Climbing Aconcagua
Climbing Aconcagua with AMG
Climbing Aconcagua is a serious undertaking, and a rewarding one. AMG’s goal is to give you the best guides and logistical support to experience this high-mountain environment and reach the highest summit in the Americas, safely and enjoyably. With a staff carrying over 36 years of experience on Aconcagua, we’ve built a program that delivers exactly that.
AMG offers a total of 18 scheduled climbs between the Normal and Polish 360 Traverse Routes, along with Private Climbs and Rapid Ascents.
Climbers looking for a non-guided experience: please visit our Logistical Services page.
We look forward to sharing our experience with you on Aconcagua.
Climbing Aconcagua - The Key To Success
Physical Fitness
You need to be in excellent shape! Aconcagua is nearly 23,000 ft, and summit day involves a 3,000 ft elevation gain with round-trip times between 8 and 12 hours. AMG can prepare you for this endeavor through proper support from experts in high mountain endurance training.
View our Acclimatization and Training.
Guide-to-Climber Ratio
Summit day is the most challenging day of the climb. AMG provides the highest guide-to-climber ratio, 1:3, on the mountain to ensure you can continue to the summit if others need to descend. This guide ratio plays a vital role on summit day.
Experienced Guides
Having certified guides who work well with climbers is essential. AMG lead guides have completed at least 20 Aconcagua expeditions, with some leading over 60 in their careers.
Logistical Support
AMG services have been refined over many years. The combination of our experienced, well-trained guides, porters, and Base Camp Staff, together with the best equipment and services on the mountain, sets AMG apart from other companies.
AMG Guided Climbing Options
Normal Route
Approximately 70% of all climbers ascend the Normal Route on Aconcagua. It is a more direct ascent with shorter distances and times between camps, three to four hours as compared to five to seven hours on the Polish Traverse Route. During the climb, we will spend eight of sixteen nights on the mountain in the comfort of our well-equipped Base Camps at Confluencia and Plaza de Mulas.
Our climbing package includes porters to assist climbers in moving gear up the mountain (porters carry group gear), and our acclimatization process includes a summit attempt of Mt. Bonete (launched from Plaza de Mulas Base Camp) that takes climbers above 5,000 m (16,404 ft.). The combination of our high-quality Base Camps, porter support, and additional acclimatization time provides climbers an excellent chance of reaching the summit. This route is non-technical.
Polish 360 Traverse
The Polish 360 Traverse completely circumnavigates Aconcagua. We will ascend via the Polish Route from the east and descend via the Normal Route to the west.
As we climb around the mountain, we have ever-changing views of Aconcagua and varying types of terrain and ecosystems we travel through. Every day is a discovery.
Like the Normal Route, the Polish 360 Traverse has a well-established Base Camp at Plaza Argentina. Also, our 5-meter dining and sleeping domes in all high altitude camps provide comfortable accommodations and great protection from the weather.
The Polish 360 Traverse is more physically demanding than the Normal Route, but its beauty and wilderness experience are worth the effort. This route is a non-technical climb.
Private Aconcagua Climbs
There are many reasons to choose a Private Climb:
- Climb with your friends and family only.
- Choose the starting date you prefer.
- Customize your itinerary and services to suit your specific needs.
AMG will work with you to design the perfect private climb for your team. Our guides enjoy working with families and groups of friends.
Rapid Ascents for Experienced Climbers
For seasoned climbers seeking a faster summit attempt, we offer rapid ascents of Aconcagua. If you’ve already acclimatized on another high mountain or utilized a Hypoxico Tent system at home, this option is tailored for you. We offer several 10 and 12 Day Rapid Ascent departures. Helicopter support and well-acclimatized guides can expedite your climb.
Normal Route
$6295
NOVEMBER –
FEBRUARY
2026/2027 CLIMBING SCHEDULE
| NORMAL ROUTE | Guide |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov - 16 Dec | Hernán Rios |
| 04 Dec - 22 Dec | Gabriel Fracchia |
| 11 Dec - 29 Dec | Emilio Abudi |
| 18 Dec - 05 Jan | Juan Araya |
| 28 Dec - 15 Jan | Ruben Barrera |
| 03 Jan - 21 Jan | Emanuel Luquez |
| 10 Jan - 28 Jan | Rodrigo Gutierrez |
| 17 Jan - 04 Feb | Agustin Coppini |
| 29 Jan - 16 Feb | Ezequiel Di Fabio |
| 05 Feb - 23 Feb | Rodrigo Gutierrez |
For more information, please email us at: info@aconcaguamg.com
POLISH TRAVERSE ROUTE
$6295
DECEMBER –
FEBRUARY
2026/2027 CLIMBING SCHEDULE
| POLISH 360 TRAVERSE ROUTE | Guide |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec - 22 Dec | Ezequiel Di Fabio |
| 10 Dec - 29 Dec | Gabriel Fracchia |
| 17 Dec - 05 Jan | Rodrigo Gutierrez |
| 27 Dec - 15 Jan | Gonzalo Quiroga |
| 09 Jan - 28 Jan | To be decided |
| 16 Jan - 04 Feb | To be decided |
| 28 Jan - 16 Feb | Emilio Abudi |
| 04 Feb - 23 Feb | Agustin Coppini |
For more information, please email us at: info@aconcaguamg.com
Rapid Ascents
$6700
DECEMBER –
FEBRUARY
2026/2027 CLIMBING SCHEDULE
| Rapid Ascents | Guide |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec - 16 Dec | Hernán Rios |
| 09 Dec - 22 Dec | Gabriel Fracchia |
| 16 Dec - 29 Dec | Emilio Abudi |
| 23 Dec - 05 Jan | Juan Araya |
| 02 Jan - 15 Jan | Ruben Barrera |
| 08 Jan - 21 Jan | Emanuel Luquez |
| 15 Jan - 28 Jan | Rodrigo Gutierrez |
| 22 Jan - 04 Feb | to be confirmed |
| 03 Feb - 16 Feb | Ezequiel Di Fabio |
| 10 Feb - 23 Feb | Rodrigo Gutierrez |
For more information, please email us at: info@aconcaguamg.com
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