Normal Route
Northwest approach
The historic and most popular ascent line. Low technical difficulty relative to other routes does not imply low altitude or weather risk.
South America / Andes
Aconcagua
Argentina · 6,961 m
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Mountain facts
- Elevation
- 6961 metres above sea level
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- Mountain range
- Andes
- Summit coordinates
- -32.6532, -70.0109 · View summit on OpenStreetMap
The highest summit in South America. The commonly quoted elevation shown here is approximate; source measurements vary.
Climbing routes
First documented ascent
January 1897
Matthias Zurbriggen.
The Swiss guide reached the summit by what became known as the Normal Route.
Earlier local or Indigenous ascents may not be represented in the cited record.
Planning and access
Verify provincial park entry rules, climbing permits, operating dates and rescue arrangements before committing to an itinerary.
Terrain and hazards
High altitude, wind and cold. A detailed acclimatization plan and current local forecast are not supplied here.
Sources and coverage
Editorial summaries with linked references. Data snapshot: 30 September 2026. Elevations and boundaries can differ between sources.