Trek & Climb: Cerro Montura (4,950m) & Mendoza Vineyards Tour

You'll meet in the town of Uspallata and continue traveling along international route 7 towards the west for about 7 km to take a gravel road (which requires the use of 4x4 vehicles) that takes us to the base of the Chacay stream. From there, you'll begin the walk to the base camp. The route is about 7/8 hours with intermediate breaks. The rest of the day you can rest and hydrate ourselves since you'll be at 3130 m. ...more ...less

You'll get up very early to have breakfast and begin the ascent in the early dawn hours. You'll carry out a calm and gradual march, stopping for rest and hydration. Upon reaching the summit you'll have lunch, enjoy the view of the imposing mountains, and return to the camp. There you can rest and have a farewell dinner, overnight in a tent.

After breakfast, camp will be dismantled and packing the backpacks to begin the return. Then, you'll continue the trip to Uspallata to share a lunch or mid-afternoon (optional activity, not included in the cost).

The city of Mendoza makes a great base for a day trip to the small vineyard-filled region of Maipu, only 9 miles (14km) away. To get to Maipu you’ll take transport with your guide, which is only 45 minutes away by transport. Biking Around the Wineries with your guide. Maipu’s 5-mile (8km) stretch of wineries is easily explored by bike. Maipu’s main road is equipped with bike lanes and the side streets are quaint country roads filled with views of trellised grape vines.

Some places that we’ll be including on your itinerary are the Bodega Familia Cassone, Bodega Alta Vista, and Bodega Lagarde in the region of Lujan de Cuyo. At Bodega Familia Cassone you can take an intimate tour of the grounds where the grape vines are over 100 years old. At Bodega Alta Vista sit outside in the shade of their olive trees for a picnic. You’ll partake in the elegant 4-6 course lunch and wine pairing at Bodega Lagarde. You can spend a relaxed afternoon savoring the expertly paired courses while sitting in the shady courtyard beside grape vines. The entire meal, from homemade bread to delicate dessert, is perfection. The service and food are impeccable and, best of all, they attentively ensure that your wine glass is never empty!

Today you’ll be taking a road trip to Uco Valley, whose alluvial soil and perennially sunny climate provide the perfect conditions for grape growing and add a distinctive flavor to the local wines. Travel approximately 100km from Mendoza City and visit three vineyards to learn about Argentine viticulture and sip on a few glasses of delicious local varieties. You’ll be served lunch at one of the wineries’ restaurants paired with some of their most popular wines. Return to your lodge in the afternoon and take a rest. Overnight in the Valley of Uco. On your final day, you’ll return to Mendoza and indulge yourself with a final dinner at a top-class restaurant in downtown Mendoza.

Transfer for your flight out of Mendoza to Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile.