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Mercedario

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Situated less than fifty miles north of Aconcagua, Mercedario is South America's fourth highest mountain. It has gentle slopes and is generally easy to climb.

Best Time to Climb

Best climbing months are late December, January, February, and March.

How to Get There

Fly to Mendoza, Argentina. You can take a local bus from Mendoza to Barreal.

Nearest major airports are in Santiago, Chile and Mendoza, Argentina.

TRAILS & ROUTES

General

West Wall

- cross Peine through Valle del Colorado

South Face

- 45 degrees ramp
There is a camp in the Mesada

Incas

- a long but easy walk
- three camps

AREA SPECIFICATIONS

Targeted Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering
Season Availability:	December to February
Altitude:	6700- meters

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AREA OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering
City	Barriales
State	San Juan
Country	Argentina
Season	December to February

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