A natural geological museum, a destination full of mysticism and charm!
Discover a millenary glacier, a few hours from the great city of Santiago!
El Morado Hanging Glacier (3,237 masl)
The Cajón del Maipo is a must-see destination in the Metropolitan Region. Its rivers, mountains, valleys and landscapes make it a mystical and unforgettable place. In the depths of the Cajón del Maipo, we find an impressive place: the Arenas Valley. This immense valley opens up through great mountains, rivers and volcanoes. The route invites us to go deep into this valley, with a trekking that thrills for its beauty and the imposing environment that surrounds us, you will be in front of great rock walls, you will enjoy the fresh wind of the mountains and you will hear the sound of the river that flows down from them. This is just a part of what you will experience when you visit this great place. We will follow the trail which will take us to the great Hanging Glacier El Morado (3.237 masl) Yes, a Glacier just a few hours from Santiago! Here, you can also live the experience of walking around huge volcanoes and hills, such as: the San Jose Volcano (which surprises us with its beauty and height of no less than 5,856 meters above sea level), and the Cerro Marmolejo (the southernmost six thousand in the world, with its 6,108 meters above sea level). After walking for about 3 to 4 hours (approximately), we will be in front of the impressive El Morado Hanging Glacier and the lagoon that surrounds it. This glacier is one of the few glaciers in the Metropolitan Region visible and reachable by day trekking.
Without a doubt, it will move you! In this place you can breathe fresh air, hear the roar of the great rivers that turn different colors in each season and the landscape becomes moving and impressive to the eye.
Everything in this place is surrounded by a unique energy!
We invite you to visit one of the millenary glaciers of Cajón del Maipo!
Where is located El Morado Hanging Glacier?
Location: Cajón del Maipo, Santiago de Chile.
Region: Metropolitan of Santiago (RM).
What is the distance (km) from Santiago to Cabrerio, (start of the route) sector Cajón del Maipo?
Distance from Santiago to Cabrerio via G-25 one way: 109 km approx.
Distance from Santiago to Cabrerio via G -25 return route: 109 km approx.
Total distance round trip: 218 km approx.
We will pick you up and drop you off at the place you prefer, it can be at the airport, at your home or domicile, hotel or hostel, meeting point.
We will pick you up and drop you off at the place that suits you best. In the case of this Expedition, 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.
Altitude
Initial altitude: Las Vertientes, Cajón del Maipo (970 masl).
Maximum altitude: El Morado Hanging Glacier (3,237 masl).
What is the distance (km) to be hiked?
One way distance from the “El Cabrerío” parking area (2,300 masl) to “El Morado” hanging glacier (3,237 masl): 9 km.
Return distance from the Glaciar Colgante el Morado (3,237 masl) to the “parking area” El Cabrerío (2,300 masl): 9 km.
Total distance to hike in km: 18 km.
Here are the main attractions of El Morado Hanging Glacier
You can enjoy a day at the foot of the great Andes Mountain Range.
In the winter season you will live the experience of enjoying a day in the snow in the middle of the Andes Mountain Range.
We invite you to enjoy this trekking considered a medium high mountain trekking because of its altitude, but with the characteristics of a medium mountain trekking because of its difficulty.
You will know and see the endemic flora and fauna of the central Andes and central Chile.
You will enjoy a unique journey into the interior of the Andes Mountains, between large rock walls, mountains and rivers.
From El Morado Hanging Glacier (3.237 masl) you will be able to see the great Cerro Marmolejo (6.108 masl), the southernmost 6.000 masl in the world, and the great San José Volcano (5.856 masl) among other marvelous mountains.
You will know and enjoy the unique gastronomy of the Cajón del Maipo area.
You will travel through the famous Cajón del Maipo from the first village to the last. Knowing and visiting its great attractions.
Ideal season to do this Trekking
You can do this trekking in winter or summer, in both seasons you can enjoy this beautiful place.
What are the requirements for this trekking?
Previous experience in trekking activities is required.
You must be in good health according to the activity.
It is recommended not to have recent operations and/or injuries since the route requires walking on steep slopes.
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.
Programs and itineraries designed to give you a unique experience in each place we visit. Discover the culture, gastronomy, history and people of each place we visit.
