Plan Your Aconcagua Hike
Aconcagua rises 6,961 m (22,838 ft) in Mendoza Province, Argentina, in the Andes near the Chilean border , the highest peak in the Americas and outside Asia.
Aconcagua rises 6,961 m (22,838 ft) in Mendoza Province, Argentina, in the Andes near the Chilean border , the highest peak in the Americas and outside Asia.
Plan access and guided options for Aconcagua. Use the official park or climb site for permits, fees, and safety rules. Use a trusted partner for guided hikes, transfers, and day tours with mobile tickets. Confirm altitude, weather, and inclusions before you book.
Best for Aconcagua Provincial Park permits, season rules, and official access notices.
When guided options are available for this mountain, book with a trusted operator and confirm inclusions, altitude, and cancellation terms.
Choose the official site for permits and park rules. Choose a partner tour when you want logistics handled (pickup, guide, timed entry) on a short trip.
Guided product cards will appear here when partner tours are curated for Aconcagua. Until then, use the official link above and the route notes below.
Use the official site for access rules, then check trusted local guides if you want a supported day.
Aconcagua rises 6,961 m (22,838 ft) in Mendoza Province, Argentina, in the Andes near the Chilean border , the highest peak in the Americas and outside Asia.
Within Aconcagua Provincial Park, trekkers pass through the Horcones Valley to base camps like Plaza de Mulas and Plaza Argentina en route to the summit.
It's a major goal for high-altitude mountaineers and a scenic multi-day trek even for those not summiting.
Conditions around Aconcagua change fast. Check a mountain forecast the morning you hike.
Long approaches and busy summit routes are safer and quieter with a dawn start.
Stay on marked trails, pack out waste, and respect local access rules and wildlife.
Trail conditions, permits, and weather change. Confirm details on mendoza.gov.ar before you go.
Main base camp on the normal route.
Trail entry from the park gate.
Early acclimatization camp on the approach.
High Andean scenery toward the summit pyramid.
Gateway services and permits region.
City base before transferring to the mountain.
Do I need a permit to hike Aconcagua?
Requirements vary by season and route. Check mendoza.gov.ar before you go.
When is the best time to hike?
Late spring through early autumn is usually best; winter often needs mountaineering skills.
How hard is it?
Expect strenuous elevation gain on summit routes. Lower valley walks are more accessible.
Do I need a guide?
Independent hiking is common on marked day trails; technical or high-altitude routes may require a licensed guide.
What should I pack?
Sturdy boots, layers, waterproofs, water, food, sun protection, and offline maps.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Some lower trails are beginner-friendly; summit routes usually need fitness and mountain experience.
Aconcagua rises 6,961 m (22,838 ft) in Mendoza Province, Argentina, in the Andes near the Chilean border , the highest peak in the Americas and outside Asia.
Within Aconcagua Provincial Park, trekkers pass through the Horcones Valley to base camps like Plaza de Mulas and Plaza Argentina en route to the summit. It's a major goal for high-altitude mountaineers and a scenic multi-day trek even for those not summiting.
