mountains, hiking in the surrounding count base camp, BL D.
Day 7 - Camp 1- Plaza Argentina
Transport equipment and food to Camp 1 (4300), 4-5 Hours, We carry everything essential in backpacks and as much light as possible for a gradual adaptation to the altitude. Back to base camp. dinner and breakfast, BL D.
Day 8 - Plaza Argentina
Rest at Plaza Argentina base camp. BL D.
Day 9 - Camp 1
Transportation of equipment from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5600 m) Return to Camp1. Dinner and rest. B L D
Day 10 - Camp 2 - Camp 1
Transportation of equipment from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5600 m) Return to Camp1. Dinner and rest. B L D
Day 11 - Camp 1
Rest in Camp 1 .B L D.
Day 12 - Camp 2
Trekking to Camp 2. B L D.
Day 13 - Camp 2
Rest in Camp 2 B L D.
Day 14 - Traverse to Berlin
Trekking to camp 2 for the traverse the Aconcagua Normal Route to Berlin 5950m (4-5 hrs of trekking). BL D.
Day 15 - Summit Aconcagua
We leave early in the morning on our journey to the summit, we follow the ‘normal route‘ past the refuge Independencia hut built in 1951 at 6400m. From here we continue to Cresta del Viento and then across the upper part of the Gran Acarreo to the foot of the famous ‘Canaleta‘. Probably the hardest section of our climb is the Canaleta, a 400m high, 33 degree chute filled with disagreeably loose racks, ice and snow that requires much care and determination. The Canaleta ends a top the Cresta del Guanaco the ridge between the lower south summit with the higher North Summit, our ultimate goal at 6960m or 22,841ft. Our summit ascent normally takes 8 to 9 hrs. With all the Americas below us we have time to marvel at the incredible views before descending by the Aconcagua Normal Route same route to ‘Camp 3′ making for a tough but immensly rewrding 12 to 15 hr day, B L D.
Day 16 - Extra day
This day is added if we encounter bad weather conditions during the ascent.
Day 17 - Nido de Condores
Following the same route we descend to Plaza de Mulas base camp, where we repack our equipment for the mules to carry. Our descent should take around 5 to 6 hrs., B L D
Day 18 - Plaza de Mulas - Puente del Inca
This hike is about 6 hrs a7 to the entrance of the Aconcagua Park Valley Horcones penitents transport. night and breakfast and dinner The mules go a head with our equipment as we continue the last leg of our climb back to the park entrance where we are then transferred back to our comfortable hotel in Puente del Inca. Tonight we can fully appreciate our hotel as we relax and celebrate our climb, B D.
Day 19 - Mendoza
We travel back to our hotel in Mendoza.
Day 20 - End of Tour
Our tour end after breakfast, where the people will be transferred to the airport.
