Cajón del Maipo, 2 days rock climbing in Chile

Join local mountain guide Carlos on this 2-day rock climbing trip in Cajón del Maipo, an experience open to all levels, and discover the best climbing spots in the Chilean Central Andes.

Group

Andes

2 Days

All year

Low

Beginner

Highlights

Discover fantastic climbing spots in Cajón del Maipo
Explore classic routes like Placa Verde, Placa Roja and Pared de Jabbah
Enjoy amazing views, local beer and "empanadas"!

Description

Cajón del Maipo is an impressive canyon near Santiago, Chile’s capital city, offering climbing possibilites for everyone. This 2-day trip is one of the best ways to discover this great rock climbing destination in the Metropolitan Region.

I will take you to experience the classic routes in this unique place in the Chilean Central Andes, no matter your level. Whether you are looking to venture yourself into rock climbing for the first time, you are a beginner or an advanced climber, we will find the route that best suits you, always surrounded by spectacular views.

A very interesting place to explore is Lo Valdes formation, near Baño Morales, where we find fantastic climbing opportunities, like Placa Verde ( 400-meter/sport climbing) and Placa Roja, probably the most classic route in Cajón del Maipo (200-meter/5.8 trad). The Pared de Jabbah (100-meter wall/multi-pitch sport climbing) offers some of the best views in the area.

Bear in mind this is a flexible trip, so if you want to experience a more challenging climb or a longer approach, just let me know and I will take you to the best climbing location for your objective. It is also possible to join this trip for a multipitch introduction.

We run the best alpine and Andean climbing school in this area, offering some of the best classic climbing and rock scrambling tours. At the end of the trip, we will enjoy the classic local handcrafted beer and delicious “empanadas”!

So what are you waiting for? If you want to join me on this 2-day trip to Cajón del Maipo, just book your place and get ready for a grea rock climbing experience near Santiago.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back

Price details

The price includes: Guiding fee. Transport to the start of your trip. Transport during the trip. Group equipment. We also include the famous "empanadas & local beer" at the end of the trip. Tip not included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Santiago - Baños Morales - Rock climbing

We will travel from Santiago go Baños Morales. Tour introduction and information during our drive. Today we will go climbing to the Pared de Jabbah or Placa Roja, two great climbing spots in Cajón del Maipo.

It is possible to book a B&B accommodation in Baños Morales, or to drive from Santiago. (Accommodation not included in the price)

Day 2: Baños Morales - Rock Climbing

Today we drive to Baños Morales from Santiago. We go climbing to the Pared de Jabbah, Placa Roja or Placa Verde. When we finish climbing, we enjoy local beer and “empanadas”.

Details

More info

You need to bring: Belay device, rope, harness, sunglasses, poles

Meeting point

At your hotel

Equipment you will need to bring

Harness

Poles

Sunglasses

Belay device

Rope

About the guide

Jose

5.0

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Mountain Guide

Aspirant IFMGA/UIAGM Guide from Chile

Guiding since 2001, before I started to guide clients in mountains I finished my studies as Tourism Technician (rafting & hydrospeed class 3). I like alpine climbing but also multiday hiking trips in Patagonia, some times I do logistic support for scientific expeditions and also avalanche control with Gazex, Avalancheur, Helibombing in operational areas (AIARE 2 rec).

Ice climbing in the Chilean Central Andes near Santiago is great during Jun/Sep as the rock climbing in Cajón del Maipo, plenty of 4000-5000 meters peaks are waiting to be visited, some of them with possibility of new routes, actually its possible to explore a lot and I have many proyects in differents regions of Chile!!!

Languages

Italian | English

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What people are saying about this trip

Jono

Cristobel was a very knowledgeable guide and he provided a good level of encouragement to push me through hard sections of climbing rather than letting me give up. Unfortunately, my original guide for two days of climbing was unable to make it and so I was rebooked for 1 day of climbing with Cristobel. What was upsetting about this was that it was more expensive to complete 1 day of climbing compared to the two days I was originally booked in for. I ended up having to pay more money for half the climbing. I think Explore-Share could improve by having a more consistent price structure for the guides, or at least being clear about why one guide is more expensive.