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{{no confundir|Not to be confused with [[Nevado el Plomo]], a sixthousand far less visited}}[[File:Panoramica capitan del quempo.jpg|thumb|center|1100px|Panorámica del Cerro Plomo desde la cumbre del from the summit of [[Capitán del Quempo]]. También se observa el menos conocido Among many others, [[Nevado el Plomo]], entre otras muchas montañasis visible to the right. Diciembre de December 2009.]]
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== In a Nutshell ==
[[File:Macizo_el_plomo.jpg|thumb|El Plomo massif viewed from [[Capitán del Quempo]]. In the center of the image you can see the Cepo brook, which’s ascent signifies a good stretch of the route. Looking to the north, December 2015]]
“El Plomo” is without a doubt Santiago’s most emblematic mountain and one of the most imposing of the central valley. With its grand size it can be seen from anywhere in the Santiago valley. It is the city’s great guardian. Every time you look up you can see it as the background curtain of The Andes. Sacred Mountain for the Incas and place of initiation for many mountaineers in Chile, it is definitely a “must-see” and should be visited at least once, especially by those who live in Santiago.
Guaranteed:
*Imposing views of the central Andes and the Santiago valley
*Stunning Colgante Glacier (“Hanging Glacier)
==When to visit Season ==[[File:Climograma_farellones.png|thumb|left|Climograph of Farellones, village close to El Plomo]][[File:Pistas Valle Nevado2.jpg|thumb|Map of Valle Nevado ski pistes. The red circle marks the exit where the treks [[Piedra Numerada]] and El Plomo Base camp start.]][[File:Piedra Numerada (5).jpg|thumb|Starting the descent from the dam. 9/9/07]][[File:Piedra Numerada (2).jpg|thumb|View after the valley, 9/9/07]][[File:Piedra Numerada2.jpg|thumb|Piedra Numerada from the first viewpoint. Point 2 on the map]][[File:Piedra Numerada (7).jpg|thumb|Piedra Numerada. 9/9/07]][[Archivo:Piedra_Numerada_por_Carlos_Hevia_Patagon_Journal.jpg|thumb|Piedra Numerada, por Carlos Hevia, Patagon Journal]][[File:Piedra Numerada (9).jpg|thumb|Valle del Cepo desde Piedra Numerada. 9 de septiembre de 2007]]
*'''Mountaineering''': Between November and April. Summer weekends can get crowded, so if you’re looking for a wild high mountain experience, either choose a different destination or visit on a weekday.
*'''Ski Touring''': From June to generally the first half of October.
==Route Description==You can start on this route from Valle Nevado or La Parva. Kilometer 0 on the description ski slopes (not the altitude profileonly if it can't be driven) has been defined as the point where these two paths join and correspond to the dam located on Tres Puntas ski piste in Valle Nevado.===
The first part of hiking route is different than the motorable road, because it avoids the ascent to Cerro Mirador, and hence is described below.
===Piedra Numerada from the first lookout. Point 2 on the map- Federación===
After Piedra Numerada, the path is flat and easy to travel, you will pass some small creeks and after 800 meters, you will reach the Cepo river.
Along with La Hoya, Federacion is one of the possible camping spots for those who venture into the summit of El Plomo. It is located at the end of the Cepo river valley, and is protected from the wind by rock walls, La Leonera and El Plomo peaks. One hundred meters up the valley there is a small glacier that provides water to the campsite. It freezes during the night so we recommend filling up as soon as you reach Federacion.
===Stretch 3: AscendingFederación - Summit El Plomo===
(Note: Starting at this point, you can also opt to climb Punta Santiago, a less ambitious goal than El Plomo, or use it as an acclimation step before attempting to reach the summit of El Plomo)
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[[File:Vista desde La Hoya.JPG|thumb|Vista desde campamento alternativo La Hoya]]
[[File:Refugio DAgostini.JPG|thumb|D'De Agostini Shelter. Photo: Juan Francisco Bustos]]
[[File:Valle desde Pirca del Indio.JPG|thumb|View of Cepo Valley from the ridge]]
[[File:Pirca del Indio.JPG|thumb|Pirca del Indio]]
''Altitude: 4.531 AMSL | Km:10.1''
A great overlook of the Iver and Colgante glaciers and La Hoya valley. This path turns towards the east, and begins a marked ascent on a zigzag that will continue until reaching the ridge. Here you can see D’Agostini De Agostini shelter at a close distance.
'''D'De Agostini Shelter (Point C)'''<br>
''Altitude: 4.620 AMSL | Km:10.5''