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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.]]{{RutaForm2_englishRutaForme|Actividad=TrekkingMontaña
|País=Chile (english)
|CiudadesChile=Santiago
|BellezaEscenica=Atractiva
|Atractivos=Vistas panorámicas, Glaciar, Río, Patrimonio Cultural
|DuraciónDuracion=4 días|Dificultad Física=Exigente|Dificultad Técnica=AltaFácil
|Sendero=Tramos sin sendero
|Señalizacion=Inexistente
|Primer ascenso=Gustavo Brandt y Rodolfo Luck, 1897
|Altitud=5424
|Latitud1=-33.317090
|Longitud1=-70.264224
|Latitud2=-33.311019
|Longitud2=-70.243399
|MetrosAscenso=2239
|MetrosDescenso=356
|AltitudMedia=4301
|Primer Autor=[[User:Jupa|Juan Pablo Ortega]]
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{{colores|red|Trek to the base campTo El Plomo}}
{{colores|blue|Other routes in the area: [[Travesía_Federación_-_Cancha_de_Carreras|Federación - Cancha Carrera]]}}
{{colores|yellow|Ascents in the area: [[Cerro_El_Plomo|El Plomo]], [[Cerro_Leonera|Leonera]], [[Cerro_Pintor|Pintor]], [[Cerro_La_Parva|Parva]]}}
{{colores|green|RoadsMotorable roads}}
{{colores|black|Ski lifts}}
{{colores|cyan|Walking route along the ski slopes of Valle Nevado (if there is still snow)}}
{{colores|purple|Alternative route from La Parva (longer)}}
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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:
*Live the “High Andes” experience
*Imposing views of the central Andes and the Santiago valley
*Stunning Colgante Glacier (“Hanging Glacier") ==Season ==[[File:panoramica macizo el plomoClimograma_farellones.JPGpng|thumb|centerClimograph of Farellones, village close to El Plomo]][[File:Pistas Valle Nevado2.jpg|1100pxthumb|Panoramic from the summit Map of Valle Nevado ski pistes. The red circle marks the exit where the treks [[Capitán del QuempoPiedra Numerada]], with Cerro Plomo and El Plomo Base camp start.]][[Nevado el File:Perfil_de_ascenso_Cerro_El_Plomo_desde_Valle_Nevado.PNG|thumb|Perfil de ascenso Cerro El Plomodesde el máximo vehicular de Valle Nevado]][[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, among many others9/9/07]][[File:Piedra Numerada2. Decemberjpg|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, 2009por 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.
(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''
'''Detour leaving the ridge (Point E)'''<br>
''Altitude: 5.032 AMSL | Km:11.6''
This detour is not totally clear and as many mountaineers miss this point, the path that continues on and passes it is almost more noticeable. Follow this rule: When the path begins to fade, start looking for a path on the left side of the ridge. If you make a mistake here and pass this point, it wouldn’t be so terrible as these two paths meet at Pirca del Indio, but the correct route is easier to follow.
Having left the ridge, you must do a small traverse. You will then gain altitude on a gorge that will leave you on a plateau. You must keep going towards the glacier, and just before the glacier you will reach Pirca del indio.
* Go back on the same route that was described in this description (Dam – Piedra Numerada)
* Go back via Cancha Carrera – Co Pintor – Falsa Parva (False Parva) described in Travesía Federación - Cancha de Carreras. A large stretch of this last option takes place on plateaus and ridges with great panoramic views. Strongly recommended!
==Weather forecast==
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Through La Parva, on the contrary, there is no control whatsoever.
{{Horses Farellones}}
==Photo gallery==
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