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[[ArchivoFile:Panoramica capitan del quempo.jpg|thumb|center|1000px|Panorámica del Cerro Plomo desde la cumbre del [[Capitán del Quempo]]. También se observa el menos conocido [[Nevado el Plomo]], entre otras muchas montañas. Diciembre de 2009.]]
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*Imposing views of the central Andes and the Santiago valley
*Stunning Colgante Glacier (“Hanging Glacier)
[[ArchivoFile:panoramica macizo el plomo.JPG|thumb|center|1000px|Panoramic from the summit of [[Capitán del Quempo]], with Cerro Plomo and [[Nevado el Plomo]], among many others. December, 2009.]]
==When to visit ==
*'''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.
[[ArchivoFile:Mapa_acceso_olivares_por_cepo.jpg|thumb|Map of the ski resorts area. The lower green star shows Valle Nevado, the upper one La Parva]]
== Access ==
[[ArchivoFile:perfil de ascenso Cerro El Plomo desde La Parva.PNG|frame|center|Profile of the ascent of Cerro El Plomo from La Parva, starting at the station known as "3.100". If you begin from the resort of La Parva (2750m) itself, add 350 meters. If your are able to drive all the way to the top, you'll start at 3.480m]]
=== Stretch 1 : Valle Nevado option - Dam ===
[[ArchivoFile: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. ]]
=== Stretch 1: La Parva Option - Dam ===
[[ArchivoFile:Acceso_La_Parva.jpg|thumb|Map of access to Piuquenes Lagoon / Franciscano col from La Parva]]
La Parva Ski Center – Piuquenes or Franciscano lagoon
===Stretch 2: Dam - Piedra Numerada===
[[ArchivoFile:Macizo_el_plomo.jpg|thumb|600px|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]]
[[ArchivoFile:Piedra Numerada2.jpg|thumb|Piedra from the first viewpoint. Point 2 on the map]]
===Stretch 3: Ascending===
(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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{{colores|yellow|Route of ascent}}
{{colores|red|Route to Piedra Numerada and Valle Nevado}}
{{colores|blue|Route to Federación - Cancha Carrera exiting on La Parva ski center and route to Cerro Leonera}}
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[[ArchivoFile:Vista desde La Hoya.JPG|thumb|Vista desde campamento alternativo La Hoya]][[ArchivoFile:Refugio DAgostini.JPG|thumb|D'Agostini Shelter. Photo: Juan Francisco Bustos]][[ArchivoFile:Valle desde Pirca del Indio.JPG|thumb|View of Cepo Valley from the ridge]][[ArchivoFile:Pirca del Indio.JPG|thumb|Pirca del Indio]][[ArchivoFile:Glaciar Iver y Pirca del Indio.JPG|thumb|Iver Glacier Crossing. Ice ax and crampons are a must!]]
From Federacion you must leave the valley you were on, and zigzag the north hillside towards El Plomo. After 20-30 minutes on the hillside, you will reach a flat with some lagoons. This area is known as “La Hoya”.
==Photo gallery==
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El_Plomo_y_Altar_Santiago.JPG|Cerro El Plomo and [[Cerro Altar]] from Santiago.
File:Piuquencillo_de_cumbre.jpg|Cerro El Plomo, [[Nevado Juncal]] and [[Nevado El Plomo]] from the summit of [[Piuquencillo]]. Looking north, august 2002
