Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This excursion is an excellent opportunity to experience high altitudes and admire the wonderful Andean landscape.
El Pintor is a magnificent mountain that rises above 4,000m (13,123ft) from sea level. Of moderate technical difficulty, this colourful giant offers excellent views of deep valleys and huge neighbouring andean peaks.
The ascent begins at La Parva Ski Resort. The first stage of the trek will bring us to Laguna Piuquenes sector at 3,599m (11,482ft). After a short rest here we will climb up 200m (656ft) more to a promontory named Falsa Parva. From this point we will continue for two more hours following a practically flat trail crossing by a desert and rocky landscape, to finally give our last efforts to attack the summit of this challenger.
ATTENTION
This is a high mountain experience that requieres good mental and physical condition. Atmospheric pressure decreases in high altitudes and may provoke altitude sickness resulting from shortage of oxygen.
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Trekking poles
Professional guide
First aid kit
Lunch
Binoculars
Confortable transport
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Accident insurance
Personal clothing
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel in Santiago
La Parva, La Parva, Chile El Pintor (The Painter) is a magnificent mountain that rises above 4,000m (13,123ft) from sea level. Of moderate technical difficulty, this colourful giant offer for those who came to meet it, an excellent view of deep valleys and huge neighbouring Andean peaks.
The ascent begins at La Parva Ski Resort. The first section of the trek will bring us to the sector of Laguna Piuquenes at 3,599m (11,482ft), a lagoon that resembles the shape of an eye. After a short rest we will climb up 200m (656ft) more to a promontory named Falsa Parva. From this point we will continue a two hour hike following a practically flat trail that crosses through a desert and rocky landscape, to finally give our last efforts and attack the summit of El Pintor.
Fresh thin air and panoramoc views of some of the highest American summits. We will distinguish huge mountains like Marmolejo, Piuquenes and Tupungato, as well as mount El Plomo, which with its altitude of 5,550m (17,795ft), rises from the north offering a great impression with its majestic hanging glaciers.
Attention! This is a high mountain experience and requieres good mental and physical condition. Atmospheric pressure decreases in high altitudes and may provoke altitude sickness: nausea and exhaustion resulting from shortage of oxygen.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Minimum age is 13 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Nick_E
21 Mar 2024
Had a great day with Nicolas and Daniel. If you’re an experienced hiker this hike will be a blast. Amazing views all around. The provided lunch was nutritious and plentiful. Thanks guys!
Cindy v
08 Nov 2017
I booked this tour solo so went alone with one of the Coigue guids (Sebastian). I booked it via email and they replied quickly and correctly. Furthermore, they made sure I was well prepared (brought sun glasses, hiking boots and so on). The guide spoke perfect English. He was not very talkative but nice and friendly and the owner also called during the trekking to check whether everything was okay. The trekking was very nice. If your fit it is not too difficult, if you are not fit, it might be tough.. It was a fantastic sunny day, clear blue skies, while the mountain was still partly covered with snow. I loved the silence up in the mountains. The views were amazing, as well as the condors I spotted.
Clinton_R
22 Oct 2017
This tour was amazing! Highly recommended!!! Nicholas was a extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly guide! A must do for your visit to Santiago!
This tour in
Chile
is organized by
Coigue Expeditions
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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