Expedition Information
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Spring until early fall
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Includes certified mountain guide
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English, Español
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4910m
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Not included
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Included from your accommodation
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18 - 26
From most of Santiago, you can see Cerro La Paloma with its glacier hanging on its slopes. To reach the summit and return, you have to travel a total of approximately 45 kilometers, making it a challenge for experienced mountaineers or hikers. During the expedition, you will be able to see Mount Aconcagua, the Los Sulfatos waterfall, which is over 100 meters high, and species of high Andean flora such as Vegas, Come tocinos, Chorlitos cordilleranos, Yal Cordilleranos, among other species. The hike begins in Yerba Loca Park in the municipality of Lo Barnechea.
The first ascent of Cerro La Paloma was made in 1912 by the team of Heriberto Trewhela, Félix Mondini, and Ridley Temperley, who used the north slope. Currently, access via this route is not permitted due to the operations of the Los Bronces mine. In 1943, a group consisting of Jorge Alig, Hans Moser, Otto Pfenniger, Richard Keller, and Hugh Powers established the route that is now considered the normal route to the summit: the southern route, via the Rincón Glacier.
Technical Difficulty: Easy.
Physical Difficulty: High. Good physical condition is recommended for this activity.
Requirements: Health according to activity. In case of illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, or others, you must bring medication prescribed by your doctor.
Responsibilities:
- No actions that jeopardize the safety of the participant or other participants will be carried out.
- Participants in the activity should wear comfortable clothing suitable for the activity. We recommend trekking pants or softshell pants, a base layer, a quick-dry long-sleeved shirt, and a warm down jacket.
- Do not consume alcohol or any narcotic drug before or during the activity.
- A medical form and risk acceptance letter must be completed.
- Experience in high mountains is required for this 3-day itinerary.
Additional:
- If you have no experience at high altitudes, we recommend a 4-day itinerary to allow you to acclimatize. There is also the option of hiring mountain porters. Please inquire for more details.
- For groups of 6 people, there will be 2 mountain guides and 1 mountain assistant.
- If you have your own technical equipment, the cost is lower.
- Each guide carries a first aid kit, rope, harness, ice screws, slings, tubular slings, carabiners, GPS with satellite messaging, and more.
- Option to hire only the guide service.
Highlights
- We will pass through a field of penitentes that can reach up to 2 meters in height.
- You will reach the summit of one of the highest mountains visible from Santiago.
- You will see species of high Andean flora and fauna.
- Beautiful landscapes found in Yerba Loca Park
