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Southern Patagonian Ice Field / Marconi Pass – Wind Pass Expedition.

The Southern Ice Field is the third largest ice mass in the world after Antarctica and Greenland. The main ice plate of the ice field is located at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level and is fed by basins that descend from large mountains such as Mariano Moreno, Lautaro Volcano, Pietrobelli, among many others. This ice that forms on the slopes flows through the large valleys that are these large ice plains and continues its journey to the lower areas of the valleys, forming glacial tongues such as the famous Perito Moreno, Viedma Glacier, Upsala, Pio XI, among others.
There, in the lower areas of the valleys, the glacial fronts reach the large lakes east of the mountain range, such as Lago Argentino, Viedma, and San Martin, or to the west, they descend to sea level, where they eventually melt.

Recommended season: October to March
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 7 days (including emergency day).

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El Plomo Mountain

El Plomo Mountain

Conquer your first 5,000m! This circuit is ideal for beginners in high mountain climbing. El Plomo (5,430m) is an easily accessible summit, requiring no special skills or equipment—just a little goodwill and you're ready to go. This summit is ideal for preparing for a more difficult expedition (Tupungato, Aconcagua) and offers a privileged view of these future objectives.

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Marmolejo Mountain

Marmolejo Mountain

Marmolejo Mountain, 6,108 meters above sea level, is the southernmost 6,000-meter peak in the world, viewed from north to south; it is known for its close proximity from the route that runs through the Marmolejo estuary.

If seen from the north, you can see its vertical north wall falling into the abyss.

The scenic beauty of this mountain is given by its large glacial plateau which must be overcome to reach its highest point.

This mountain is within a volcanic complex, evidence of this are its neighbors San José Volcano and its different craters Espíritu Santo, Plantat.

Towards its slopes the volcanic evidence is hidden by large glacial masses (southeast slope).

Its cones are walls over 2000 meters high and are visible from Argentina.

The name Marmolejo was given in honor of the first Chilean historian Alonso de Gongora Marmolejo, who arrived in Chile in 1549 with Pedro de Valdivia.

Suitable Season: December to March.

Although in winter months this mountain is used to prepare large expeditions to the Himalayas.

It's important to keep in mind that during the summer season, as this is the highest point in the sector, it tends to become cloudy around midday, so you should be prepared for any inclement weather.

The Marmolejo is a tough test for any mountaineer, located in one of the most beautiful spots in the Central Andes.

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Chamonix-Zermatt, The Dream Trekking

Chamonix-Zermatt, The Dream Trekking

The Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route is a trek that every mountain lover has considered at some point. If it's on your to-do list, now's your chance. Andes Trek Adventure suggests you try it this summer, undoubtedly the best time to tackle this demanding, classic trek with the best guarantees. We'll depart from Chamonix and, after 8 days of trekking through the heart of the Alps, we'll reach Zermatt. The highlight of the route is that we'll leave with a deep understanding of the mountains of the Swiss Canton of Valais, as we'll cross a large number of valleys until we reach our final destination. We'll also be able to rest each day in mountain huts and hotels and sample regional cuisine.

The concept of the High Level Route was born with the Chamonix-Zermatt route. At the end of the 19th century, the Alpine Club (United Kingdom) proposed a summer route between these two Alpine towns, which they called "The High Level Route." It wasn't until 1911 that the route was completed on skis for the first time, and that both the concept and the name took hold. Since then, the term "High Level Route" has been used to refer to multi-day mountain routes from refuge to refuge.

Although its classic status is not only due to its history, but also to the beauty of its route. Throughout the route, we will enjoy magnificent views of the mountains and the highest glaciers in the Alps, and after eight days, we will complete our epic journey by reaching Zermatt and, of course, enjoying one of the most beautiful mountains anywhere, we are referring to the emblematic Matterhorn.

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CHILE, from the mountains to the sea

CHILE, from the mountains to the sea

Our long and narrow country allows us to cross its entire width in one day. A journey through diverse landscapes hidden in the Andes mountain range, a lagoon surrounded by steep slopes, mountains, waterfalls, cliffs, and much more to discover in a wonderful Andean landscape at 2,880 meters above sea level.

