Cerro Pintor Hiking Tour
Enjoy the high Andes and the views to the glaciers
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Description
Experience in details
This experience will take you hiking on a high mountain landscape very close to the city.
You will be able to reach 4.200 mts / 13700 fts above sea level on the same day and get views of the glaciers, mountains of 6.000 meters, and the city of Santiago.
The unique thing about this area is the access: we will drive the car up to 3.000 meters. From there the trail is well marked, not too difficult and it can also be tailored to the level of the group.
You will be led by expert guides certified with Wilderness First Aids and carrying first aid kits and satellite communication devices. We do this hike all the time for pleasure and work.
From the city, we drive 1.5 hours east, following a mountain road to the town of Farellones, where the three main ski resorts are located.
Upon arrival at the parking lot at 3.000 meters above sea level, we start the hike and if it’s possible we will reach 4.200 meters, the summit of Cerro Pintor.
During the day we will see if you are feeling good and adapting to the altitude, and based on that we will choose the final point: It could be Piquenes lagoon at 3.500 meters, Falsa Parva summit at 3900 meters, La Parva summit at 4.000 meters, and Cerro Pintor at 4.200 meters.
You will also decide the same day based on the weather conditions and the help and experience of the guide.
It doesn’t matter the final point, you will always get nice views and feel the high mountain.
Group option (Máx. 12)
Desde: USD$100
Private option
Desde: USD$400 (1 pax)
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Highlights
- Panoramic views to the mountains and the city
- Glaciers observation
- High mountain experience near the city
- Close to ski resorts
- The possibility to reach 4.200 mts / 13.700 feets in a day
Itinerary
1. Pick up Santiago
We will pick you up at your place in Santiago to drive to Farellones (1.5 hrs) and a little more than 50 kms through a mountain road.
2. The Hike
We will start the hike at 3.000 msnm following a well-marked trail to get to the summit of Cerro Pintor.
3. Summit
After 4 hours hiking we will get to the summit, take a break to recover and enjoy the magnificent views of the Andes and its glaciers before returning to our starting point.
Practical information
Distance
14 kms (8.6 miles) roundtrip
Time
7 hours hiking
Altitude
Start: 3.000 mts (9800 fts) Summit: 4200 mts (13800 fts)
Altitude gain
1.200 mts
Difficulty
Medium
Meeting point
Santiago
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