Cerro Piuquencillo 4.047 masl

Cerro Piuquencillo, at 4,047 meters above sea level, is a classic mountaineering destination in the Central Andes, located in the Lagunillas sector, near San José de Maipo in the Metropolitan Region. Its ascent offers great views of mountains such as Tupungato, Mesón Alto, Marmolejo, San José Volcano, Cerro Castillo, among others.

The normal route has an elevation gain of approximately 2,550 meters and a round-trip distance of 28 kilometers, so it is recommended for people who already have experience in long-distance trekking.

Use of crampons and ice axes is essential to reach the summit, but if you have never used them before, the guide will teach you how to use them correctly, as well as self-arrest techniques.

Technical Difficulty: Not very difficult.

Physical Difficulty: High

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.
• You must have experience in long-distance trekking to participate in this activity, or be in very good physical condition.
• Participants in the activity should wear comfortable clothing suitable for the activity. We recommend trekking pants or comfortable pants, long socks, a quick-dry long-sleeved shirt, and a warm jacket such as a down jacket, fleece, or similar.
• Do not consume alcohol or any narcotic drug before or during the activity.
• A medical form and risk acceptance letter must be completed.

Additional:

• This excursion can also be done in 3 days or you can hire mountain porters. Please inquire for more details.
• For groups of 6 people, there will be 2 mountain guides and 1 mountain assistant.
• Each guide carries a first aid kit, rope, harness, snow stake, cords, tubular tapes, carabiners, GPS with satellite messaging, and more.
• Option to hire only the guide service.
• If you have your own technical equipment or transportation, the cost is lower. Contact us for more details.