Choose the itinerary of your preference, the accordion will be displayed and at the end of each itinerary you will find the prices of each program and itinerary of this activity.
We invite you to discover our available itineraries and prices!
Summer Season Itineraries
BASIC ITINERARY EL MORADO HANGING GLACIER - SUMMER SEASON
Basic itinerary El Morado Hanging Glacier – Summer season
- Location: Cajón del Maipo, Santiago de Chile.
- Initial Altitude: 970 masl, Las Vertientes.
- Maximum Altitude: 3,237 masl, El Morado Hanging Glacier.
Santiago – El Cabrerío (Cajón del Maipo) – El Morado Hanging Glacier (3,237 masl) – Tinoco Tunnel – Plaza de San José de Maipo – Chocolatería – Santiago.
We include:
- Pick up at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Hot chocolate in a typical chocolate shop in the area.
- Drop off at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
Other services included:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Payment of entrance fees to “El Cabrerío”.
- Payment of entrance fees and registration to enter Arenas Park.
- Interpretive maps.
- Binoculars.
- Complete first aid kit; This kit meets all the requirements to be able to assist our clients in remote areas. It is important, if the client presents some type of diagnosis, such as hypertension, diabetes or other, to warn the guide in advance. It is an obligation for the safety of our clients and guides to fill out the medical form, which will be provided in advance. The client must also carry his own medication and it is suggested to carry a personal first aid kit in case of requiring retained medication.
- Insurance is included for Adventure Tourism activities.
- GPS.
- VHS radios.
- Satelital telephone ($2,000 per minute will be charged).
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Attention: If you have your personal technical equipment, it will be checked in the meeting prior to the activity to validate its functionality. If the guide in charge considers that the equipment is not in good condition to be used during the activity, it must be replaced by the equipment provided by Allmountain Chile.
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.
- Toyota 4Runner 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
- Mitsubishi L200 CRT 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
Both vehicles include:
- Identification with company logo.
- Winter kit.
- Spare sixth wheel.
- Roll bars.
- Mountain conditioning equipment.
Food provided by Allmountain:
- Hot chocolate in a typical restaurant of the area.
Guide and assistant guide:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
Photographic service:
- We provide to our clients a photographic set.
Satelital telephone:
- Iridium Satelital telephones latin america plan (The use of the satelital telephone has a service charge associated with the use of your minutes, value per minute $2.000 CLP).
Covid 19 preventions elements:
- Alcohol gel.
- Infrared gun to measure temperature.
- Mask.
This itinerary does not include:
- Technical clothing.
- Food.
Prices per person of basic itinerary El Morado Hanging Glacier
Summer Season
Prices per person (CLP)
IVA included
1 Person: $290.000.- CLP (Private trekking)
2 Persons: $165.000.- CLP (Per person)
3 Persons: $125.000.- CLP (Per person)
4 Persons: $110.000.- CLP (Per Person)
5 Persons: $100.000.- CLP (Per person)
FULL ITINERARY EL MORADO HANGING GLACIER - SUMMER SEASON
Full itinerary El Morado Hanging Glacier – Summer season
- Location: Cajón del Maipo, Santiago de Chile.
- Initial Altitude: 970 masl, Las Vertientes.
- Maximum Altitude: 3.237 masl, El Morado Hanging Glacier.
Santiago – El Cabrerío (Cajón del Maipo) – El Morado Hanging Glacier (3,237 masl) – Tinoco Tunnel – Plaza de San José de Maipo – Chocolatería – Santiago.
We include:
- Pick up at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Snack / Breakfast.
- Lunch; Gourmet sandwich and natural juice.
- Visit to a typical chocolate shop of the area; Hot chocolate and gourmet sandwich of the area.
- Drop off at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
Other services included:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Food. Our guides will be in charge of providing food for the clients.
- Payment of entrance fees to “El Cabrerío”.
- Payment of entrance fees and registration to enter Arenas Park.
- Interpretative maps.
- Binoculars.
- Complete first aid kit; This kit meets all the requirements to be able to assist our clients in remote areas. It is important, if the client presents some type of diagnosis, such as hypertension, diabetes or other, to warn the guide in advance. It is an obligation for the safety of our clients and guides to fill out the medical form, which will be provided in advance. The client must also carry his own medication and it is suggested to carry a personal first aid kit in case of requiring retained medication.
