8-day Ski touring on Marmolejo (6,108m) in Cajón del Maipo, near Santiago, Chile
Join Sebastian, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this unforgettable 8-day ski touring expedition to the top of Marmolejo in Cajón del Maipo. Enjoy breathtaking views and take advantage of pristine powder throughout the Chilean backcountry.
Private
Andes
8 Days
Jul - Sep
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Chilean Andes.
- Make it to the summit of the southernmost 6,000 meter peak in the Andes.
- Take advantage of pristine powder in Cajón del Maipo.
Description
Rising to 6,108 meters above sea level, Marmolejo casts an imposing shadow over the Chile-Argentina border and presents an incredible challenge and adventure for ski tourers.
The stratovolcano is the southernmost 6,000 meter peak in the Andes and provides both excellent slopes down which to ski and incredible views from its summit.
Over the course of our eight days together, we will make an approach through the remote and wild Cajón del Maipo before conquering this stunning peak.
Beginning in Santiago de Chile, we will head to Valle de la Engorda, where we will spend the night, before hiking up to our base camp the following day.
From base camp, we will spend the next three days skiing toward Marmoleja. One of the best parts of climbing this peak is that it is very remote and we will likely be the only people in this sublime wilderness.
The sixth day of the trip will be summit day and we will climb up to the top, where we will enjoy some thrilling views, before skiing back down to either the camp we stayed in on day three or four.
After this, we will make our way back to Valle de la Engorda before returning to Santiago.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for an unforgettable 8-day ski touring ascent of Marmolejo, nearby to Santiago de Chile!
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transportation start and back
- Porters
Price details
- You will sleep in a shared expedition tent. One porter will carry the common food. You will be carrying all your personal and technical gear. Another porter can be contracted if you need help to carry your gear (for about $100 a day). If your are missing equipment, we can rent it for you on demand.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Santiago to Valle de la Engorda
Day 2: Hike to base camp
Day 3: Up to camp 1
Day 4: Up to camp 2
Day 5: Up to camp 3
Day 6: Up to the summit and then back to camp 1 or 2
Day 7: Back to Valle de la Engorda
Day 8: Extra day in case of bad weather or if you need a rest day
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Avalanche eqmnt
Climbing skins
About the guide
Andes Big Mountain
5.0
(1)
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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