Aconcagua: The 360° Route
Climbing Aconcagua with Alpenglow Expeditions
Join IFMGA-certified guides in the 2026/2027 season to climb Aconcagua via the famed 360° Route — our choice for fewer crowds, more approachable climbing, and the full experience of the tallest peak in South America.
Why the 360° Route?
At 6962 meters (22,837 ft.), Aconcagua is the tallest summit in South America and one of the storied Seven Summits, making it the perfect jumping-off point for anyone with Himalayan aspirations. The 360° Route is the less crowded, less technical, more encompassing path up the mountain. More obscure than typical approaches, the 360° Route offers a unique path to the summit while combining the best parts of four other popular routes on the mountain: The Polish Glacier, Normal, Guanacos, and Ameghino. This way, climbers get to see more of this beautiful mountain by way of a truly one-of-a-kind route.
What Is It Like To Climb Aconcagua With Alpenglow Expeditions?
Via the 360° Route, climbers will traverse across Aconcagua’s varied terrain at a steady but satisfying pace. Consisting almost entirely of dirt and the occasional seasonal snowfield, the 360° Route allows climbers to maximize focus toward how their bodies will perform at altitude without the added challenge of glacier travel or technical sections of mixed climbing. After spending roughly six days stocking progressively higher camps and following the traditional climb-high-sleep-low acclimatization method, teams will be ready to depart from high camp (19,600’/6000m) for a summit bid, ascending more than 3200 vertical feet in a day to the top (22,841’/6962m).
Summit Day on Aconcagua
While summit day is objectively the most challenging day of the expedition, it is also the most rewarding, and a test of both physical and mental fortitude. After celebrations and summit photos looking out from the high point of the Andes, climbers will descend to high camp for a quick rest and rehydration, and then make their way to Plaza des Mulas base camp. With the help of a quick helicopter trip out of base camp, within 24 hours climbers will go from the summit of Aconcagua to rest and relaxation in beautiful Mendoza, avoiding a long, arduous hike out from the base of the mountain.
Low crowds experienced across a full traverse of the mountain (rather than a traditional out-and-back climb) combined with Alpenglow’s signature Rapid Ascent acclimatization method make the less-traveled and more scenic 360° Route on Aconcagua the optimal way to climb one of our favorite peaks in the world.
Want to Climb Aconcagua With Alpenglow?
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