Mountaineering Central Andes, Chile
Marmolejo - San Jose

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Marmolejo: 20,043 ft. (6.109 m.)
San José Volcano: 19,212 ft. (5.856 m.) 

Duration : 12 days
Difficulty: No technical route, high altitude.
Minimum : 2 persons
Suitable date : October - April

In the heart of Cajón del Maipo valley we have these two imposing mountains. The Marmolejo the over 6,000 meters tall, more austral of the world, and San José volcano. Both peaks neighboring dominate an ample area of Central Andes of Chile.

October and November best time for climb with randonnee skis


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Day 1: Arrival to Santiago.
Pick up the group at Santiago airport. Private transfer to our Hotel in Santiago. Equipment check.
Day 2: Base camp.
From Santiago by the way that leads into Cajón del Maipo valley. After two hours of trip, we will arrive at base of San Jose Volcano. From here we will initiate our approach to Plantat shelter located at 3.100m of altitude. Camp.
Day 3: Camp 1.
Breakfast in the morning. Move to Camp 1 at 4.200 alti-meters, reached after 5 hours hiking from Plantat refuge. This path goes several times over hard snow, crampons will be necessary. Rest and dinner
Day 4: Camp 2.
Breakfast in the morning. Move to Camp 2 at 5.050 alti-merters
Day 5: Volcano San Jose summit.
From Camp 2 we traverse to south direction to the crater. Summit is possible to reach after 5 hour hike. From here great view of Andes Mountains range. Back to C2, pick up tents and continue to Base camp.
Day 6: Rest day.
Day 7: San Jose BC - Marmolejo BC
Base Camp - Marmolejo  (4.000 m).
From Base camp we reach Marmolejo base camp. Set up tents and dinner.
Day 8:
 Marmolejo BC - Camp 1.
Camp 1 at 16,404 ft.(5.000m).
Breakfast. Over hard snow we hike until camp 1. Set up tents and dinner.
Day 9:
 Marmolejo summit.
Camp 1 - Marmolejo summit back to camp 1.
Day 10: Extra day.
Day 11: Camp 1 - Base camp.
Day 12: Santiago.
From Marmolejo Base camp we will walk out through Marmolejo valley until our car. Drive to Santiago. Hotel.

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Service includes: 

- Mountain Guides
- Two Hotel nights in Santiago, double room with breakfast
 - Private ground transport
- Mules for common equipment
- Mules for personal mountaineering equipment
- Mountain tents
- Base camp dinner tent with tables and chairs
- Medicine kit
- Radio communication
- Meals while we are in the mountain (Breakfast, dinner and box lunch)
- Satellite phone

Service does not include:

- All personal climbing equipment
- Accident and rescue insurance
- Cash for extra expenses
- Extra meals in cities
- Sleeping bag and mattress



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Central Andes: Altar and Paloma....El Plomo....Tupungato....Marmolejo and San Jose....Maipo Volcano
South Central Andes: Descabezado Grande Volcano


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