Campo Base
Cerro Calavera Trek

Cerro Calavera Trek

DURATION
10 hours
DEPARTURE
08:45 – 18:30
DIFFICULTY
Demanding

Climb to Cerro Calavera, in Potrerillos: a four-hour moderate hike with the reservoir and the Mendoza River valley at your feet.

IMPORTANT

  • Moderate difficulty: four hours of hiking with elevation gain. You should be used to walking.
  • There are three ways to get there: with our transfer from your accommodation, departing from the bus terminal, or on your own straight to the base.
  • If the mountain weather isn't good, the hike is rescheduled.
Cerro Calavera is the long trek in Potrerillos and the one that best rewards the effort. It's about four hours of hiking, round trip, on mountain trails with sustained climbs and stretches of loose rock. You start from the base, on the banks of the Mendoza River, and gain altitude along the slope up to the ridge. From the top you see the whole Potrerillos reservoir, the valley where the river runs and, on clear days, the snow-capped Cordón del Plata. A mountain guide goes with the group, sets the pace and plans the stops to drink water and have a snack. You don't need to be an athlete, but you should be used to walking. Back at the base there's time to rest and, if you like, add another activity before heading back.

Itinerary

  1. Potrerillos base

    Safety briefing and trekking poles

  2. Climb to Cerro Calavera

    Mountain trails, moderate difficulty

  3. Summit

    View of the reservoir and the Mendoza River valley

  4. Descent and return to the base

    Free time at the end

What's included

  • ✓Mountain guide throughout the hike
  • ✓Safety briefing
  • ✓Changing rooms at the base
  • ✓Activity insurance
  • ✓

Not included

  • ✕Transfer from your accommodation (can be added)
  • ✕Meals and drinks
  • ✕Tips
  • ✕

What to bring

ID or passportTrekking shoes or bootsSmall backpackTwo liters of waterHat and sunscreenWindbreakerSnacks for the trail

Season:

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you can't make it, let us know as soon as possible and we'll reschedule your tour for another date at no cost, subject to availability. Tours that can't run because of weather or safety conditions are rescheduled or refunded. Third-party services, such as entrance fees and optional activities, are subject to each provider's terms.

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