This spectacular glacier is located at an altitude of 3,260m (10,700ft) in the Andes Mountain Range. The access is through Cajón del Maipo, the most popular mountain corridors of the central Chile.
After two hours driving through imposing gorges and ravines, we’ll reach Las Arenas Valley to then park near a great spot well nown as
“Choriboulder”; perfect for bouldering and ideal for begins the hike to the glacier.
Less than three hours hiking through this valley, and after climbing a moraine, we will reach our destination. The prize: absolute amazement by the glacier that hangs from El Morado Mountain and melts into a sedimented lagoon with icebergs in an enclosed valley tucked deep between steep mountains.
We invite you to an intimate contact with Andean nature. Here you will contemplate pristine rivers, snow capped mountains and beautiful skies, where the majestic condor ellegantly glide. You will breath fresh air and feel blessed by the energy of the great Morado Hanging Glacier.
Summary
- Activity: Hike
- Tour length: Full Day
- Difficulty: Easy
- Season: October to May
- Total distance*: 9.5km (5.9mi)
- Elevation gain: 640m (2,100ft)
- Max elevation: 3,260m (10,690ft)
* Back and forth
Price Per Person
| PAX | USD |
|---|---|
| 4 + | 160 |
| 3 | 180 |
| 2 | 220 |
| 1 | 330 |
Itinerary
- 07:30: Pick up at the hotel.
- 08:15: Join the Maipo sector.
- 10:00: Arrival to «Choriboulder» sector. Beginning of the trek.
- 12:30: Arrival to El Morado Glacier. Lunch time.
- 13:00: Tour around the lagoon and the great walls of ice.
- 13:30: Start the descent.
- 15:00: Returning to Santiago in our transport.
- 17:30: Back in your hotel.
Include
- Transport
- Bilingual guide (english-spanish)
- Box Lunch: 2 sandwichs, cereal bar, chocolate, cookies, fruit, isotonic drink and water
- Radio
- First aid kit
- Park entrance fee
- Trekking poles
Not included:
- Accident insurance
- Personal clothing
Recommendations
- Bring warm and windproof clothes.
- Sun glasses.
- Sun protector.
- Hut.
- High shoes.
- Thermal t-shirt (if possible, bring long sleeves)
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Pictures taken on January 15, 2015 (summer).
Las Arenas Valley
Las Arenas Valley
The hike starts up the river, enclosed by the mountains through the valley of Las Arenas, in english 'The Sands'. Cajón del Maipo, Chile.
Glacier & Lagoon
Glacier & Lagoon
A body of ice floats in the waters generated by the hanging glacier.
Cerastium
Cerastium
Grows in the andean soil in humid grounds.
Giant Bird
Giant Bird
Its wings spread can reach up to 3.3m (10.8ft) in length.
Andean Hike
Andean Hike
Bottom right, dwarfed by the mountains, is our group hiking back at the side of the lagoon in summer.
Lengüilla
Lengüilla
Under full sun exposure –as they like– the petals of Cistanthe picta look bright and velvety.
Cloud Shadows
Cloud Shadows
Some clouds floated above the valley darkening the mountains and forming different shapes of the scenery.
El Morado Hanging Glaciar
El Morado Hanging Glaciar
We have witnessed numerous ice breaks from this pendant that provoke a shuddering roar that echoes in the valley.
Cabra
Cabra
This 'cabra' –as we call them– knows how to stand in front of a camera feeling secure and calm.