Full day

Traditional tour type, approximately 6 hours.
Location: Aconcagua Valley and the Andes Mountains, Portillo International Ski Center Season: All year round
Minimum number of people: 2
Difficulty level: Hotel altitude 2,880 m.a.s.l.
Restriction: Cardiovascular or altitude-related problems.

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Alpes

Dolmites, Trekking with history in the Italian Alps

The route offered by Andes Trek Adventure cannot leave anyone indifferent when it comes to alpine trekking. In these mountains of Italy you will find everything you would expect from a summer trek in the Alps: spectacular landscapes, an extensive network of itineraries that allow you to design routes for all levels, and a comfortable network of refuges that allow you to enjoy the high mountains in a safe and comfortable way, without losing the touch of adventure of any route through the Alps.

The accommodations, in seven fabulous mountain lodges/hotels, are worthy of this beautiful adventure, both for the quality of the services they offer and the spectacular locations.

The trek has a linear, horseshoe-shaped layout and runs through the most emblematic sites of the Dolomites, such as The Three Peaks of Lavaredo, Tofana di Rozes... places that have made it famous throughout the world and the reason many of its visitors come to this point in Italy. The views of the Cristallo Massif, Cinco Torri, and Marmolada are spectacular.

The accommodations, in seven fabulous mountain lodges/hotels, are worthy of this beautiful adventure, both for the quality of the services they offer and the spectacular locations.

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Lospatos

Great Crossing of the Andes Expedition (Los Patos Pass)

Chile / Argentina 11 days / 10 nights

An extraordinary and fantastic journey through the Andes Mountains, rescued from history, following the same trails that the Liberation Army traveled in 1817 to liberate Chile from the Spanish monarchy. A beautiful journey, it is an expedition that crosses rivers, sharing with "huasos" and "gauchos" their typical muleteer customs and traditions, framed by the highest mountains in America: Mercedario (6,770 m) and Aconcagua (6,959 m), the highest on the continent, covered in glaciers and eternal snow.

During our tour, you'll discover the breathtaking landscape of our Andes Mountains, rugged and semi-arid in the lower reaches, and barren and stony in the snow-covered valleys. However, in the high-altitude valleys, the landscape is friendly, full of contrasts and life. Abundant wildlife can be seen, including guanacos, viscachas, and condors, keeping watch over their territory from the heights.

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Coastal Hiking Quirilluca Cliffs Maitencillo

Coastal Hiking Quirilluca Cliffs Maitencillo

The Quirilluca Cliffs are home to some of the most representative species of the Valparaíso Region, such as the sea otter and the Belloto del Norte. The uniqueness of its flora and fauna, combined with the landmarks found here, make this area a priority site for preservation and conservation. The nesting of the common booby on these cliffs is the only one in the entire central zone of continental Chile, and from the same cliffs you can also observe the presence of the sea otter (Chungungo). The relict forest of the Quirilluca Ravine brings together the most coastal population of Bellotos del Norte, a century-old tree that lends the landscape a memory of other times.

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Trekking La Campana Mountain

Trekking La Campana Mountain

To reach the park, pass through Olmué, a picturesque town with a year-round microclimate. Hike and climb to La Campana National Park (1,890 m above sea level), a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

From the summit, you'll find panoramic views of the Andes mountain range, Mount Aconcagua (6,959 m high), and the Pacific Ocean. The route passes through ravines and native forests of Peumo, Boldo Quillay, Oak, Sclerophyllum, and other species with incomparable aromas and freshness.

