Plantilla:Province by Nilhue

From this point, there are 460 more meters of walking almost flat in direction until connecting with the path that comes from the West, that is born in San Carlos de Apoquindo (km 4,15, - 1844m).

Continue straight to the South. The next two kilometers are relatively fast and pleasant, since the path is rather flat, with some ups and downs, and a nice view towards Santiago.

At km 8 (2125m) this north-south edge ends, which we have been following, and turns east to ascend the slope that leads directly to the top of Cerro Provincia. From this point to the top, the path is only up, and always very clear. While some secondary branches appear here and there, sooner or later they all converge on the main route. At km 8.5 (2595m) a small rocky pass is reached. It is the only section with some degree of difficulty. You have to de-scale about three meters from a rock face. It is a very simple climb, which should not limit anyone, except those people with some physical impairment.

At km 8.8 you reach the false summit. The true top is 300 meters ahead by a flat path and without difficulty, which is reached at km 10.9, at an altitude of 2750m. From this point, you get a great panorama of the Central Andes, especially the lead massif) and the ski resorts. One hundred meters east, there is a Protege Project dome, which welcomes and can be used to spend the night.