Discover one of the most technical, exciting, and fascinating disciplines of winter mountaineering. Ice climbing allows you to ascend frozen waterfalls and natural ice formations using technical crampons, ice tools, helmet, harness, and rope systems, always under the guidance and supervision of our professional mountain guides.
Whether you have previous experience or not, you can enjoy this activity in different sectors of the Central Andes of Chile. The final climbing location will be selected among Cajón del Maipo, Farellones, Los Andes, Portillo, or another nearby area, depending on ice formation and stability, weather conditions, snow accumulation, accessibility, and the safety assessment carried out by our guide team.
Throughout the day you will learn and practice movement techniques using technical crampons, proper use of technical ice tools, body positioning, balance, movement on ice, and top rope ice climbing techniques.
The experience is adapted to the level of each participant, whether it is your first introduction to ice climbing or an advanced practice and skills development day for experienced climbers.
Every activity includes 24/7 remote mountain medicine support, providing continuous monitoring, assistance, and emergency response capabilities.
Our guides maintain constant communication through VHF radios and satellite communication systems such as Garmin InReach, allowing reliable coordination in remote areas without cellular coverage.
Professional mountain and ice climbing guides belonging to the Chilean Mountain Guide Associations (ANGM and/or ACGM), with additional training including UIAGM and IML-UIMLA certifications, depending on the expedition team.
Our entire guide team holds current WFR NASAR (Wilderness First Responder) certification for emergency medical response in remote environments.
Climbing systems, routes, and technical exercises are adapted according to each participant’s physical condition, technical level, and previous experience.
➡ Private Full Day program for individuals or pre-arranged groups.
➡ Open group Full Day departures, subject to scheduled dates and confirmed participants.
➡ Tailor-Made programs for participants seeking introductory, advanced, or customized technical instruction.
➡ Prices per person vary depending on the number of confirmed participants for each activity.
Activity: Ice Climbing (Top Rope).
Program: Private or Open Group Full Day.
Duration: 1 day.
Season: Winter, subject to ice formation and stability.
Location: Central Andes of Chile, between the Metropolitan Region of Santiago and the Valparaíso Region.
Typical climbing areas: Cajón del Maipo, Farellones, Los Andes, Portillo, or other nearby locations.
Altitude: Varies according to the selected climbing area.
Physical Difficulty: Low to Moderate.
Technical Difficulty: Low to Moderate, adapted to each participant’s experience.
Previous Experience: Not required for introductory programs.
Approach Time: Varies depending on the selected location and terrain conditions.
Estimated Duration: Approximately 10 to 14 hours, including transportation, approach hike, and climbing activities.
Terrain: Snow, ice, rock, and uneven alpine terrain.
Pick-up and drop-off service is available from your home, hotel, hostel, airport, or a previously agreed meeting point within the standard service area of the Santiago Metropolitan Region or another agreed location along the activity route.
Transportation from locations outside our regular service area may be subject to an additional fee, which will be communicated in advance.
Departure time will be confirmed once the climbing location has been selected, as it depends on ice conditions, weather, road access, and the approach time required.
Efficient movement techniques using technical crampons.
Proper use of two technical ice tools.
Body positioning and balance while climbing on ice.
Fundamental ice climbing movement techniques.
Top rope ice climbing techniques.
Basic use and handling of technical climbing equipment.
Ice safety principles and visual assessment of ice conditions.
Communication procedures and belaying techniques throughout the climbing activity.
Individuals in good general physical condition who would like to experience ice climbing for the first time.
Climbers with previous experience who wish to practice or improve their technical skills.
No previous ice climbing experience is required for introductory programs.
For advanced training days or more technically demanding climbs, specific prerequisites will be communicated in advance.
Physical fitness appropriate for a full day of winter mountain activities.
Ability to walk on snow, ice, rock, and uneven mountain terrain.
Ability to tolerate cold temperatures and comfortably wear multiple layers of technical clothing.
