Mercedario´s North side or Normal Route

The normal route of Mercedario is akin to that of Aconcagua, in essence a demanding walk at high altitude following a well marked trail with some steep slopes but no real objective hazards or requirement for any major technical skills.

Mercedario´s South Face

The route is a constant 45° - 65° ice slope running between two major glaciers. Whilst it can certainly be considered a technical route, it is however fairly safe and well protected with gorgeous views out over the entire Ramada Range.

Caballito Glacier Route

This route faces directly to East. The Glacier derives its name of El Caballito (the little horse) due to an outcropping of rock which resembles a small horse on the upper left side of the slope. This route is of moderate difficulty and follows a 45° ice ramp up the left side of the glacial channel.

Mercedario´s West Wall Route

Also known as the Argentinean route, the West wall is a highly demanding and particularly cold route being largely sheltered from the sun’s warming rays. The route is 1600m of mixed rock and ice and has been not been repeated or attempted since the first ascent in 1999.