- Insurance is included for Adventure Tourism activities.
- GPS.
- VHS radios.
- Satelital telephone ($2,000 per minute will be charged).
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Attention: If you have your personal technical equipment, it will be checked in the meeting prior to the activity to validate its functionality. If the guide in charge considers that the equipment is not in good condition to be used during the activity, it must be replaced by the equipment provided by Allmountain Chile.
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.
- Toyota 4Runner 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
- Mitsubishi L200 CRT 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
Both vehicles include:
- Identification with company logo.
- Winter kit.
- Spare sixth wheel.
- Roll bars.
- Mountain conditioning equipment.
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food includes:
- Snack/breakfast.
- Lunch; Gourmet sandwich and natural juice.
- Hot chocolate and gourmet sandwich at a local chocolate shop.
**Important information: If you require a special diet or you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in Medical Card.
Guide and assistant guide:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
Photographic service:
- We provide to our clients a photographic set.
Satelital telephone:
- Iridium Satelital telephones latin america plan (The use of the satelital telephone has a service charge associated with the use of your minutes, value per minute $2.000 CLP).
Covid 19 preventions elements:
- Alcohol gel.
- Infrared gun to measure temperature.
- Mask.
This itinerary does not include:
Prices per person of full itinerary El Morado Hanging Glacier
Summer Season
Prices per person (CLP)
IVA included
1 Person: $360.000.- CLP (Private trekking)
2 Persons: $205.000.- CLP (Per person)
3 Persons: $160.000.- CLP (Per person)
4 Persons: $140.000.- CLP (Per person)
5 Persons: $125.000.- CLP (Per person)
Winter Season Itineraries
BASIC ITINERARY EL MORADO HANGING GLACIER - WINTER SEASON
Basic itinerary El Morado Hanging Glacier – Autumn and winter season
- Location: Cajón del Maipo, Santiago de Chile.
- Initial Altitude: 970 masl, Las Vertientes.
- Maximum Altitude: 3.237 masl, El Morado Hanging Glacier.
Santiago – El Cabrerío (Cajón del Maipo) – El Morado Hanging Glacier (3,237 masl) – Tinoco Tunnel – Plaza de San José de Maipo – Chocolatería – Santiago.
We include:
- Pick up at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Hot chocolate in a typical chocolate shop in the area.
- Drop off at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
Other services included:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Payment of entrance fees to “El Cabrerío”.
- Payment of entrance fees and registration to enter Arenas Park.
- Interpretive maps.
- Binoculars.
- Complete first aid kit; This kit meets all the requirements to be able to assist our clients in remote areas. It is important, if the client presents some type of diagnosis, such as hypertension, diabetes or other, to warn the guide in advance. It is an obligation for the safety of our clients and guides to fill out the medical form, which will be provided in advance. The client must also carry his own medication and it is suggested to carry a personal first aid kit in case of requiring retained medication.
- Insurance is included for Adventure Tourism activities.
- GPS.
- VHS radios.
- Satelital telephone ($2,000 per minute will be charged).
Technical equipment not included in the basic itinerary:
- Snowshoes.
- Gaiters.
- Helmet.
- Trekking poles.
Attention: If you have your personal technical equipment, it will be checked in the meeting prior to the activity to validate its functionality. If the guide in charge considers that the equipment is not in good condition to be used during the activity, it must be replaced by the equipment provided by Allmountain Chile.
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.
- Toyota 4Runner 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
- Mitsubishi L200 CRT 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
Both vehicles include:
- Identification with company logo.
- Winter kit.
- Spare sixth wheel.
- Roll bars.
- Mountain conditioning equipment.
Food provided by Allmountain:
- Hot chocolate in a typical restaurant of the area.
Guide and assistant guide:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
Photographic service:
- We provide to our clients a photographic set.
Satelital telephone:
- Iridium Satelital telephones latin america plan (The use of the satelital telephone has a service charge associated with the use of your minutes, value per minute $2.000 CLP).
Covid 19 preventions elements:
- Alcohol gel.
- Infrared gun to measure temperature.
- Mask.
This itinerary does not include:
- Technical clothing.
