ACONCAGUA EXPEDITION
ACONCAGUA EXPEDITION 2026
CLIMB THE HIGHEST PEAK IN SOUTH AMERICA WITH EVEREST ONE
Climb Aconcagua with Everest One
Join Everest One on an unforgettable 2027 expedition to Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside Asia at 6,961m. Rising above the Andes in Argentina, this climb is one of the legendary 7 Summits and a milestone for mountaineers seeking to test themselves at extreme altitude.
The Ultimate High-Altitude Challenge
Aconcagua is not only South America’s tallest peak but also one of the world’s most iconic mountaineering objectives. With its vast glaciers, rugged ridges, and sweeping views across the Andes, every step on this expedition is a step into adventure.
Expert Leadership and Small Teams
At Everest One, we specialise in small-team expeditions led by highly experienced high-altitude guides. Our professional approach prioritises your safety, acclimatisation, and summit success. With personalised support and a strong team environment, you will be climbing with confidence from start to summit.
Your Path to the 7 Summits
Whether you are working towards completing the 7 Summits or seeking a challenging high-altitude climb, Aconcagua is the perfect stepping stone. Our proven strategy, world-class guidance, and attention to detail ensure that you are prepared for one of the greatest mountaineering adventures in the world.
Preparing for the Himalayas
Aconcagua is more than a summit. It is an ideal preparation climb for those with their sights set on the greater Himalayan peaks. The lessons in endurance, acclimatisation, and expedition strategy on Aconcagua translate directly to climbing 6,000m and 8,000m peaks in Nepal, including Mt Everest, Manaslu, and Ama Dablam. Standing on the summit of Aconcagua, you take the first decisive step toward the world’s highest mountains.
“Climbing Aconcagua is more than reaching 6,961m — it is a test of endurance, spirit, and the gateway to the world’s highest mountains.”
TRIP FACTS
Trip:
Aconcagua Expedition
Country:
Argentina
Elevation:
6962m
Difficulty:
Strenuous / Challenging
Steep terrain that requires ability to climb on snow and uneven terrain.
Grade:
Excellent fitness, stamina and strong mindset.
Trip Dates:
4th - 22nd January 2027
Trip Duration:
19 Days
Private trip - please contact us
Trip Start:
Mendoza
Trip End:
Mendoza
Trip Route:
Normal
Trip Price:
US$6,950
Argentina
19 Days
6962m
Strenuous
READY TO TAKE ON ACONCAGUA?
Take the Next Step
Are you ready to climb higher? Join Everest One’s Aconcagua Expedition 2027 and experience the challenge of South America’s greatest peak. With small teams, expert guidance, and a proven record of success, this is your chance to push your limits and prepare for the heights of the Himalayas. Secure your place today and make Aconcagua your next great adventure.
WHY CHOOSE EVEREST ONE
FOR YOUR ACONCAGUA EXPEDITION
Experience the Everest One Difference on Aconcagua
Expert Leadership on the World’s Highest Peaks
At Everest One, our guiding team has stood on the summits of Everest, Manaslu, Ama Dablam, Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua. With decades of high-altitude experience, we bring proven knowledge, expert decision-making, and a deep passion for the mountains. When you climb Aconcagua with us, you are guided by leaders who know what it takes to succeed.
Small Teams for Maximum Support
We believe in quality over quantity. Our small-team approach ensures personalised attention, stronger team dynamics, and the highest safety standards. With fewer climbers, you gain better acclimatisation strategies, closer support, and a more rewarding expedition experience.
Safety and Acclimatisation Strategy
Your health and safety are our top priority. Everest One uses carefully designed acclimatisation schedules, daily health monitoring, and access to proven safety systems. This professional structure maximises your chances of success while keeping risk to a minimum.
A True Path to the 7 Summits
Climbing Aconcagua is a major achievement in its own right, but it is also a powerful stepping stone toward the 7 Summits and the Himalayas. Our strategy not only helps you reach the summit of South America’s highest peak but also prepares you for the challenges of 6,000m and 8,000m climbs in Nepal.
The Everest One Difference
We are more than a guiding company. Everest One is a dedicated team committed to your journey, from the moment you enquire to the day you stand on the summit. With us, you gain world-class leadership, professional logistics, and an unforgettable climbing experience in the heart of the Andes.
HEALTH AND SAFETY ON ACONCAGUA
Safety First on the Highest Peak in South America
Climbing Aconcagua at 6,961m is a serious challenge that demands respect for the mountain. At Everest One, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our strategy combines expert leadership, detailed planning, and world-class systems to give you the best chance of reaching the summit while keeping risk to a minimum.
Daily Health Monitoring
Throughout the expedition, our guides conduct regular health checks to monitor oxygen levels, heart rate, and overall wellbeing. This proactive approach allows us to identify early signs of altitude sickness and adjust your acclimatisation schedule when needed.
Acclimatisation Strategy
Success on Aconcagua is built on a strong acclimatisation plan. Everest One follows a carefully structured approach with staged ascents and strategic rest days. This process allows your body to adjust to the extreme altitude, improving performance and reducing the risk of complications.
Emergency Response Systems
Our teams carry satellite communications, oxygen, and comprehensive medical kits to ensure immediate response in case of emergency. We also have established evacuation procedures in place, working with local rescue services to provide rapid support when required.
Experienced Leadership You Can Trust
Everest One guides are seasoned high-altitude mountaineers with experience on Everest, Manaslu, and other 8,000m peaks. Their knowledge, decision-making, and commitment to safety are the foundation of every successful expedition.
“Adventure is epic when safety is solid.”
