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The experience of ascending higher than the mid-mountain limit, and camping on the peak of this great mountain, offering a spectacular panoramic view of the valley of Santiago and the Central Andes day and night. During winter and spring, there is plenty of snow.

Description

Day 1:

We will begin walking from a place called Nilhue (1.000 m. - 3.279 ft.) next to the river of Mapocho. The ascent that awaits us is long, but it is also beautiful and inspiring. We will start in a Mediterranean forest, ascending progressively until we reach an enourmous Quillay (native tree) known as Alto del Naranjo. Here we can take a break and watch the scenery.

From there up, the vegetation decreases and only hay withstands the cold winter snow, that soon, as Santiago seems smaller as we advance, ends to give way to the naked rock that will accompany us to the peak. From the peak, we will have a complete and varied view. To one side, the Andean giants, the silence and majesty. To the other, the coastal curbs and the great city. Here we will camp, where we can contemplate the illuminated city at night.

Day 2:

The sun will appear in the middle of the mountains, a mystic and energizing dawn. We will disarm camp and descent with no hurry on the same path. We will be back at noon in Nilhue to go back to Santiago.