A trekking that invites us to enjoy a fairly clean and easy trail, in which we find different types of landscapes and terrains. As we advance we go into a forest of oak trees of multiple colors, we can contemplate an abundant nature full of life, listen to the rivers and waterfalls that flow down from the highest parts of the mountain and let ourselves be carried away by the birds singing. Its unique summit offers spectacular views of the Andes Mountains and several emblematic peaks. In the area before the summit, you can enjoy an entertaining moment crossing between the rocks, after a couple of easy climbs, we reach the summit of Mt. Poqui (1,824 masl), which surprises us with its rock formations and the vastness of the landscape. This beautiful hill is located on the outskirts of Santiago between the communes of Doñihue and Coltauco and is located in the Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary, which bears its name. If you want to enjoy a demanding hike, but at the same time very panoramic, you must visit Mt. Poqui (1,824 masl).
A trek full of life with breathtaking landscapes and abundant vegetation!
Location: Hijuela del Medio Coltauco, 3000000, O’Higgins.
Region: O’Higgins Region, VI Region.
Distance (Vehicle): Distance (Vehicle): Distance from Santiago to Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary parking lot: 120 km approx / Distance from Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary parking lot to Santiago: 120 km approx.
Total distance round trip: 240 km approx.
We will pick you up and drop you off at the place that suits you best. In the case of this Trekking, we can pick you up and drop you off within the Metropolitan Region (Santiago de Chile). We can pick you up at the airport, home or domicile, hotel or hostel or meeting point and we can drop you off at the same or another point if you require it. Both the pickup and return, is done where the client indicates as long as the place indicated is within the area and / or region mentioned above and with prior coordination with our team.
Initial altitude: Starting altitude: Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary (300 masl).
Maximum altitude: Maximum altitude: Mt. Poqui Summit (1.824 masl).
One way distance from the Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary parking lot (300 masl) to the Mt. Poqui Summit (1,824 masl): 10 km.
Return distance from the Mt. Poqui Summit (1. 824 masl) to the Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary parking lot (300 masl): 10 km.
Total distance to hike in km: 20 km.
Hours of ascent: 4 to 5 hours of ascent (depending on the pace of the group and the conditions of the terrain at the time of the activity).
Descent hours: 2 to 3 hours (depending on the pace of the group and the terrain conditions at the time of the activity).
Important information: Due to the fact that the opening time of the Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary is at 08:30 am and the closing time is at 17:30 pm, you will have to walk at a pace that suits you in order to be able to visit the summit and return before the Park’s closing time.
Technical difficulty: Low.
Physical difficulty: Medium.
Positive vertical drop: 1660 meters.
Negative vertical drop: 1660 meters.
You will enjoy a day of trekking inside a Nature Sanctuary and contemplate the biodiversity of the landscape.
You will visit a mountain in the O’Higgins Region, VI Region, and get to know its fertile valleys.
You will have incredible views of the Cajón del Maipo valley and the fertile Pirque valley.
You will be able to explore native forests, observe flora and fauna, including emblematic species such as the Santiago oak and the hualo, as well as birds such as the Poqui drunkard.
In winter time you will live the experience of trekking where you will be able to contemplate incredible snowy landscapes.
We invite you to enjoy this trekking that covers a distance of 20 km round trip to test your physical endurance and motivation.
You will be able to enjoy a day of trekking in an uncrowded area so you will be able to connect with the mountain.
You will get to know and see a place that is part of a priority site for conservation, recognized for its biodiversity and the presence of endemic species.
You will have incredible views of the great mountains and volcanoes that surround Santiago de Chile.
You can do this trekking all year round. If you like to walk on the snow, enjoy the snowy landscapes and the cold weather we recommend you to do this trekking in autumn and winter season. If you like sunny days, warm sunsets and mountain landscapes with their spring and summer tones and colors, we recommend you to do this trekking in summer season.
Previous experience in Trekking and/or Mountaineering activities is required.
Previous experience in 1-day ascents with more than 1,000 meters of positive vertical drop is required.
You must be in good health for the activity.
It is recommended not to have recent operations and/or injuries since the route requires walking steep slopes.
It is recommended to have the appropriate personal technical clothing for the activity.
If you are a minor, you must have written authorization from your parents or guardians.
You must complete and sign a medical form which is given to you before each activity.
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Santiago – Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary – Mt. Poqui (1,824 masl) – Santiago.
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Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all safety systems established by law to operate in this type of terrain.
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Santiago – Mt. Poqui Nature Sanctuary – Mt. Poqui (1,824 masl) – Santiago.
We include:
Services included:
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Especifications of transportation, food, guidance an others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all safety systems established by law to operate in this type of terrain.
Both vehicles include:
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food includes:
Guide and assistant guide:
Photographic service:
Satelital communication system for trekking activities:
This itinerary does not include:
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We work only with 4×4 cars equipped for the mountain (comfortable and with great capacity to travel mountain roads).
We work with groups that, in general, do not exceed six people per outing (which helps us to provide a more personalized service, in which a more familiar and concentrated atmosphere is generated).
Allmountain is certified by Sernatur (Certification of Tourist Guides; Certification in Adventure Tourism, sub-areas of: High Mountain, hiking, trekking, climbing) and is currently registered in the Registry of Tourism Service Providers of the same institution.
Our guides are people with experience in the field and have the required certifications to work in these activities (certifications that are also being updated), such as: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification.
In each activity, we privilege the provision of a sustainable service: we use recyclable and organic products, we promote the principles of NDR (Leave No Trace), we promote local tourism, etc.
If you want to participate in a trekking or expedition and you do not have the technical equipment to do so, Allmountain includes them within each activity (if required). Example: tent, crampons, ice axe, helmet, etc.
In every trekking, Expedition, Mountain Tour or climbing outing, we bet on a:
Cultural Sustainability:
Souvenirs from local artisans: we visit cultural centers, museums, craft fairs in order to promote the consumption of products from local communities and that our customers interact with them to take a complete experience of the local community and their customs, food and others.
Ecological Sustainability:
We use soaps and natural cleaning products that do not contaminate the land, water of the places we visit.
We use glass containers and after each activity we separate and recycle the garbage produced during our outings.
We try to clean the places we visit or bring the garbage we find.
Energy Sustainability:
Solar battery chargers: we use solar battery chargers to charge our cell phones, cameras and other electronic items.
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