DISTANCE 12 KM (ROUND TRIP)
DURATION Approx. 8 hours
LOCATION Olmué – Coastal Mountain Range
SEASON September to April
MINIMUM NUMBER 2 Passengers
DIFFICULTY Moderate-intensity trekking
RESTRICTIONS Cardiovascular problems, recovering injuries, recent surgeries, asthma
MINIMUM AGE 14 years

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Trekking Cerro Mercedario and Balcony of the Six Thousand

Trekking Cerro Mercedario and Balcony of the Six Thousand

Argentina 8 days / 7 nights

Balcony of the Six Thousand
From left to right: Ramada Street, Mesa Street, Pico Polaco Street, Mercedario Street

This expedition goes into the heart of the Ramada mountain range, in the Andes, located in Barreal, San Juan Province, Argentina. It is one of the most amazing areas of this Andean stronghold. In 1934, a large Polish expedition made the first ascents of these then still virgin mountains, whose altitude exceeds 6,000 meters. As a result, one of the most beautiful and celebrated stories and books in world mountaineering was written, called "Higher than the Condors."

On this journey, we'll share their typical muleteer customs and traditions with the gauchos. We'll encounter abundant birdlife and fauna along the way. Guanacos, vizcachas, and condors will be part of the landscape.

We will cross rivers and mountain passes until we reach the Balcony of the Six Thousand, a great amphitheater that opens at our feet, and then continue to the imposing southern wall of Monte Mercedario and its large hanging snowdrift that exceeds 2,000 meters in altitude.

 

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Trekking Christ the Redeemer

Trekking Christ the Redeemer

Climbing ancient paths used by the Incas, Spaniards, merchants and muleteers passing by the Inca lagoon and the Portillo winter resort is a journey that makes us relive one of the most important and significant feats for Chile and its liberation from the Spanish Monarchy as it happened in 1817. To see and learn about the old route of the trans-Andean train that crossed into Argentina is to admire a great work of engineering and an extraordinary and sacrificial human effort, now forgotten by the passage of time. To climb these paths wrapped in imposing mountains papered with letters written by history is to learn a little more about our roots and the overwhelming mountain geography that shelters us.

Upon reaching the highest point of the Bermejo Pass, a huge window will open up, surprising us with a majestic spectacle. Immense mountains over 5,000 meters high, such as Cº Tolosa and Sta Elena, will open up in front of us, as the balcony where we arrive will allow us to obtain an unbeatable view.

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Trekking Crossing the Andes (Piuquenes Pass)

Beginning of the Cajón del Maipo program in Chile and completion of the expedition in Mendoza (Argentina).

We will embark on a path of singular beauty, traversing the Argentine Pass and the Piuquenes Pass, to cross the Andes and reach Chile. We will follow the path of those who bravely crossed these masses of rock and ice two centuries ago, joining the columns of the Army of the Andes under the command of General San Martín in 1817, as well as Charles Darwin in 1835.

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Trekking El Enladrillado

Trekking El Enladrillado

El Enladrillado is perhaps the most famous natural attraction of the Altos de Lircay National Reserve, located in the San Clemente commune, Maule Region. Without a doubt, it is a unique place given its peculiar geography, the overwhelming beauty of the surroundings and also, the myths that surround it.

On the one hand, the Enladrillado corresponds to a large plateau of approximately 2.5 hectares, nestled at an altitude of 2,200 meters in the Maule Andes, providing a perfect vantage point over the deep valley of the Claro River and the highest snow-capped mountains in the area, which rise to the east.
 

The favorite route of extraterrestrial beings

Where does the name Enladrillado come from?

The answer to this question, often difficult or impossible to answer, is obvious in the case of this excursion: the surface of this plateau is covered by strange basaltic rock formations, resembling a series of "bricks" juxtaposed in an incredibly orderly fashion. While this phenomenon points to volcanic activity from bygone eras, its sterile, lunar-like surface—almost unnatural, one might say—has fueled the belief that it is actually a landing strip for visitors from other parts of the galaxy. Added to this is the large number of UFO sightings reported in recent decades, all of which has turned the Enladrillado into one of the most important centers of UFO tourism in Chile.

