Aconcagua
Trip Guide & 3D Map
Andes · Difficulty, season, and access — then explore the 3D terrain
Planning snapshot
Aconcagua is a 22,838 ft summit in the Andes (Argentina). PeakAtlas rates it expedition (High-altitude trek); best season is Dec–Feb. Permit required. Typical staging is Mendoza (110 mi). Limited lodging data is mapped from OpenStreetMap for this region — stage in the listed town rather than expecting a full hotel directory. Use the 3D map and trip checklist before you go.
- Elevation
- 22,838 ft
- Prominence
- 22,838 ft
- Difficulty tier
- Expedition
- Best season
- Dec–Feb
- Permits
- Permit required
- Staging
- Mendoza · 110 mi
- Mapped lodging
- Limited / none mapped
- Listed trails
- 2
As of 2026-07-31 · Figures come from the PeakAtlas3D catalog: surveyed elevations and prominence, curated difficulty tiers, best-season windows, permit notes, staging-town distances, trail lists, and OpenStreetMap lodging near each summit. Not live weather, quotas, or prices.
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How hard is Aconcagua, and what do you need before you go?
Aconcagua is listed as High-altitude trek with a best season of Dec–Feb. Use the difficulty, permit, and staging details below before you commit to a date.
- Difficulty
- High-altitude trek
- Best season
- Dec–Feb
- Access / staging
- Mendoza, Mendoza
How tall is Aconcagua, and where is it?
- Location
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Elevation
- 22,838 ft
- Prominence
- 22,838 ft
- Mountain range
- Andes
- Difficulty
- High-altitude trek
What makes Aconcagua notable?
Highest mountain outside Asia and the Andes’ great prize.
The highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, a non-technical but punishing Andes giant in Argentina.
After you check trip readiness for Aconcagua, explore the summit on PeakAtlas3D’s interactive 3D topographic map in the Andes, Mendoza, Argentina.
Closest places
- Mendoza — Mendoza via RN-7
- Las Cuevas — Argentina
- Puente del Inca — Argentina
Notable trails & routes
- Normal Route
- Polish Glacier