Sendero Al Refugio Grajales Y Cerro Penitente
An out-and-back trail, 3.8 miles each way (7.6 miles round trip) in Mendoza, Argentina.
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 3,458 ft
- climb
- 10,563 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero Al Refugio Grajales Y Cerro Penitente is an out-and-back trail, 3.8 miles each way (7.6 miles round trip) in Mendoza, Argentina. It runs between about 8,620 ft and 10,560 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,690 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Villa Los Penitentes, about 1.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Puquios. For camping, Aconcagua Park and Los Puquios 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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