Full-day Andes hiking from Mendoza: Cordón del Plata

Ten hours on foot in high-altitude Andes valleys, with the guide choosing the route as the day unfolds

A full-day hiking experience in the Cordón del Plata, one of Mendoza's classic high-altitude mountain areas, where a professional guide adjusts the route and pace to the group's fitness, experience and conditions on the day. Transport from Mendoza, a mountain guide, trail lunch, snacks, trekking poles on request, and personal accident insurance are included. Groups stay small to allow real flexibility. Children from age 12 are welcome. The hike is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

The experience

You spend a full day hiking in the Cordón del Plata, traveling from Mendoza to Vallecitos and exploring the Andes on foot with a professional mountain guide. There is no single fixed route for every departure. Depending on the group's fitness level, hiking experience, weather and mountain conditions, the guide will choose the most suitable option for the day. The hike can range from a moderate walk through high-altitude valleys and streams to more demanding trails leading toward higher viewpoints. This flexibility means you experience the Cordón del Plata at a pace that suits you while still spending the day in a real high-altitude mountain environment.

Groups are kept small, which is what makes the route adjustment possible. The guide can read the group's energy and conditions throughout the day and shift the objective if needed. You get round-trip transportation from Mendoza, trekking poles upon request, trail lunch and snacks with dietary options available, first-aid and emergency communication equipment, and personal accident insurance. A professional guide leads in English or Spanish.

The day is built around what you do on the mountain, not around a fixed itinerary. Bring personal hiking clothing and footwear suited to high altitude and variable weather. Pickup is included within Mendoza city. Pickup outside the included area can be arranged at checkout.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation from Mendoza city.
• professional mountain guide in English or Spanish.
• trail lunch and snacks with dietary options available.
• trekking poles upon request, subject to availability.
• first-aid and emergency communication equipment.
• personal accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Destino Montaña

Is this one for you?The route adjusts to your fitness level and the day's conditions, so a moderate hiker and an experienced mountaineer can both find a suitable hike in the same departure: what matters is that you're comfortable walking for a full day at high altitude and ready to let the guide set the pace once you're on the mountain.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Cordón del Plata and what kind of hiking happens there?

The Cordón del Plata is one of Mendoza's classic high-altitude mountain areas. Hiking there ranges from moderate walks through high-altitude valleys and streams to more demanding trails leading toward higher viewpoints, depending on the group's fitness and the day's conditions.

How does the guide decide which route to take on the day?

The guide assesses the group's fitness level, hiking experience, weather and mountain conditions when you arrive, then chooses the most suitable route and pace for that specific departure. This means the hike is adjusted to what the group can do that day, not locked to a preset path.

What should I bring and what is provided for me?

Bring personal hiking clothing and footwear suited to high altitude and variable weather. The operator provides trekking poles upon request, trail lunch and snacks with dietary options, first-aid and emergency communication equipment, and a professional mountain guide. Round-trip transport from Mendoza is included.

How long does the full day take, and what time does it start?

The experience is a full day of hiking lasting 10 hours total, including transport from Mendoza. Specific start times are confirmed at checkout based on the pickup location you choose.