After leaving our hotel, we head for route G-25 through the El Toyo region, where we will pass through villages such as San Alfonso, El Ingenio and San Gabriel. From San Gabriel we will arrive to a gravelled road to access the El Yeso reservoir (approx. 30 km). From the El Romeral sector we will access the entrance of the Yeso Valley park bordering alongside the reservoir, where we will begin our 6 km trekking to one of the Marmolejo hill viewing points. This hill is 6.109 Mt high and is considered to be the most southern 6K of the world. Our journey includes amazing views of the Andes mountains and typical flora and fauna of the high mountain range.
We will cross the Yeso estuary, going through meadow plains and we will start our descent through a trail up to the viewing point (3.200 Mt). After we have rested a while, we will continue our descent and marvel at the views towards the El Yeso valley.
•Participants
Min.: 1 – Max: Not specified.
Children. From 12 years old.
•Location and season
Our trip passes through a big part of the Cajon del Maipo taking us close to the border pass Piuquenes. This excursion is done in the El Yeso park, a private park located at 3.000 Mt.
This park is continually open, in general from October until the first snowfalls which completely block and cover the roads.
Summertime Schedule: 07:00 am.
Wintertime schedule: 08:00 am.
•Activity Outline
Participants, together with our guides, will be able to walk safely through this sector however it doesn’t have an established trail. A safety briefing will be done before the beginning of the trekking.
On this trip you will be able to read the surroundings, identifying the biotic and abiotic environment of the area and learn about some historical facts of the region.
•Characteristics
- Full day.
- Low difficulty.
- Includes walking sticks.
- Bandana and bottle Majadas as gift.
- Snack which includes: 2 chef sandwiches, energy bar or brownie, dry fruits and fruit.
•Itinerary
- 17:00 Briefing prior to trekking (day before).
- 06:00 Breakfast.
- 06:30 Leaving hotel.
- 08:00 beginning trekking.
- 14:00 Return to hotel.
- 16:00 – 16:30 Arrival hotel.
