Cordon del Plata Provincial Park Trek

Breathe in the fresh air of the Andean landscapes of Argentina with this trek through the beautiful Cordón del Plata Provincial Park. This is the perfect adventure for high mountain lovers!

Cordon del Plata Provincial Park Trek

After hotel pickup in Mendoza between 7:30 am and 8 am, we will drive along National Route 7 to the Andean towns of Cacheuta and Potrerillos, stopping briefly at Potrerillos to admire its reservoir. We will regain strength with traditional empanadas from Mendoza and a tasty infusion before heading to Vallecitos ski resort in Cordón del Plata Provincial Park. Here, we will begin a 6.5-hour trek of moderate difficulty, reaching a height of 12,600 feet above sea level.

The trek will take us through the stunning Quebrada de Arenales gorge to the summits of Pico Andresito and Cerro Arenales, where we can observe native wildlife, before continuing to the top of Cerro Lomas Blancas for views of the Cordón del Plata range. A picnic lunch will be provided, including sandwiches or empanadas, fruit, alfajores, and sweets.

Following lunch, we will descend through the Morenas Coloradas valley. The trek concludes at the Vallecitos ski resort at 4 pm, after which we will return by road to your hotel in Mendoza, arriving between 5:30 pm and 6 pm.

Hotel pickup

Hotel pickup occurs in the following areas of Greater Mendoza: Mendoza, Godoy Cruz, Guaymallén, Lujan de Cuyo, and Maipú.