HAE06EXPL
CLP$1000000
Price in Chilean pesos per person for a group of 2 participants.
LOCATION
Farellones, Metropolitan Region, SantiagoDURATION
6 days
GROUP SIZE
1 to 12 people
GUIDE RATIO : CLIENTS
1 guide every 3 customers
START / END
Santiago de Chile
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
5,424 masl
LENGTH
+-6km to CB at Piedra Numerada+-5km to CB at Federación+-4km Federación to summit cerro Punta Santiago+-5km Federación to summit cerro El Plomo
ELEVATION GAIN
+-150m to CB at Piedra Numerada+-750m to CB at Federación+-900m Federación to summit cerro Punta Santiago+-1.300m Federación to summit cerro El Plomo
Transportation
Meals
Camping equipment
Technical equipment
Designed with the objective of initiating and developing a correct acclimatization process to prepare us before starting mountain expeditions of more than six thousand meters of altitude, but also to see how our body responds to altitude and enjoy these emblematic mountains seeking to combine the “accommodation process” discovering and enjoying the Central Andes.
A six-day program in which we will make progressive ascents at altitude in a controlled environment, combining hiking, mountaineering and acclimatization techniques supervised by mountain guides.
The program allows you to gradually adapt to extreme altitude conditions, improving your endurance and increasing your chances of success on higher summits.
Ideal for those seeking to maximize their performance and safety in high altitude expeditions.
The location chosen for this program is “Cerro El Plomo”: an imposing mountain located in the Andes Mountains a couple of hours from Santiago.
With an altitude of 5,424 meters it is the highest peak visible from the capital of Chile and an emblematic destination for local mountaineers.
Known for its beauty and cultural importance, “El Plomo” houses an Inca archaeological site on its summit, where a mummy of a child was discovered in 1954, which was offered in the ceremony of the “Capacocha”.
Its ascent offers spectacular scenery and a unique high mountain experience, combining adventure and history.
The access through the Cepo River valley allows a gradual ascent, with good places to camp, and the possibility of transporting our load through the services of local Arieros and their mules or pilchero horses.
It also allows us a variety of complementary routes that we can make from the camp of “Piedra Numerada” or “Federación” to the main surrounding summits: as they can be the “Cerro Bismark” or “El Cepo” or some summit of the slopes of “Cancha Carreras”.
From the base camp of El Plomo we have different alternatives to continue gaining altitude and allow our body to adapt physiologically.
One of our favorite options is the ascent of Punta Santiago, from where we can have one of the best views of the hanging glacier and the normal ascent route.
The normal routes to Punta Santiago and Plomo do not present major technical difficulties: both require the crossing of snowfields and glaciers without major exposure; they run through terrains of quite a lot of carriage and sectors in which sometimes there is no path, in addition to the altitude, so although they do not require major technical knowledge, they do demand a very good physical condition and experience in long days in the mountains or trekking.
Day 1: 09 am
Transportation from Santiago to Farellones.
Day 1
Trekking to "Piedra Numerada" camp (3,370m).
Day 2:
Acclimatization trekking and return to camp.
Day 3:
Trekking to "Federación" camp (4.100m).
Day 4:
Acclimatization ascent to "Pta. Santiago" mountain (5.083m) or other alternative.
Day 5:
Attempt to summit Mount "El Plomo" (5,424m)
Day 6:
Trekking back to La Parva.Transportation to Santiago. End of service.
Excursions and services listed in the itinerary; Guiding service in a non-private programme with bilingual (Spanish/English) mountain guides. All guides are members of the National Association of Mountain Guides of Chile (ANGM Chile) and registered with the National Tourism Board; All group equipment required for the itinerary and per client as listed here: Camping equipment (1 tent per 2 people; cooking utensils). Meals: Breakfast and dinner are included at the campsites. Pilchero horses on days 1, 3, and 6. The program includes: Transport from/to Santiago de Chile; Entrance fees to national parks and/or private land where applicable; Additional adventure travel insurance is included in the price. Keep in mind that this insurance is very limited and does not cover other insurances you may have (to know in detail the coverage you can see our policy with Metlife).
Tips; Additional services or services not detailed in the itinerary and/or additional service information; Private services; Passenger liability equipment; Mountain or trekking shoes; Mountain or trekking clothing; Life insurance or travel assistance; Porter service (if available); Extra expenses during transportation; Transportation not detailed in the itinerary; Meals not indicated in the itinerary; Additional meals or drinks to the menu; Snacks, box-lunch or snacks; Extra or not included nights of lodging due to changes in the itinerary; Alcoholic beverages; Anything not mentioned in the program.
Clothing appropriate to the activity (first layer outfit, fleece jacket, windproof and waterproof jacket, trekking pants, windproof and waterproof pants, thermal jacket, fleece or first layer gloves, windproof and waterproof gloves, warm hat); Hiking boots (stiff soled, higher than ankle and waterproof); gaiters (optional); trekking/skiing poles; headlamp; sunglasses (and/or goggles); backpack (+50L or large enough to carry your personal items plus those we provide*); water bottle (minimum 2 liters); sunscreen (skin, lips).
If the program is on skis: ski mountaineering/splitboarding equipment, ski helmet, shovel, DVA, and probe.
Recommended: spare clothes, toiletries, camera. We can also rent some equipment if is needed. Consult or make the checklist for more information or advice on the selection of equipment!
*Necessary equipment for the itinerary, such as helmet, crampons, harness, camping equipment, food, etc.
Apt for people without previous climbing experience but with an adequate shape to participate in up to +12 hours per day of physical activity in wilderness terrain. Physical condition is subject to guide evaluation.
