We will revive the expedition that Darwin did over 180 years ago. The hike starts at the entrance of La Campana National Park in the southern sector of El Granizo, accessed through the town of Olmué (Region of Valparaiso), where we begin the ascent of La Campana by taking the path of “El Andinista» that goes through a perennial forest represented by boldos (Peumus boldus), litres (Lithraea caustica), bellotos (Beilschmiedia miersii) molles (Schinus latifolius) and canelos (Drimys winteri).
After walking around two hours the vegetation opens allowing us to admire the surrounding landscape and a subtle marine presence from the western horizon. Oak trees (Nothofagus macrocarpa) come into scene as we ascend by a meandering path.
At 1,260m (4,150ft) ASL, we will find an old quartz mine located in an open area, good time to rest and replenish energies for the second tranche. The last hour is more demanding, the slope increases and we start feeling tired as we approach the summit through granite rocks, finally reaching an elevation of 1,920m (6,300ft).
La Campana is one of the highest mountains in the Coastal Range, and its summit, one of the best places to see the country in these latitudes, with the imposing Andes Range to the east and the Pacific Ocean westward. Within this large field we can observe mount Aconcagua, the highest of America! and coastal cities like Valparaíso and Viña del mar.
Summary
- Activity: Hike – Ascent
- Tour length: Full day
- Difficulty: Medium
- Season: All year round
- Total distance*: 10.8km (6.7mi)
- Elevation gain: 1,450m (4,750ft)
- Max elevation: 1,920m (6,300ft)
* Back and forth
Price Per Person
| PAX | USD |
|---|---|
| 4 + | 160 |
| 3 | 180 |
| 2 | 220 |
| 1 | 330 |
Itinerary
- 07:30 Pick up at your hotel
- 09:15 Start of the ascent
- 11:00 Rest near the quartz mine
- 13:00 Summit and lunch!
- 13:30 Descent
- 17:30 Ride back to Santiago
- 19:30 Back in your hotel
Includes
- Guide ENG / ESP
- Transport
- Box lunch: one sandwich and a large salad; cereal bar, chocolate and cookies; tea, coffee and isotonic drink; two fruits and water.
- Tel. signal most of the route
- First aid kit
- Park entrance fee
- Trekking poles
Not included:
- Accident insurance
- Personal clothing
Recommendations
- Pre-hydration and good breakfast
- Hiking shoes
- Short feet nails
- Long sleeves shirt if possible
- Shorts on spring / summer
- Hut and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Warm and windproof jacket for summit
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La Campana from different angles.
La Campana Mountain
La Campana Mountain
This is the southern greener slope, from where we begin the ascent of this coastal range giant. Oaks begin to turn red in early autumn.
La Campana Mountain
La Campana Mountain
East facing side of La Campana from El Roble mountain.
La Campana Mountain
La Campana Mountain
Sunset view of one of the highest peaks of the Coastal Range minutes before arriving La Campana National Park, named by the mountain which means The Bell.
La Campana National Park
La Campana National Park
Great view of the Chilean Palm Forest at the feet of La Campana Mountain from the Ocoa sector.
Sunset View
Sunset View
We saw the sun setting over La Campana from El Roble mountain.
Near the summit
Near the summit
On the last section of the ascent we go right to avoid this rocky wall.
Views from the top / More pics Oct 2nd 2015
Valparaiso Region
Valparaiso Region
The city of Valparaiso at the center top, blurring between the sky and Pacific Ocean.
Mount Aconcagua
Mount Aconcagua
The highest mountain in the world outside the Himalayas with an elevation of 6,960m (22,834ft).
El Roble Mountain
El Roble Mountain
Named by the oak (roble) trees that grow in its southern slopes.
