Andes Explora

Juncal Glacier

We invite you to explore one of the largest glaciers of the Central Andes. Juncal is one of the few glaciers in the world that is in expansión. An odd case in the southern hemisphere, given that it faces north (the hottest face in the southern hemisphere). Juncal attracts many glaciologists from around the world who come here to study the glacier.

Lenght base to glacier: 5 miles

Steep average: 9,8 - 5,5%

Slope: 1968 feets

Base Altitude: 8.200 feets

Max Altitude: 9500 feets

Most of the trek is along a soft-sloped path with amazing views of Mt. Alto Los Leones (The High Lions), including rock walls of more than 3,000 vertical feet. Many mountaineers have often compared it to the Matterhorn in Switzerland.
We will cross a few streams and experience breathtaking landscapes. Near the glacier we will be amazed by the magic green wetlands sitting under a dark blue sky and ice summits of almost 20,000 feet.
The ice of the glacier falls down from the gigantic summits, into the flat of the valley, appearing like a huge tongue of ice. We will experience the magic of walking over millenial ice and drink ancient water.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

When is pick up and drop off time?                                                  

Pick up is at 8:30 hrs. in Santiago (Hotel or place previously defined). Drop off is at 20:00 hrs. in Santiago (Hotel or place previously defined).

Where do I get picked up?

At your Hotel or any meeting point that you chose inside the Santiago area.

What do we eat during the expedition?

It`s mainly easy to cook food because we are on remote places, but we always include nice gourmet touches, tasty appetizers, abundant and varied breakfasts and delicious pastas.  A) Dinners: nicely cooked pastas. B) Breakfasts: bread, jam, honey, oat meal, cheese, coffee, tea, mate, etc. C) Snack: There are no lunches, because the day is used to move, that’s why we carry great snacks based on cookies, dry fruits, isotonic juices, fruits, etc.

If it is a day trip we will include only a big snack.

Where do we sleep?

Inside our Mountain Hardware tents on the feet of the glacier surrounded by 6.000 mts peaks and starry skies!

How do I get prices and itineraries?

Write us to contacto@andesexplora.com and we will answer you with prices and itineraries ASAP.

What do I have to bring with me?

It’s mainly your personal outdoor outfit.  We will send you a check list, so you don`t forget anything at home. For multi-day expeditions you will need a sleeping bag and a sleeping pad, if you don`t have, you can rent it with us.

Does it require previous experience?

No, you don`t need previous experience. But you need to be a physically active person.

What does it include?

The details are on the itinerary, ask for it to contacto@andesexplora.com

Where is the trekking?

Through the length of the Juncal River valley. We will travel between 6.000 mts peaks until we encounter the Juncal Glacier, where we will be able to walk over millenary ice.