Not suitable for people with heart problems or disabilities that may prevent them from participating in long-term strenuous physical activity, children under the age of 18 without the written authorization of parents or legal guardian. The minimum age to participate is 15 years, the maximum age to participate is 70 years. It is recommended that all participants undergo a complete physical before booking the climb. Due to the location where the activity occurs, we do not recommend it for pregnant women.
It will be required of those who participate in the program to respect and protect the historical, natural, and cultural heritage in which the activities take place. Besides being cordial and respectful with those who share the program and with local communities visited. All program participants will be governed by a code of “Leave No Trace”, which may be introduced by the guides during the development of the activity.
The participant puts activity or participants safety at risk; the participant does not follow actions for the good development of the activity; cloudiness between elevation comprising glacial areas; wind, rain or snow between elevation comprising glacial areas or that may affect the physical and/or psychological conditions of the participants; physical and/or psychological assessment of participants by the guide responsible for the activity; volcanic activity and/or other natural phenomena that endanger the safety of the trip; weather/nature conditions change; accidents or incidents.
Throughout the program whenever adventure tourism activities take place: hiking, trekking, climbing volcanoes participants will be covered by complimentary additional insurance against accidents or death. The insurance is given through HAE Ltda. and its coverage is limited to the duration of said activity. Contact us for further information. To find out more about the coverage, you can read our policy with Metlife.
It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they have their own life and/or travel insurance for the remainder of their trip.
The prices of each program are presented in Chilean pesos (CLP, CH$) and correspond to the price per 1 person taxes included. All our programs have a maximum number of clients per guide (ratio) defined by our risk management guidelines, which directly affects the cost of the program. The cost of the program is calculated based on the guide rate per client/itinerary, and the costs associated with it, seeking that always the guide received the better rate for his work.
It is done through the website or by email (info@huellandina.com). We will confirm availability within 48 hours of receiving participant information. Payment of a non-refundable deposit per person is required to confirm the reservation (date and program). Reservations must be confirmed at least 30 days prior to the program start date.
Payment in Cash (only Dollars, Euros, or CLP), Credit Card, Online bank transfer (Chilean – CLP or Austrian – EUR Bank). If payment is made in foreign currency, the prices of the programs are based on the exchange rate set by HAE Ltda. at the time of payment. The total cost must be paid in full before the program start date. More information is available at https://staging.huellandina.com/en/payment-methods/.
For those who book the same program together, there is a discount of CLP $200,000 per person on the base rate for a group of 2 people, which is automatically applied when selecting the number of participants when making the reservation.
Yes!
The minimum to perform the program is one (1) person, so there is no problem in doing the program just for you. But keep in mind that it is a shared service, so if there is another person interested in the program and the date they could share the service. But don’t worry we’ll let you know if that happens!
Yes, we have available trekking poles, mountain boots, gloves, backpacks, sunglasses for rent. So if you need something do not forget to let us know in the booking process.
It is the ascent of a mountain or volcano by a group accompanied by a (or several) Mountain Guides!
We do our best to customize our programs to your needs, but please note that regular programs are shared services. We will always let you know in advance when more people join the same trip!
If you will like to book in advance a private guide, it will need to be priced accordingly at the capacity of clients that your guide could have on this trip.
While most of our programs are small groups and it’s almost always just the group you’ve booked together, our regular programs are shared services. So if you would like to book a private program in advance, it will be priced accordingly to the capacity of the clients that the guide or guides could have on that trip. Write to us to see it in detail!
We recommend having prior experience with high-altitude and being in good physical condition (this is a must). So, as it’s crucial to understand how your body reacts to altitude, the more prepared you are, the better your chances of success at Ojos del Salado, so climb and hike gaining altitude gradually as high as you can before arriving in Copiapó will be the best way to prepare your body for this expedition.
Our trips are subject to guide and logistic availability. We work with small groups (most of our trips can be done with just a single client), so most of the time we will adjust everything to align with your schedule, so we can confirm the dates and proceed with the arrangements to make it happen!
No, it will not be a medical doctor during the expedition.
We like to manage the logistics of our expeditions in the same way that we like to climb for ourselves, so as minimalist as possible to manage a balance with comfort and security. So, while there are no dedicated medical doctors in the group, the lead guide is trained to monitor altitude sickness and adapt the itinerary as needed. The guides are experienced in managing the group’s physical condition at high altitudes.
Expedition cancellation is rare but can happen due to unforeseen logistical issues before departure (e.g., it is not possible to arrive at the departure location due to a major natural event) or guide issues close to the trip start (e.g., getting sick, or injured). During the expedition, it can be due to issues like altitude sickness or weather conditions that could force us to adjust the itinerary, though this is part of what can happen in a high-altitude expedition.
The weather conditions are essential for a safe and enjoyable trip. However, an accurate and somewhat reliable weather forecast can only be had about five (5) days before the planned date for the trip, so we try to be as flexible as possible with reservations made in advance:
To be able to book a date we only require the payment of the reservation fee, and once we have a reliable forecast we re-confirm the date and coordinate the payment of the difference. But if it is not possible to start the ascent because we foresee that there will be poor visibility in the glacial area (precipitation or clouds that reduce visibility to only a few meters) we will look for an alternative date or the refund of the booking fee.
However, if by mutual agreement we decide to start the program (that is, to go out to pick you up or to meet at the lodge), either because the forecast looks good, acceptable, or unclear, and the conditions do not allow us to reach the summit or meet the proposed objectives, there is no refund of the payment!
