Aconcagua 6959m
At 6959m Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Andes. It was also one of the first major peaks to be climbed - the first ascent was in 1897 by Zurbriggen and Vines
Aconcagua
from the Casa de Piedra campsite to the east
Today Aconcagua is one of the busiest peaks in the Andes, with thousands of climbers coming every year to attempt the normal route. Although not technically difficult the normal route is still a demanding ascent, both physically and mentally. it may be the highest peak in the world you can walk up, but only if you have done a lot of walking and are very experienced.
The summit of Aconcagua.
We run expeditions to Aconcagua every year, for details see our Aconcagua expedition page.