Sendero Al Cerro Penitente
- 2.5 mi
- round trip
- 4,265 ft
- climb
- 14,227 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero Al Cerro Penitente is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (5.0 miles round trip) in Mendoza, Argentina. It runs between about 10,560 ft and 14,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,970 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Puente del Inca, about 3.5 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Penitentes, Cerro Serrata and Cerro Quebrada Blanca. For camping, Camping Aconcagua and Aconcagua Park are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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