This is the mountain which names the range that it belongs to, also as the highest, it dominates all the views from far away behind the region, and present many different ascension ways, all of them close to 2000m of altitude difference between base camps and summit, one of the reason to consider it such as a great opportunity before attempt another higher mountains to improve skills or fitness.  
   From the summit is possible to have a complete panoramic views of one of the unexplored areas in Mendoza; the Jaula's Range.
   It's been visited for expeditions from all around the world, owing to for its altitude and short approximation becomes in a excellent place to get fit before another higher and difficult mountain, such as Aconcagua.

Expedition Itinerary

Day1: Members should arrive to the airport, where an AEA Expeditions representative shull be waiting for your convenience, to be shure you´ll get the right hotel at the right time. During late afternoon we use to enjoy a welcome brew with the whole group. After completing the equipment checks, we enjoy a group "welcome" dinner in Mendoza and good night's sleep after a long day of traveling.
Day2: Transfer to Vallecitos refuges zone, right in the center of the heart of the frontal range, surrounded by the dozens of peaks used for all the locals as a high mountain climbing school, an considered for people from all the world as a clasic aclimatization site before attempt Aconcagua, Tupungato, Mercedario. Accommodation in mountain refuge, where the warm athmosphere of the firewood and Mates, tipical brew from Argentina and the whole silver river countries, makes feel the magic of the great andean mountains and its people.
Day3: We begin the walk, to Piedra Grande, crossing "las veguitas" campsite, a great meadow, full of streams, where we use to have lunch and siesta, before get our campsite for overnight. Piedra Grande is a giant rock formation at the bottom of the last slope before get in the glaciar cirque itself(3500m). 3Hs.
Day4: Hiking to El Salto Camp a panoramic terrace from where it´s posible to take some great snapshots of the Lujan region as wel as the great over clouds mattress impresions(4200m). 5Hs
Day5: Resting day and short walk around the area, and supercouloir bottom for acclimatization purposes.
Day6: Summit day!! Early Breakfast and been guided by the light of our torch, we´ll have to ascent  along the morraines untill the cirque get close and after pass the Vallecitos Col, we´ll have the summit at sight. From there, one of the less explored regions will be showing their secrets. The Jail Range.(10Hs)
Day 7: Move to la Hoyada campsite.
Day 8: Descent to Vallecitos- Transfer to Mendoza.

Price includes

One night mountain refuge accommodation, all foods included.
Private transfer  Mendoza- Vallecitos- Mendoza.
All mountain itinerary foods.
Certified mountain guides.
Common use equipment Tents, pans, stoves)

Does not Includes

Extra expenses to desert itinerary.
Personal equipment and/or gear.
Extra foods..
Porters or mules transfer equipment.
Extra expenses.

General information

Plan well in advance - you are going to attempt a mayor peak, so, allow you time to think about it. One of the most important aspects of the climbing begins before the trip, and it´s self confidence.
Check out and read carefully everyone of the items we will require you , they are not there cause we just wanna bother you in finding them, they are essential!!!! You can hire some gear from us at a reasonably cost, or in a specialized shop, let us to help you in this duty, and ask about what you doubt, we will be looking after you for a long time, and it comprehends the period of pre departure.
You are in holidays!!!! Sometimes we have to take dramatic decisions during a expeditions in terms of orienting attention of people who are not focused properly, due to working issues. Remember, let your mind and soul flight and avoid to be plugged, only like this you will feel the experience as a whole and enjoy what you are doing.
Build up your fitness routine throughout your trip preparations. Self prepare your mind for the challenging times you will experience. As a general rule, the people who are specting more demanding challenges than they really are, do not reduce they stamina as soon as the hard times arose.
Pack your luggage with ample time before departure and in one final process so nothing is overlooked, nor extraneous items brought along.
Maintain your humor sense during all the expeditions, it will help everyone as we all work better in a good environment. AEA Expeditions will be keeping you and solving all the logistics items for you, so, relax and enjoy your expedition.

Hot to get Mendoza City?

By plane

Two airlines does actually operate the route to Mendoza Internattional Airport, from cities like Buenos Aires, Cordoba, San Juan, and Santiago (CHILE). There is a minimum of two flights per day, up to five, so, check out the day you are planning to get the city, and re confirm your tickets by telephone 72 hs Beforehand It´s free and saves you of getting a headache, specially during holidays time, and celebrations like Christmas.
You can get special prices if you get your tickets 15 days in advance, so, consider it as a good chance to save money that you may spend in getting some of the hundred delicious varieties of wines to gift your family or friends!!!

From Buenos Aires

http://www.aerolineas.com.ar
http://www.Lan.com

From Santiago de Chile

http://www.Lan.com

By bus or highway

The highways between Buenos Aires and Mendoza are in very good conditions, and signaled, anyway, depending on the route you are planning, check out the conditions. The roads in Argentine are not as bad as other South American countries, although they are far away of some western standards, specially in terms of assistance.

From Buenos Aires, there are about 1200km, which could be covered within one day. Anyway we do not suggest such a long journeys like this cause it involves a risk we do not accept at all. Take 2 or three days, and enjoy the great places on the way, having a good perception of what pampa means, and the incredible little mountains of Cordoba or San Luis...
From Santiago de Chile, you drive straightaway into Mendoza, crossing the stunning Andes through the Cristo Redentor Check In point, next to the Aconcagua sightseeing point. It takes, in bus around 8 Hours. (200km, and customs.

We expect form you to get this following gear list

During the Walk In ( Approach)
Long shirt
Long trekking trousses
Sun Hat and neck shade cover
Walking poles
Trekking boots

Head gear
Balaclava
Fleece cap ( Biny)

Hands
Fleece or windstopper gloves
Mitons and Gore tex or similar one, over mits.

Torso
Capilene, thermax, or polipropylene liner top
Jumper polartec 200, windstopper
Warm jacket
Shell jacket

Legs
Capilene, thermax liners bottom
Shell trousses

Foot
Expedition Socks: 2 pairs min
Plastic doble Boots
Gaiters(highly recommendable supergaiters)

Hardware
Semiautomatic Crampons
Head Torch
Sun glases (a very good ones)
Sun glases good ones extra
Googles.
Steel Vacuum Bottle 3/4, 1 Lt
Two water bottle 2lts cap between
Backpack at least 80 + 10 Lts
A swiss knife or multi use twezels
A lighter

Accesories
Personal hygiene kit
Personal First aid kit.
Sun Screen SPF 40 Or higher.
Alarm Waterproof watch.
Sleeping gear
Sleeping bag 1kg Down
Rubber Sleeping Mattress

Documentation
Passport and/or permitt entrance.

Optional equipment(*)
Walkman
Film camera
Video camera
Gps
Match cards
A pair of strapp sandals
And secret pocket for your values