Aconcagua
Highest peak in the Americas and outside Asia — 6,961 m of Andean altitude with a non-technical Normal Route.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Andean (2,900–6,961 m)
- Best season
- December – February
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Andean (2,900–6,961 m)
- Best season: December – February
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Highest peak in the Americas and outside Asia — 6,961 m of Andean altitude with a non-technical Normal Route.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: December – February
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Andean (2,900–6,961 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Andean (2,900–6,961 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Aconcagua trip tools
Popular pursuits at Aconcagua
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.