Potrerillos trekking tour Mendoza: Hike with rappel option

Hike the Precordillera foothills, rappel down a canyon wall, eat lunch on the mountain

A half-day trekking tour in Potrerillos, near Mendoza, combines a 2.5-hour moderate hike through Andean foothills with optional rappelling for those 12 and older. A bilingual guide leads the route, sharing local geology and stories, while the tour includes hotel pickup, box lunch, mineral water and juice, and personal accident insurance. Choose the trekking-only option or add the rappel descent.

The experience

The trek starts with pickup from your hotel in central Mendoza and a bus transfer to the trailhead in the Precordillera near Potrerillos. The hike itself runs 2.5 hours at moderate difficulty, following trails through mountain terrain with views across the Andes. A professional guide stays with your group throughout, pointing out the geology, plant life and stories of the region as you move through the landscape. No previous trekking experience is required, and the route is designed to be accessible while still offering a real mountain experience.

The tour includes box lunch (sandwich, dried fruit, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables) plus mineral water and juice, eaten on the mountain. Personal accident insurance is covered. If you book the option with rappel, the descent happens after the hike. Rappelling is available only for ages 12 and older. The full day runs about five hours from hotel pickup to return, though the actual trekking is the 2.5-hour middle section.

Bring sports shoes or hiking boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and an extra pair of socks. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on your group. Hotel pickups cover the urban radius of Mendoza. If you're staying outside that area, you'll meet at the closest hotel to your location.

What’s included

• Professional bilingual guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned bus transfer to the trailhead.
• box lunch with sandwich, dried fruit, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.
• mineral water and juice.
• personal accident insurance.

Options for this experience

3 options

Half-Day Adventure TrekkingGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 09:00Trekking only: this activity is open to children aged 8 and up. Lasts 2 hours, at Garganta del Diablo. Pickup is included.

Half-day trekking with rappellingGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 09:00Includes rappelling: an 18 m high rappel. This activity is open to children aged 12 and up. Lasts 2 hours, at Garganta del Diablo. Pickup is included.

Lunch-inclusive full-day trekkingGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 09:00Lasts 5 hours, at Cerro Cabras, 2160 meters above sea level. Lunch is included. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 to 90 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ParaViajantes Tours

Is this one for you?Book the trekking-only option if you want a straightforward mountain hike and lunch, or add rappel if your group includes anyone 12 or older who wants to descend a canyon wall after the trek. The five-hour total fits a morning or afternoon departure from your hotel in Mendoza.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What is the Precordillera and what will I see on the hike?

The Precordillera is the foothills region of the Andes near Potrerillos, just outside Mendoza. The hike passes through mountain terrain with panoramic views of the Andes, rivers and the local plant and rock formations. Your guide explains the geology and biodiversity as you walk.

Can I do the rappel if I've never done it before?

Yes. The rappel is available as an add-on option for ages 12 and older, and no previous experience is required. The guide will set up and instruct you through the descent.

How difficult is the 2.5-hour hike?

The hike is moderate difficulty and designed to be accessible for all fitness levels, with no previous trekking experience needed. The guide adjusts the pace to the group and stays with you the entire time.

What's included in the box lunch?

Lunch includes a sandwich, dried fruit, fresh seasonal fruit and a variety of fresh vegetables, plus mineral water and juice. You eat on the mountain during the trek.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the trailhead?

No. Hotel pickup in central Mendoza and the bus transfer to the Precordillera trailhead are included. If you're staying outside the urban radius, you'll meet at the closest hotel to your location.