Climbing Marmolejo (6108m) from Santiago in 7 days, Cajón de Maipo
Your UIAGM-certified mountain guide will take you on an accessible and beautiful 7-day hike up to a peak of 6000m on Marmolejo, offering stupendous views across the extraordinary Andes in Chile.
Private
Andes
7 Days
Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Excellent introduction to mountaineering at high altitude!
- Beautiful views across the famous Andes and the Maipo Valley from the peak!
- Relax in the hot springs of Colina!
- Tick off climbing the Southernmost 6000m peak in the world from your list!
Description
If you want to go on a South American climb that is simultaneously mind-blowing, peaceful, action-packed, beautiful and enthralling, then this is the trip for you.
Over 7 days we will explore the magical Marmelejo, a grand and majestic mountain that straddles the Chile-Argentina border in the heart of the Andes, and is the southernmost 6000m-plus peak in the world.
Assembling in the irresistible and buzzing city of Santiago, we then drive to the start point of the trip, the Engorda Valley in the Cajón del Maipo (Maipo Canyon), whose raw beauty and tranquil landscapes will take the breath away before we even think about ascending the mountain!
Over the subsequent 6 days we will hike for up to 7 hours a day, going from camp to camp whilst sleeping in warm sleeping bags and tents – and although it is not for the faint-hearted, it is the ideal place to experience your first high-altitude mountaineering trip.
The reward for this hard work is when we reach the peak, with some of the most stunning panoramic views of the Andes and Cajón del Maipo imaginable. It is not an understatement to say the sights and sounds you experience up there will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Along the way you will get to hike along the striking Marmolejo Glacier, and for some the highlight of the trip is our last-day visit to the Colina hot springs to help our weary limbs recover!
We finish the trip by driving back to our meeting point in Santiago, hopefully with a heart full of love for this special part of the world.
Conquer this peak and you will feel on top of the world – book now so as not to miss out!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Porters
Price details
- Price includes: guide fee, tents and dome, all the meals, transfer from Santiago to Maipo valley and back to Santiago, mules or porters
- Price does not include: The gear rental (harness, mountains boots, crampons, ice axe) but on your demand we can rent it for you, accommodation in Santiago
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet and travel to start point
Meet in Santiago and travel by 4×4 to the Engorda Valley
Day 2: Hike to base camp
Hike from Engorda Valley up to base camp
Day 3: Up to camp 1
Hike from base camp to camp 1
Day 4: Up to camp 2
Hike from camp 1 to camp 2
Day 5: The summit!
Hike up to the summit from camp 2, and then descend back to base camp
Day 6: Hot springs
Go from base camp back to the Engorda Valley via Colina hot springs
Day 7: Finish
Travel back to Santiago
Details
More info
You will need the regular equipment for mountaineering:
- suitable clothes to protect you from cold and wind: GORETEX vest and pant, down vest, first layer, warm socks…
- Warm gloves
- Sleeping bag below 10/15 degrees confort
- Mattress
- Mountains boots
- Crampons suitable for the mountain boots
- Harness
- Ice axe
- helmet
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- a hat or cap for the sun
- a bag pack of about 35 liters
About the guide
Andes Big Mountain
5.0
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Guide Agency
We are a mountain guiding company focused on curated experiences in the Andes, Patagonia, and the Alps. We specialize in mountaineering, alpine climbing, ski touring, freeride, glacier travel, and high-altitude expeditions, always with a strong emphasis on safety, technical quality, and meaningful progression rather than generic itineraries.
Our lead guides hold the UIAGM/IFMGA International Mountain Guide certification, the highest and most internationally recognized standard in professional mountain guiding. This certification reflects years of advanced training and assessment in alpine climbing, ski mountaineering, rescue systems, avalanche and snow science, glacier travel, and decision-making in complex mountain terrain.
We work with clients looking for serious, well-organized mountain experiences: from strong beginners seeking safe progression, to experienced climbers and skiers pursuing technical objectives in bigger terrain. Our programs are designed for travelers who value professional guiding, local knowledge, sound judgment, and a more thoughtful approach to the mountains.
Languages
English | French | Spanish
Certificates
IFMGA
What people are saying about Andes Big Mountain
Melissa
Sebastian was a great guide; very friendly, organized, flexible, safety conscious. He is a great mentor and goes above by offering advice with planning other aspects to our trip. Ski season is a shorter duration in Chile, we lucked out with our spring skiing conditions. Chile unfortunately does have limited road access to the volcanoes meaning hikes are sometimes required to get to the snow to start skinning. Stunning views, lots of terrain options for moderate ski tours vs difficult.
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