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Trade the city skyline for a high-Andean snowfield on a full-day snowshoe hike into Cajón del Maipo. Expect steep climbing early, expansive snow-covered flats, guided instruction and panoramic views of Cerro El Plomo.
Trade the city skyline for a high-Andean snowfield on a full-day snowshoe hike into Cajón del Maipo. Expect steep climbing early, expansive snow-covered flats, guided instruction and panoramic views of Cerro El Plomo.
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Operated by AndoAndes · San José de Maipo, Santiago Metropolitan Region
A cold wind threads through the pines as the minivan climbs out of Santiago and the city blurs into a canyon of granite and snow. By mid-morning you’re at the trailhead in San José de Maipo, boots packed with rented snowshoes and poles, staring up at slopes that hold the light like a promise. The Maipo River runs below you, daring you to keep pace as the Andes widen into a white arena.
challenging.
8–12 hours.
Should be in good aerobic condition; able to manage sustained uphill walking with 600 m elevation gain and cold conditions.
No technical mountaineering experience is required; participants should have good fitness for sustained uphill walking and be comfortable in cold conditions.
Yes—snowshoes and trekking poles are included; the operator also offers clothing rental if needed at the meeting point.
Hotel pickups are available from Santiago neighborhoods (Providencia, Las Condes, etc.); confirm exact pickup time with the supplier—plan for an early start and a full day away from the city.
Tours operate only in safe conditions; the operator may cancel or alter the itinerary for heavy snow, storms or safety concerns and will offer alternatives or a refund per the cancellation policy.
Cajón del Maipo has been a transit and mining corridor since pre-Columbian times; 20th-century irrigation and reservoirs shaped modern access routes.
Stay on packed snow tracks to avoid fragile high-altitude vegetation; local operators limit group size and follow Leave No Trace principles to protect water sources and trails.
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