Cerro Punta Balcon alpine climbing day

Join Nicolas, IFMGA aspirant mountain guide from Chile for an incredible alpine climbing day in Cerro Punta Balcon, in Cajón del Maipo, near Santiago.

Andes

1 Day

Jun - Nov

High

Advanced

Description

Cerro Punta Balcon is a true balcony of the Arenas Valley, in Cajón del Maipo, near Santiago de Chile. There, it lies a beautiful but technical mountain that has few climbing routes although each one offers different landscapes.

To get to the base of Cerro Punta Balcon is not necessary previous hiking approximation since it is very close to the road. The climb begins with a straight gutter of 500 meters and slopes between 50° and 75°. We will then ascend through the 350-meter snow-capped terraces with 45° of inclination. Finally, the descent will be by the opposite face of the mountain, using only two rappels.

The best season to climb Cerro Punta Balcon is from June to November. All participants must prove an advanced technical level as well as a perfect physical condition.

So, if you’re planing to visit Santiago, Cerro Punta Balcon is a must do if you love alpine adventures. Contact me now by clicking on the green button and venture into an extreme ascent in Central Chile!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include: transfer from Santiago and meals.

About the guide

Nicolás

4.5

(6)

Mountain Guide

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Chile

Mountain guide and instructor from the Chilean Andinism Federation (FEACH) and certified Wilderness First Responder.

I’ve opened several climbing routes in Chile, and was one of the first and very few Chileans to summit Cerro Torre, Fitz Roy, Paine Grande and Torres del Paine.

I climbed almost all the technical mountain in Cajón del Maipo, in Central Chile, and did some of the most important routes in Yosemite, Indian Creek and Patagonia.

And regarding ski mountaineering, I skied down Mount Illimani and Huayna Potosí in Bolivia, and Cerro Castillo, Morado Norte and Sur in Chile.

Certificates

AGMTB | UIAGM

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What people are saying about Nicolás

Paul

nicolas was fabulous and made the trip recommend him highly

Pierre

Nicolas is an excellent guide, with incredible mountaineering knowledge and technique (which was particularly worthwhile during our expedition when we encountered harsh winter conditions). His english is also very good. In short, I recommend this mountain guide.

Julie

My trip with Nicolas was perfect. He catered to my climbing preference and the hot springs at the end of day was exactly what we needed. I would definitely do it again! Thanks Nico for my first experience in climbing in Chile!

Charles

The guide did not know the route. We spent a lot of time trying to find the route. The climbing itself was good.

Carl

The trip was awesome. Our guide Nicolas was extremely knowledgeable about the terrain and very helpful. He is an expert guide. The sights were beautiful. The office quickly responded to our request and questions and provided excellent information.