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1+day mountaineering adventure in Cerro Unión

Cerro Unión

Join Carlos, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this climbing experience in Cerro Unión. Discover Cajón del Maipo in this mountaineering adventure and enjoy beautiful panoramic views!

Not specified

Andes

1 Day

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Open to everyone

Beginner


Description

If you are visiting Santiago and you want to spend an enjoyable day in the Central Andes, don’t doubt joining this mountaineering program in Cerro Unión. This 3658 m peak situated south El Morado lagoon makes up for a great mountain trip in the heart of Cajón del Maipo.

During this private guided trip, you will ascend through an intermediate-level route suitable for all travelers. There aren’t any difficult obstacles,  just a rocky section near the top that will require your full attention. 

The landscape is beautiful. From the summit, you will enjoy a spectacular view composed by hills such as El Moralejo, Cerro Castillo, San José and El Morado.

I recommend you to join this trip between April and December. And take into account that groups can be of up to 3 people.

I’ll be glad to guide you through this day! You don’t have to be an expert to join in, just enthusiasm and desire to have fun are necessary. You may also extend the trip to enjoy other highlights in Cajón del Maipo.

Join me on this mountaineering adventure in Cerro Unión. Don’t miss this opportunity to climb one of the peaks in Cajón del Maipo. Request to book this trip!

In case you love climbing and you want to join in another program, you may check out this 1+ day climbing program in Cajón del Maipo.

Price includes

- Guiding fee


Details

Meeting point

Santiago

About the guide

IFGMA/UIAGM Guide from Chile

I have extensive experience guiding in the Andes and Europe. I am a resident in Chile, Spain and Chamonix. I am very sociable and motivated. I am always available for projects in the mountains.

Languages

French | English


What people are saying about Carlos Vasquez Barriga

Mihai Giurgiulescu

4.00

January, 2023

Unfortunately our trip did not go as planned due to weather and conditions in the mountains, so we had to change our second objective. Our guides handled that with professionalism and determination, which resulted in a successful summit. We summitted the first mountain as well. Overall it was a successful trip and we are grateful for the opportunity to have experienced the country of Chile the way it happened.

Warren Bryan

5.00

September, 2022

Great experience from start to finish. Lupe found my group a great trip on very short notice and our Guides Carlos and Edu were great. Nice long backcountry tours that led to gnarly terrain in the Maipo Valley. Fantastic experience, highly recommend!

Konrad Domanski

3.00

July, 2022

Carlos was guiding us very well in the mountains and he knew perfectly, what he was doing on rock or on ice. However, the communication was not the easiest and we also did not learn as much as we wanted on our two "training days" - it was mostly teaching through doing rather than showing us new techniques.

Rudolfs Kregers

5.00

July, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Jason McDonald

5.00

July, 2022

Carlos was a fantastic guide.

Mihai Simoniac

5.00

June, 2022

Had a Wonderful Time in the french alps. However, the down side of it, is that I did not make it to the summit because of the weather, and had to make a U-turn from 4,400m altitude, just 1-2h away from the summit. Now after the first try, I think this can be organised differently so the chance for the summit is twofold or even three fold. How can it be done differently? Acclimatisation can start at Tete Rouse refuge with overnight stay plus two nights at Goutter refuge. If done this way the chance of making it to the Mont Blanc summit increases. You have a bad weather one morning, but you try it from 12noon & have plenty of time as you'll slip at Goutter. If all day has bad weather you try again next morning...

Christian Carrillo

5.00

June, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Susie Jones

5.00

December, 2021

Carlos is a very accomplished rock climber, speaks great English, and is fun to be around. We felt very safe while climbing with him on the Sharks Fin, and learned a lot too.

kobi itah

3.00

September, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Gregory Lines

5.00

September, 2021

The whole trip was excellent. Explore share did a great job coordinating. Carlos is an experienced guide and effective teacher. I felt safe with him the whole time we were on the mountain. The weather was terrific and we summited just as expected. I highly recommend Carlos Vasquez for Mont Blanc.

Florian Plaza

5.00

August, 2021

Carlos was a professional and committed guide! We had three great days. He was friendly and guided us savely up to mt blanc. i dont understand the one bad rating carlos got. In my opinion it think it was an bloody amateur which shouldnt have been on mt blanc in the first place. Let me say one thing. If you have no experience on higher mountains and in climbing in general, there is no place for you on mt blanc. train hard, prepare and come with the right expectation!

Tomcik Christopher

5.00

February, 2021

Hey, So I had a great time on this journey in the Atacama desert and up the the Ojos del Salado. Looking forward for other adventures of this kind :)

Rui Tuna

5.00

August, 2020

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Gerardo Lamperti

5.00

August, 2020

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Carlos Escolano Guiote

5.00

August, 2020

My congrats for such an amazing guide like Carlos. Talented, experienced, all full of easy explanation that made it possible. The most safety way to guarantee you getting yo the top. Thanks!


 

 

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