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Climbing San José Volcano in Chile, near Santiago

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Private

Andes

5 Days

Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Climb a stunning active volcano in the Andes.
  • Join a 5-day mountaineering expedition near Santiago, Chile.
  • Enjoy the local wilderness,away from the crowds.
  • Discover an emblematic mountain in Chile.

Description

The San José volcano lies at an altitude of 5,856 m (19,213 ft). It is one of three active volcanoes in the central region of Chile, just 90 km away from Santiago. The San José volcano is also important for the city because it is also a source of waters due to its many glaciers. On this 5-day trip, we will climb the emblematic peak and discover its stunning nature.

San José lies in the Maipo Canyon on the Chilean-Argentine border and its summit is just between both countries. On the ascent you will discover one of the first Chilean huts, which was built by the Plantat family in 1937 at an altitude of 3100 m.a.s.l.

The program starts and ends in Santiago. We will set off early in the morning and head to the Maipo basin until we reach the starting point of our ascent. During the following days, we will approach the summit and explore beautiful wilderness areas with glaciers, morrains, craters and views of Andean giants such as the 6100m high Marmolejo.

Climbing San José volcano requires a very good physical shape. It is not a technical ascent, but there are some stretches of the climb that are very demanding. If you have any doubts about your physical preparation, then don't hesitate to inquire.

If you would like to book this program, then send your request and we can begin making plans to climb San José together!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Transport during the trip
  • Transportation start and back
  • Permit and entrance fees
  • Porters
  • Luggage transfer
  • Personal porters
  • Tents
  • Sleeping pad
  • Cooking utensils
  • Avalanche equipment
  • Tips
  • Sleeping bag

Price details

  • Horses and porters are included in the price.

Meeting point

Santiago

Itinerary

Day 1: Santiago-Plantat Hut or Las Lajas Camp

Day 2: Plantat Hut- Camp 4100m

Day 3: Camp 4100 m - Camp 4700 m

Day 4: Camp 4700 m - Summit -Camp 4700 m

Day 5: Camp 4700m - Santiago

 

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle


FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Ritz Carlton Santiago Chile
Hotel Plaza San Francisco Santiago Chile
Hotel Loreto Santiago Chile

About the guide

Guide profile image

Angela

Mountain Guide

I'm a mountain guide (ANGM-certified), ski patroller, and full-time skier and climber.

I've guided in high altitude mountains in Chile, Argentina and Perú, and also offer climbing courses.

I live in Baños Morales, a mountain village in Cajón del Maipo, a climbing, skiing and mountaineering paradise.

When guiding, I like to share with my clients about the local culture, geology and wildlife, in order to make every trip an enriching experience!

Languages

English

Certificates

ANGM


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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