Cerro El Plomo Expedition

Conquer the most iconic peak on the Santiago skyline on an expedition to Cerro El Plomo, the 5,424-meter giant that dominates the capital's landscape from the Andes Mountains. The route ascends from the valleys of the Cajón del Maipo through Andean ravines, high-altitude camps, and mountain terrain to reach a summit steeped in history: the very place where, more than 500 years ago, the Inca people made ceremonial offerings high in the Andes. A technically accessible but physically demanding expedition, perfect for novice mountaineers seeking a 5,000-meter peak with historical significance and unparalleled views of Santiago and the Andes.

Expedition to Cerro El Plomo (5,424 m above sea level), the most iconic peak in the Santiago skyline and an Inca ceremonial site
Gradual ascent with high-altitude camps and panoramic views of the capital and the central Andes
Ideal mountain for novice mountaineers seeking their first high-altitude experience with professional support

Reservations:

To confirm your booking, a 50% deposit of the total expedition cost is required. To process the payment, please contact us at apuexpeditionchile@gmail.com and we will send you the necessary information and instructions.

Day 1 | Santiago – Numbered Stone

Departure from Santiago towards the Valle Nevado ski resort. From there, we begin our expedition to Piedra Numerada , where we will set up our first camp. We end the day with a restorative dinner.

Day 2 | Numbered Stone – Federation Camp

After breakfast, we began the approximately 5-hour hike to Federation Camp . The afternoon was free to rest and plan for summit day.

Day 3 | Federation Camp – Summit – Federation Camp

Key day. At 3:30 am we start with breakfast, and at 4:30 am we begin the ascent to the summit (approx. 8 hours). We will enjoy spectacular views before returning to Camp Federación.

Day 4 | Federation Camp – Santiago

At 8:00 am we began our return journey. After breaking camp, we hiked for about 6 hours to Valle Nevado, where our vehicles were waiting to take us back to Santiago.