Mt. Marmolejo: the over 6.109 mts, tall more southern of the world
(6 days / 5 nights)
In the Valle (Valley) del Maipo, soars the Cerro Marmolejo, the most southern 6.000 m high mountain, which forms together with the Volcano San Jose a vast massif. An impressing landscape and glaciers, reflecting the eruptions of the volcano, are also part of the expedition.

Level : It requires a good physical condition and the capacity to bear sustained physical efforts. Normally it also requires a basic training in certain disciplines or field activities.

Regular Departures Dates, Minimun 3 peoples:
(Best Season: december to march)

1st day: Santiago - Camp 1

8:30a.m. Pick up and transfer of passengers from the hotel in Santiago to the "Cajón del Maipo". Distance: 100 Km, duration of journey: 2 hours

We will travel until the Engorda Valley and camp 1 at 3.,400 meters.
Trekking time: 5 horas

On the first day we will be supported by mules, then the luggage will be distributed among the travellers.

2nd day Camp 1 - Camp 2

Trekking from Camp 1 to Camp. 2, located at 4.100 meters above sea level
Trekking time: 4 hours.

3rd day Rest in Camp 2

Rest and little trek around camp

4rd day Camp 2 - Camp 3

Trekking from camp 2 to camp 3. C3 is located at 4.900 meters above sea level. At this point begins the Marmolejo glacier
Trekking time: 5 - 6 hours

5th day First attempt to the summit
Crossing the glacier
The ascent to the summit takes about 6 to 7 hours
The descent takes aproximately 5 hours.

6th day Camp 3 - Santiago
Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours

If it is bad weather, we can use this day for another summit attempy

Included:

Transport from/ to Santiago
Every meal: dinner, breakfast, box lunch (fruits, nuts, nutritive cakes)
Mountain guides and cook
Accommodation in mountain tents for 2 passengers.

Not included:
All personal climbing equipment
Accident and rescue insurance
Sleeping bag, piolet, crampons, backpacking, etc

 

 
Cumbre Andina - Adventure Tour Operator
Avda. Portugal 1770 - Santiago - Chile
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Movil: 09/4861569 - 09/9989085
E-mail: cumbreandina@cumbreandina.cl


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