Departamento Las Heras

Ekspeditioner i de Høje Andesbjerge i Departamento Las Heras

High Andes Expeditions

This expedition list centers on the Aconcagua Provincial Park, home to the 6,961-meter Cerro Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. The selection covers technical features like the Polish Glacier and surrounding peaks including Cerro Blanco and Cerro del Tambillo. Supporting the high-altitude terrain are various alpine huts and lodges, such as Pueblo del Río and Cabañas Los Horneros, which provide essential services for climbers and trekkers navigating the Central Andes.

High Andes Expeditions — Kort

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A

Aconcagua Provincial Park

Aconcagua Provincial Park is a Provincial Park located in the Mendoza Province in Argentina.

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B

Polish Glacier

The Polish Glacier is one of the glacial fields of Cerro Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes and the Americas.

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C

Cerro Yareta

High-altitude Andean peak named after the yareta plant, a slow-growing cushion plant native to the Puna grassland.

D

Cerro Angostura

A lesser-known mountain peak located within the high-altitude terrain of the Mendoza Province.

E

Cerro Melocotón

Andean peak situated in the mountain ranges of the Mendoza region.

F

Pueblo del Río

Mountain lodge and restaurant serving regional Mendoza cuisine, located near the Mendoza River in the Potrerillos area.

G

Cabañas Los Horneros

Alpine-style cabin accommodation located in the Uspallata valley, serving as a base for high-altitude excursions.

H

Águilas de Piedra

Mountain refuge and lodging facility situated in the Andean foothills of Mendoza.

I

Lugar de Sol

Alpine cabins located in the Uspallata region, providing proximity to the Aconcagua Provincial Park access routes.

J

LCD

Mountain accommodation located in the Potrerillos area of the Mendoza Andes.

K

Cerro del Tambillo

Mountain peak located in the northern reaches of the Mendoza Province, part of the Frontal Cordillera of the Andes.

L

Cerro Blanco

High-altitude peak in the Central Andes, frequently used for acclimatization treks due to its accessibility from the Uspallata area.

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