Cerro Marmolejo, 7-day expedition in the Andes
Join certified guide Nataniel on an unforgettable 7-day expedition in the Chilean Andes and climb to the stunning 6,108 m (20,039 ft) high summit of Cerro Marmolejo. Gorgeous glaciers, starry skies, and the amazing Andean flora and fauna await you!
Group
Andes
7 Days
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- An exciting Andean challenge that includes glacier trekking, altitude and more!
- Amazing scenic views that make for great photo ops.
- A deep experience with the mountain life and wilderness of the Andes.
Description
Would you like to go on an unforgettable mountain climbing adventure in the Andes? Then join me on this 7-day expedition to the summit of the stunning Cerro Marmolejo!
Cerro Marmolejo is a stratovolcano located on the border between Chile and Argentina. On this 7-day trip, we will climb this stunning peak from the Chilean side.
Marmolejo boasts an altitude of 6,108 m (20,039 ft) and is the southernmost six-thousander in the world. Climbing Marmolejo will give you the chance to catch awe-inspiring 360-degree views, enjoy glacier trekking, and catch sight of deep starry night skies. Additionally, you will see a wide variety of Andean flora and fauna. Lastly, the region has some amazing hot springs to relax in after your climbing adventure.
We will begin our trip from Santiago where we will meet and then set off to the Maipo Valley, where the actual trekking will take place. There, we will spend several days climbing Marmolejo until we reach the summit on day 5. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
Keep in mind that every day we will trek for around 8 to 9 hours. On summit day, we will have to go up a 1300m vertical distance where we will be roped and harnessed to each other in order to progress over a glacier. Therefore, it is important that you have a good fitness level and ice trekking skills. Of course, I will be there every step of the way to help and guide you.
So, are you ready for an unforgettable adventure to the summit of Cerro Marmolejo? Then contact me now and let’s start planning an amazing active holiday in the Andes!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Luggage transfer
Price details
- Not included: personal insurance; accommodation and meals on the first day.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 0: Reception
Reception at the airport and transfer to accommodation in Santiago or Maipo Valley.
Day 1: Aguas Negras
Beginning of expedition to first camp “Aguas Negras” (all meals and luggage transportation included).
Day 2: Tierras Amarillas
Ascent to camp 2 “Tierras Amarillas” (all meal and luggage transportation included).
Day 3: High Camp
Climb up to 4300 m high camp (all meals included).
Day 4: La Isla
Climb up to la Isla, middle of the Marmolejo glacier (4500 m).
Day 5: Summit Day
Camp la Isla- Summit 6100 – camp la Isla.
Day 6: Tierras Amarillas
Camp la Isla – Camp “Tierras Amarillas”.
Day 7: Return to Santiago
Camp ” Tierras Amarillas” – Santiago (end of services)
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Sunglasses
Goggles
About the guide
Nataniel Luis
Mountain Guide
Certificates
ACMG
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
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