High Altitude · Argentina
High mountain expeditions in the Argentine Andes are the core of technical mountaineering: Cerro del Medio, Vallecitos, Cerro Plata and seasonal programs. They require preparation, commitment and a trusted Argentine operator.
5,968 masl
Cerro Plata
8
Available expeditions
Professional mountain guides
Certified guides
Our proposals
$650.000
USD 980
$549.500
$630.000
$630.000
USD 980
$1.690.000
$650.000
| Activity | Starting point | Duration | Difficulty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Calle & Stepanek Summit - Mendoza | Mendoza | 3 days | Exigente | $650.000 |
| Cerro Vallecitos Expedition – Mendoza | Mendoza | 7 days | Muy Exigente | USD 980 |
| Mountain Baptism Expedition | Mendoza | 3 days | Moderada | $549.500 |
| Cerro del Medio Expedition (4,170 m) – Mendoza | Mendoza | 3 days | Exigente | $630.000 |
| Cerro Peñas Coloradas Expedition – Mendoza | Mendoza | 3 days | Exigente | $630.000 |
| Cerro Plata Expedition – Mendoza | Mendoza | 7 days | Muy Exigente | USD 980 |
| Nevado del Chañi Expedition – Jujuy | Purmamarca | 8 days | Muy Exigente | $1.690.000 |
| Winter at 4,000 m: Cerro Mirador Tolosa Ascent (Mendoza) | Mendoza | 3 days | Exigente | $650.000 |
High mountain expeditions are not just long treks. They are projects that demand acclimatization, specialized logistics and professional guides who know every detail of the mountain on the itinerary. Nevado del Chañí, Cerro Vallecitos and Cerro Plata are milestones of Argentine mountaineering, and we guide them with proven protocols.
MONS runs expeditions with certified professional mountain guides. Our itineraries include acclimatization days, communications and proven safety protocols. We don't improvise: every departure is designed to make the climb as enjoyable as possible without ever compromising safety.
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Cerro Plata (5,968 masl), Cerro del Medio (4,170 masl), Vallecitos, Adolfo Calle and Stepanek, Peñas Coloradas and Nevado del Chañí in Jujuy, among other seasonal departures. Each trip page details difficulty, duration and requirements.
It depends on the summit. There is a natural progression: entry-level climbs like Mirador del Tolosa or Adolfo Calle prepare you for bigger objectives such as Vallecitos, Nevado del Chañí or Cerro Plata. We help you choose according to your experience.
EPGAMT and AAGPM certified professional guides, itineraries with acclimatization days, mountain logistics and proven safety protocols. The services included are detailed on each expedition page.
The main season runs from spring to southern autumn (September–April). In winter we run specific programs such as Winter at 4,000 on Cerro Mirador del Tolosa. Check the departure calendar.
We recommend building an aerobic and strength base sustained over time. MONS also offers a mountain-specific Training program you can combine with your expedition preparation.
Adolfo Calle & Stepanek Summit - Mendoza · Cerro Vallecitos Expedition – Mendoza · Mountain Baptism Expedition · Cerro del Medio Expedition (4,170 m) – Mendoza · Cerro Peñas Coloradas Expedition – Mendoza · Cerro Plata Expedition – Mendoza · Nevado del Chañi Expedition – Jujuy · Winter at 4,000 m: Cerro Mirador Tolosa Ascent (Mendoza)