- Food.
- Trekking poles.
Prices per person of basic itinerary El Morado Hanging Glacier
Autumn and winter season
Prices per person (CLP)
IVA included
1 Person: $310.000.- CLP (Private trekking)
2 Persons: $170.000.- CLP (Per person)
3 Persons: $130.000.- CLP (Per person)
4 Persons: $110.000.- CLP (Per person)
5 Persons: $100.000.- CLP (Per person)
FULL ITINERARY EL MORADO HANGING GLACIER - WINTER SEASON
Full itinerary El Morado Hanging Glacier – Autumn and winter season
- Location: Cajón del Maipo, Santiago de Chile.
- Initial Altitude: 970 masl, Las Vertientes.
- Maximum Altitude: 3.237 masl, El Morado Hanging Glacier.
Santiago – El Cabrerío (Cajón del Maipo) – El Morado Hanging Glacier (3,237 masl) – Tinoco Tunnel – Plaza de San José de Maipo – Chocolatería – Santiago.
We include:
- Pick up at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
- Snack / Breakfast.
- Lunch; Gourmet sandwich and natural juice.
- Visit to a typical chocolate shop of the area; Hot chocolate and gourmet sandwich of the area.
- Drop off at home, hotel, hostel, airport or meeting point previously agreed with client.
Other services included:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Food. Our guides will be in charge of providing food for the clients.
- Payment of entrance fees to “El Cabrerío”.
- Payment of entrance fees and registration to enter Arenas Park.
- Interpretative maps.
- Binoculars.
- Complete first aid kit; This kit meets all the requirements to be able to assist our clients in remote areas. It is important, if the client presents some type of diagnosis, such as hypertension, diabetes or other, to warn the guide in advance. It is an obligation for the safety of our clients and guides to fill out the medical form, which will be provided in advance. The client must also carry his own medication and it is suggested to carry a personal first aid kit in case of requiring retained medication.
- Insurance is included for Adventure Tourism activities.
- GPS.
- VHS radios.
- Satelital telephone ($2,000 per minute will be charged).
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
- Snowshoes.
- Gaiters.
- Helmet.
- Technical equipment.
Attention: If you have your personal technical equipment, it will be checked in the meeting prior to the activity to validate its functionality. If the guide in charge considers that the equipment is not in good condition to be used during the activity, it must be replaced by the equipment provided by Allmountain Chile.
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.
- Toyota 4Runner 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
- Mitsubishi L200 CRT 4×4 equipped for high mountain terrain.
Both vehicles include:
- Identification with company logo.
- Winter kit.
- Spare sixth wheel.
- Roll bars.
- Mountain conditioning equipment.
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food includes:
- Snack/breakfast.
- Lunch; Gourmet sandwich and natural juice.
- Hot chocolate and gourmet sandwich at a local chocolate shop.
**Important information: If you require a special diet or you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in Medical Card.
Guide and assistant guide:
- Bilingual high mountain guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
- Assistant guide with international WFR NASAR certification (Wilderness First Responder).
Photographic service:
- We provide to our clients a photographic set.
Satelital telephone:
- Iridium Satelital telephones latin america plan (The use of the satelital telephone has a service charge associated with the use of your minutes, value per minute $2.000 CLP).
Covid 19 preventions elements:
- Alcohol gel.
- Infrared gun to measure temperature.
- Mask.
This itinerary does not include:
Prices per person of full itinerary El Morado Hanging Glacier
Autumn and winter season
Prices per person (CLP)
IVA included
1 Person: $380.000.- CLP (Private trekking)
2 Persons: $235.000.- CLP (Per person)
3 Persons: $185.000.- CLP (Per person)
4 Persons: $160.000.- CLP (Per person)
5 Persons: $145.000.- CLP (Per person)
Reservations
To validate your reservation you must deposit 50% of the total amount of the expedition. To do so, please write to our email info@allmountain.cl and we will tell you the form and details of payment.
**The payment of the reservation made from abroad is made through Paypal: When using this form of payment, the corresponding amount will be added according to the amount of the reservation, which is the Paypal charge when payments are made from abroad.
This is how we like to work and enjoy each activity
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.
We believe in a sustainable and sustainable tourism
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.
