Climb Cerro El Morado in Cajón del Maipo, Chile

Climb the classic Cerro El Morado in the famous Cajón del Maipo in Chile. Discover amazing glacial landscapes as you reach the top of a stunning 4,000m peak in the Andes with the help of a certified, local guide.

Private

Andes

3 Days

Sep - Dec

High

Advanced

Highlights

Discover the beautiful Cajón del Maipo canyon near Santiago.
Climb a 4,000m peak in the Andes.
Explore a unique route in a stunning glacial setting.

Description

At 4,674 m (15,335 ft), Cerro El Morado is one of the most emblematic peaks in Chile's Cajón del Maipo canyon. On this 3-day tour, we will climb to its summit and enjoy a unique mountaineering experience together.

Cajón del Maipo is a stunning canyon located just outside Santiago. El Morado is one of its most emblematic peaks and the namesake of El Morado Natural monument, a glacial cirque famous for its beauty. To climb El Morado, we will take 3 days: we will climb up to the base camp on the first day, then summit on the second and return on the third.

This is a challenging climb that involves a long summit day and lots of ice and rock. Therefore, it's important that you are confident in your climbing and that you have an excellent fitness level. Of course, I will help and guide you every step of the way. The mesmerizing views will be well worth all of your efforts!

If you would like to join this exciting ascent to the El Morado summit, then contact me and we can start making arrangements!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees
Porters
Tents
Rope
Cooking utensils
Avalanche equipment
Snacks

Itinerary

Day 1: Base camp 3.200m

Day 2: Summit 4.700m

Day 3: Return

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Equipment rent on site

About the guide

Nicolás

5.0

(7)

Aspirant Guide

I am an aspirant IFMGA mountain guide, with extensive experience in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Perú and Ecuador.

I live in Patagonia, in Villa Cerro Castillo, South of Chile, an incredible place with mountains and climbing opportunities everywhere - with many hidden spots yet to explore. I do a lot of guiding in South America´s High Mountains, techical ones, and in Patagonia too.

I also offer rock climbing and mountainering courses in different locations in Chile and in my city. During my tours, I try to create the best experience for my clients, and like to teach them about the cultural and environmental importance of the places we visit.

Languages

English

Certificates

ANGM | UIAGM | ASEGUIM

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What people are saying about Nicolás

Marcel

I climbed with Nicolás for two days in Coyhaique (crack climbing on Salto Chico and a multi-pitch on Cerro Mackay) and had a great time. Nicolás is a very nice and friendly guy and absolutely professional as a mountain guide. Totally recommended, and hopefully I‘ll get the chance to do some more climbing with Nicolás.

Highly recommend!

Luc

My guide Angela was great. Her experience and expertise helped me make the climb of a lifetime. My safety and well-being were her first and foremost concern.

Shariff