El Morado Hanging Glacier · Guided Hike in the Andes｜Chile

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Hi, I'm Andrés, a Sernatur-certified mountain guide and outdoor experience designer based in Santiago. I've been exploring the Chilean Andes for over 15 years and this is one of my favorite places to share with visitors near Santiago. Through ChileTraverse, I design private outdoor experiences that go beyond the typical tourist route, small groups, authentic territory, your pace.
Many people think that to see a glacier you must travel all the way to Patagonia. Surprisingly, just a few kilometers from Santiago, in the Cajón del Maipo, you can admire one of the most stunning glaciers in central Chile, the Hanging Glacier of El Morado, a tongue of ice that falls vertically from 4,647 meters above sea level.
This is a small group experience, maximum 12 people, your pace, your experience.
The drive from Santiago takes approximately 2 hours through stunning Andean scenery, with views of San José volcano at 5,856m, ancient rock walls, fossils, and Andean condors. Once at Arenas Park, we begin our 9km round trip hike to the glacier lake, guided by a Sernatur-certified bilingual guide with Wilderness First Responder certification.
Pick up available in Providencia, Las Condes and Vitacura. Meeting point confirmed upon booking.

SUMMARY
• Kind of activity: Hike
• Length of the tour: Full day
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Season: Year-round depending on weather conditions (in winter the use of snowshoes is required)
• Hiking length: 9 km (5.5 mi) round trip
• Max altitude: 3.260 masl (10.695 ft)
• Elevation gain: 660m (2,165 ft)
(Masl: meters above sea level)

ITINERARY
• 07:00-07:30 Hotel pick up
• 09:30-10:00 The hike starts (Arenas Park entrance)
• 12:30-13:00 Morado Lagoon and glacier looks out
• 13:30-14:30 lunch break and chilling time
• 14:30-17:00 Back to the hike starting point
• 17:00-17:30 Refreshments at the parking area (arenas Valley)
• 21:00-21:30 Hotel drop off

These timings will depend on the group pace and traffic conditions.
Note: Snowshoes are provided when required by snow conditions.