Basic Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Mendoza, Argentina
Day 2 Mendoza/Penitentes, final preparation
Day 3 Trek to Confluencia (3300m)
Day 4 Acclimatisation trek to Plaza Francia (4000m)
Day 5 Trek to Plaza De Mulas (4260m)
Day 6 Rest day at Plaza De Mulas
Day 7 Acclimatisation - Climb Mt Bonete (5091m)
Day 8 Acclimatisation - Plaza De Mulas to Camp 1 (4910m)
Day 9 Rest day in Plaza De Mulas
Day 10 Trek to Camp 1 - Canada (4910m)
Day 11 Trek to Camp 2 - Nido De Condores (5250m)
Day 12 Rest day in Nido De Condores
Day 13 Weather contingency day
Day 14 Trek to Camp 3 - Colera (6000m)
Day 15 Summit Day - Return to Colera (6962m)
Day 16 Weather contingency day
Day 17 Descend to Plaza De Mulas (4260m)
Day 18 Descend to Puente Del Inca. Drive to Mendoza
Day 19 Final Day in Mendoza
EVEREST ONE
ACONCAGUA CLIMBING TEAM
Allan Cohrs
Owner and Head Guide
Allan Cohrs BM is the driving force behind Everest One, personally leading many of our most demanding and rewarding expeditions, including our flagship Mt Everest climbs. Respected for his professionalism, calm leadership, humility, and unwavering commitment to his climbers, Allan combines a strong focus on safety and performance with a genuine passion for creating unforgettable experiences in the world’s most spectacular mountain environments.
For many climbers, time spent in the mountains with Allan becomes one of the defining highlights of their journey. His approachable nature, depth of experience, and ability to inspire confidence in challenging conditions are a major reason so many clients continue returning for future expeditions with Everest One.
Supporting Allan is a carefully selected team of elite Argentinian mountain guides, each with multiple summits of Aconcagua and extensive experience throughout Patagonia and the high mountains of Argentina and Chile. Their technical expertise, local knowledge, and professionalism ensure every aspect of the expedition is delivered to the highest standard. Together, this world-class team creates an environment where climbers feel supported, prepared, and confident from the moment they arrive in Argentina through to the final push toward the summit.
As Expedition Leader for our Aconcagua expeditions, Allan works closely with local leadership teams to coordinate seamless logistics, disciplined risk management, and decisive leadership in one of the harshest high-altitude environments on earth. His ability to unite and motivate teams under pressure has contributed to consistently high summit success rates while maintaining a genuine safety-first philosophy.
Allan’s high-altitude mountaineering career spans more than 55 expeditions across the Himalayas and other major mountain ranges worldwide. Throughout these expeditions, he has operated not only as a climber, but extensively as an Expedition Leader and Expedition Manager responsible for operational planning, logistics, team welfare, leadership, and safety oversight in extreme environments. His experience includes 3 expeditions on Mt Everest (8,850m), Lhotse (8,516m), 2 expeditions on Manaslu (8,163m), Cho Oyu (8,200m), Baruntse (7,129m), and Ama Dablam (6,812m). Allan has also guided successful expeditions on Mera Peak (6,476m), Lobuche East, Island Peak, and led 15 successful Kilimanjaro summits (5,895m) in Africa, in addition to expeditions on Aconcagua (6,960m), the highest mountain in South America.
What truly sets Allan apart is not simply the mountains he has climbed, but the way he leads people through them. His focus extends far beyond reaching the summit. It is about building trust, developing resilience, managing adversity, and helping climbers achieve goals they once believed were beyond their limits.
Whether you are preparing for your first major altitude challenge or pursuing one of the world’s great summits, Allan’s leadership, together with the expertise of the Everest One guiding team, ensures you are supported by some of the most experienced and committed professionals in high-altitude mountaineering.
“Guiding in the high mountains is not about standing on the summit first. It is about helping others discover they are stronger, braver, and more capable than they ever believed possible.”
TRAVEL INSURANCE AND SAFETY
PROTECTING YOUR ACONCAGUA ADVENTURE
At Everest One, excellence is built into every part of your expedition — and nothing matters more than your safety. That’s why we are proud to be a Global Rescue Safe Travel Partner, giving our climbers access to world-class evacuation and medical support when it’s needed most.
The reality is simple: mountaineering and trekking come with risk. Just as you insure your home, car, and valuables, your Everest expedition deserves the same protection. From injury and illness to unexpected personal or work commitments, unforeseen events can happen before or during your climb — and without the right coverage, they can cost far more than just money.
Because you’ve invested significant time, effort, and resources into this journey, we require all clients to hold comprehensive travel insurance, including high-altitude trekking or mountaineering cover and evacuation insurance where required. This ensures that, no matter the circumstances, you’re protected.
Over the years, we’ve seen guests forced to cancel or cut short their trip due to illness, injury, or personal emergencies. With the right insurance, you can recover your costs and focus on what matters most — living your adventure in the Himalayas with total peace of mind.
When you join an Everest One expedition, we want you to step onto the trail knowing that everything possible has been done to safeguard your health, your investment, and your dream of standing at the top of the world.
YOUR ACONCAGUA ADVENTURE AWAITS
The Andes are calling. Picture yourself trekking across rugged valleys, climbing through the high camps of the Vacas or Horcones routes, and then pushing higher toward the 6,962m summit of Aconcagua — the highest mountain in South America and a crown jewel of the Seven Summits. From its windswept peak, the vast expanse of the Andes stretches endlessly before you.
This expedition is more than a climb. It is your chance to test your limits, embrace the challenge, and achieve something extraordinary on the roof of the Americas.
Are you ready to take the next step? Join Everest One and make Aconcagua your summit story.