Good overall health, without recent injuries or surgeries that could affect safe participation.
Willingness to follow the guide’s instructions and respect all safety-related decisions.
Completion and signing of the required medical form, documentation, and acknowledgment of risk before the activity.
Participants must inform our team in advance of any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, diagnoses, ongoing treatments, or regular medications.
Participants must have rigid mountaineering boots compatible with technical crampons. Before the activity, photographs or details of the boot model must be sent to our team so compatibility can be verified.
Minors must provide written authorization from a parent or legal guardian and participate under adult supervision, according to the conditions of the selected program.
This activity is offered during the winter season and only when natural ice formations are suitable, stable, and safely accessible.
The final climbing location will be confirmed after evaluating weather conditions, ice stability, snow accumulation, terrain hazards, accessibility, and overall safety.
We offer a Full Day Ice Climbing program. If you are looking for a customized experience, including introductory instruction, advanced coaching, or a Tailor-Made itinerary, please contact us at info@allmountain.cl or via WhatsApp at +56 9 4015 5835.
Santiago – Ice Climbing Area – Santiago.
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Important: If you need any technical clothing or equipment, you can rent it with a 20% discount at Roca Rental, exclusively for Allmountain Chile clients. Please note that mountaineering boots must be rigid and compatible with technical crampons.
To reserve your place, a 50% deposit per participant or group is required. Deposits can be made by national or international bank transfer, Mercado Pago payment link, PayPal payment link, or WISE.
You may choose any of our published departure dates. If you are viewing this page on a smartphone, the available dates are displayed at the bottom of the page. If you are using a desktop computer, they are shown on the right-hand side.
Since our prices vary according to the number of confirmed participants, the final price per person will depend on the total number of participants confirmed for each departure.
For example, if an expedition already has 3 confirmed participants and you decide to join, you will become the 4th participant. The entire group will then benefit from the 4-person price according to the selected itinerary and departure date.
The remaining balance is payable at pick-up to your lead guide, either in cash (Chilean Pesos, USD, or EUR), by national or international debit/credit card using the portable Getnet payment terminal available in our vehicles, or through the same payment method used for the deposit. If paying electronically, a Mercado Pago or PayPal payment link will be provided, as applicable.
We operate exclusively with fully equipped 4WD vehicles, specifically prepared for mountain roads, providing comfort, reliability, and safety throughout every journey.
We generally work with small groups of no more than six participants, allowing us to deliver a safer, more personalized, and friendly experience.
Allmountain Chile is officially registered and certified by SERNATUR for Adventure Tourism activities including Mountaineering, Trekking, Hiking, and Rock & Ice Climbing, and is listed in Chile’s National Tourism Service Registry.
Our guides are experienced mountain professionals holding internationally recognized certifications, including Wilderness First Responder (WFR NASAR), with ongoing professional training and certification updates.
During every activity, we are committed to sustainable mountain tourism by following Leave No Trace principles, supporting local communities, and using environmentally responsible products whenever possible.
If you do not have all the required technical equipment, Allmountain Chile provides the necessary gear whenever it is included in the selected program, such as helmets, crampons, ice axes, tents, and other technical equipment.
Every trekking adventure, mountaineering expedition, mountain tour, and climbing experience we organize is built around three key sustainability principles:
Cultural Sustainability
We encourage our guests to discover local traditions by visiting museums, artisan markets, cultural centers, and family-owned businesses. Supporting local artisans and producers helps preserve regional traditions while creating authentic connections with local communities.
Environmental Sustainability
We use biodegradable soaps and environmentally friendly cleaning products whenever possible to minimize our impact on the natural environments we visit.
Whenever practical, we prioritize reusable or glass containers, separate recyclable materials after every trip, and recycle all appropriate waste.
We also strive to leave every place cleaner than we found it by removing litter whenever possible.
Energy Sustainability
We use portable solar charging systems to power our satellite communication devices, cameras, mobile phones, and other electronic equipment whenever conditions allow.