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Trekking to Laguna del Toro and Estero de las Gualtatas (3 days and 2 nights)

Trekking to Laguna del Toro and Estero de las Gualtatas (3 days and 2 nights)

3 days and 2 nights

One of the spectacular high altitude lagoons found in the central Andes mountain range is undoubtedly Laguna del Toro, located at 3,500 meters above sea level and nestled in the middle of Andean wetlands and with an excellent view of the Andes, making this location a good excuse to visit. To get there we must go through the Cajón de Los Ángeles, along a winding abandoned vehicle road that goes through the bottom of the access valley. We will pass through some small Maitenes forests until we reach Peldehuana, to continue climbing through large expanses of plains that will take us up the estuary until we reach Laguna del Toro.

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Trekking South Face Mount Aconcagua

Aconcagua Provincial Park takes its name from the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua ("Stone Sentinel" – 6,962 meters above sea level). The park preserves glaciers that give rise to rivers and valleys of incredible natural beauty. Mount Aconcagua was a ceremonial site for the Incas, which is why it is part of the "Qhapac Ñan" (Inca Trail) Andean road system, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

We offer a short 3-day trek through the Horcones Gorge, where we will spend 2 nights at the Confluencia Campground. We will hike to the Plaza Francia viewpoint, from where we will appreciate the South Face of Mount Aconcagua. The difficulty is medium. It requires adequate equipment, good physical condition, and basic mountaineering experience. It is suitable for those over 16 years of age. The entry permit to Aconcagua Provincial Park can be obtained from the Tourist Information Center at the Caballitos de Marly roundabout, General San Martín Park, Mendoza City. In this case, we will process it for you.

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Trekking in the Valley of Flowers, Heritage of the Glaciers

Trekking in the Valley of Flowers, Heritage of the Glaciers

6 Days and 5 Nights

The Central Andes were once covered in eternal snow, glaciers of enormous magnitude. With the transition from an glacial era to an interglacial period, geoforms, high-altitude lakes, and vegetation speciation unique to a high Andean region became visible. This is the legacy left by the glaciers, a trace of their stay and passage.

We will advance through small mountain valleys in the "Mesa Seca" range accompanied by our Staff and typical muleteers who will be in charge of organizing and preparing the pack mules and feeding them in the middle of a spectacular mountain setting. Finally, we will have the opportunity to go on kayak excursions to observe the birdlife of the area from a reasonable distance.

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Trekking Vegas del Chano - Río Blanco - Los Andes

Trekking Vegas del Chano – Río Blanco – Los Andes

Enjoy a trek to Río Blanco through small mountain valleys accompanied by our team and traditional muleteers who will organize and prepare your meals in the midst of a spectacular mountain setting.

The excursion begins in Santiago, heading to the city of Los Andes. (For those coming from Viña del Mar or Valparaíso, meet at the Los Andes Bus Terminal.) The journey continues along the international highway leading to Mendoza. We will pass through beautiful mountain landscapes and picturesque towns surrounded by mountains and rivers. We then arrive in Río Blanco, where the trek begins to Potrero Alto and Vegas del Chano. This trek will take us through small mountain valleys accompanied by our staff and traditional muleteers, who will organize and prepare our meals in the midst of a spectacular mountain setting.

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Trekking to Descabezado Grande Volcano, Forests and Hot Springs

Trekking to Descabezado Grande Volcano, Forests and Hot Springs

Entering majestic oak forests, perceiving their shapes, their great aroma and enjoying their shade on sunny days, are simple things that stand out and are appreciated. The ascent to the magnificent geological platform of Enladrillado, located at more than 2,500 meters above sea level, enjoys a superb view of all the surroundings and the deep mountain valleys that surround it. The journey to the Descabezado Grande volcano, from Altos de Lircay, inland from Talca, is simply a constant discovery of varied landscapes during our journey. Plains, rivers, hot springs, forests, volcanic scoria, estuaries and high-altitude plains in places that are difficult to believe there is life. Exploring and traveling to the imposing Descabezado Grande volcano is to discover and recognize a part of the origins of life and how it was gestating and gaining space. A true open-air geology and botany lesson, accompanied by interesting volcanic manifestations that we can enjoy by soaking in hot springs.

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