Central Chile Hiking - Snowshoeing - Bird Watching - Road Trips

Walking Over the City: Hiking - Half Day - Easy

Santiago is one of the best cities in the world to practice hiking. Surrounded by hundreds of summits which allows outdoors sports all the year.

Take a short hike to one of the most emblematic summits of Santiago.

This small mount of 4265 ft is the perfect place for a short escape from the city to make good contact with nature and see great views of the Andes Range over Santiago

Highlights: great views of the city and the Andes Range / Sclerophyllous forest / 20 minutes from Providencia

Options: choose morning, afternoon versions, or a night hiking version with amazing views of the city lights of six million people.

Location

Santiago, Chile

Difficulty

Easy

Hiking time

1 hour of ascent, 15 min of rest at the summit, and 30 min of descent.

Transportation time

30-40 min from the meeting point at Providencia.

Technical data

Distance: 1.2 miles round trip / Ramp: 885 ft. / Maximum altitude: 4265 ft

Season

Year-round.

Requirements

The age of participants must be between 14 and 75 years old. The physical and medical conditions must be compatible with activity (When in doubt, please ask). [/well][/tab]

The times on the itinerary below are an approximation of the schedule. These times could vary depending on the weather and the speed of your group. A more accurate pick -up time will be delivered once we receive your pick -up address obtained through the booking process.

  • 10:00 Meeting Point (your hotel or another point)
  • 10:30 Walking starts in the native forest.
  • 11:20 Summit lookout.
  • 11:20 - 11:35 Rest and time to take photos and look around the amazing landscape
  • 13:05 Back in the starting point
  • 13:30 Back in your hotel.

Warning: This activity could include hiking in irregular terrain, sudden changes of weather, walk under the strong sun.

What's included

  • Private transportation.
  • Guides: 1 each 4 clients
  • Hiking poles
  • Snack (isotonic juice and granola bars)
  • Access to a private trail
  • First aid kit
  • VHF Radio and Satellite Phone

What's not included

  • Personal Clothing (check "Gear")
  • Small backpack (rent available)
  • Personal Insurance

What to bring:

Summer:

  • Small backpack. If you don't have one, we can rent you one. (10 USD)
  • First layer or sport t-shirt
  • Polar Fleece or similar
  • Wind jacket
  • Hiking pants or similar comfortable to walk/ shorts (ask for the weather the day before)
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat/ lip balm
  • Sunscreen

Winter:

  • Summer gear
  • Down or puffy Jacket
  • First layer upper and lower body
  • Liner gloves
  • Wool hat
  • Balaclava/ Neck gaiter
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