Distrito Potrerillos

Alpine adventures in Distrito Potrerillos

The Mendoza Andes offer a diverse range of high-altitude destinations within the Potrerillos district. This collection features prominent peaks like the 5,968-meter Cerro El Plata and the border-straddling Nevado Juncal. Winter sports enthusiasts can find established infrastructure at Los Penitentes and the family-focused Los Puquios snow park. The region also serves as a critical training ground for mountaineers, with Vallecitos providing accessible high-mountain terrain and traditional alpine shelters for acclimatization.

Alpine Adventures — Map

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A

Cerro Penitentes

High-altitude peak characterized by unique sedimentary rock formations that resemble a procession of monks. It sits opposite the Los Penitentes ski resort, offering panoramic views across the Central Andes.

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B

Los Penitentes Ski Resort

Los Penitentes is a ski resort in Mendoza, Argentina about 25 km off Paso de Libertadores, which marks the border between Argentina and…

C

Nevado del Plomo

Nevado del Plomo, also spelled as Nevado El Plomo, is a mountain on the border between Argentina and Chile.

D

Nevado Juncal

Nevado Juncal is a mountain at the border of Argentina and Chile, at the head of Aconcagua Val. It has a height of 5,953 metres.

E

Centro de Esquí Valles del Plata (Vallecitos)

Located in the Cordón del Plata, this historic mountain center serves as a primary base for high-altitude acclimatization and mountaineering training, providing access to several 4,000 and 5,000-meter peaks.

F

Parque de Nieve Los Puquios

A family-oriented snow park situated along National Route 7. It features gentle slopes designed for beginner skiers, snowboarders, and tubing, typically operating during the winter season from June to August.

G

Cerro El Plata

The highest summit in the Cordón del Plata range, reaching an elevation of 5,968 meters. It is a major destination for mountaineers seeking a technical challenge or preparing for an ascent of Aconcagua.

H

Cabaña El Refugio

Alpine lodging providing a base for hikers and climbers exploring the Potrerillos and Cordón del Plata foothills.

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