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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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{{no confundir[[File:panoramica macizo el plomo.JPG|Not to be confused thumb|center|1100px|Panoramic from the summit of [[Capitán del Quempo]], with Cerro Plomo and [[Nevado el Plomo]], a sixthousand far less visited}}among many others. December, 2009.]]
== 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)
[[File:panoramica macizo el plomo.JPG|thumb|center|1100px|Panoramic from the summit of [[Capitán del Quempo]], with Cerro Plomo and [[Nevado el Plomo]], among many others. December, 2009.]]
==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.
[[File: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 =====By car===From Santiago, take the paved road G-21 towards the ski centers and “Los Bronces” mine. Distance is 15,8 km towards the fork that leads to the mine, measured from Terpel gas station which is located at the end of Las Condes Av (meeting ground for skiers, cyclists, and mountaineers that venture into the valley). Take a right at the fork and continue on a very narrow paved road that abruptly ascends on closed curves. Road protection is poor and you should drive with caution especially during the winter months. An additional 16km on this mountain road will take you to the town of Farellones, on curve 40, 32km from Santiago. From Farellones, it is 13km more on a road that ascends many more curves up to the 3025 AMSL of Valle Nevado hotel, where there is a spacious parking lot. Dam}}==Route description=By public transportation===During the ski season (mid June to the end of September), the following companies make the trip:* SNOWTOURS* Address: Huerfanos 502, next to Santa Lucia hill, Bellas Artes neighbourhood, near Santa Lucia (red line 1) and Bellas Artes (green line 5) metro stations * Phone: (2) 2982 8200 - (2) 3216 1106 - Whatsapp: +569 7997 3170* reservas@snowtours.cl* Departures from: Airport, Downtown Santiago (on Huerfanos and Santa Lucia), hotels and other spots. * They also do trips from the airport to downtown, vineyard tours, Valparaiso and Vina del Mar, Isla Negra and other spots. They are the cheapest and leave the earliest. It is very easy to get to them and their meeting spots* KL Adventure* Address: Santa Isabel Supermarket Cantagallo, Las Condes, Santiago* Fono: (2) 217 91 01* Departures from: Airport, Santa Isabel Supermarket Cantagallo, Ski Rental.They are located almost at the entrance of the road to the ski centers, service is only from the hotel. * Ski Total* Address: Avda. Apoquindo 4900 Local 37-46 (Omnium building), Santiago* Phone: (2) 246 68 81* Departures from: Omnium building, Santa Isabel Supermarket Cantagallo, Los Trapenses mall.
==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.
[[File:perfil de ascenso Cerro El Plomo desde La Parva.PNG|frame|center|Profile By foot, instead of taking the ascent road at the left of Cerro El Plomo from La Parvathe slope, starting advance along the road that ascends straight facing the slope, keeping the wooden fences at your immediate left. At 3150m there will be a bifurcation: take the station known as "3right.100"It will go down a few meters. If you begin from The road starts to progressively bend to the resort of La Parva east, in an area almost flat. You will reach a small dam (2750mdifferent to the two described in the access section) itself, add 350 meters. If your are able Circle the dam along its right, and then carry on to drive the north. From then onwards, you will walk along a pedestrian trail, which resulted from the construction of a pipe. Following this trail you will Las Ballicas station. From there, follow the same road described above, all the way to the dam on top, you'll start at 3.480m]] === Stretch 1 : Valle Nevado option - Dam === [[File:Pistas Valle Nevado2.jpg|thumb|Map Only at the beginning take the shortcut straight along the bottom of Valle Nevado ski pistes. The red circle marks the exit where valley instead of walking the treks [[Piedra Numerada]] and El Plomo Base camp startample curve of the motorable road. ]]
 ====On the car path==== Either by foot or by 4x4, the route starts at the hotel itself. You go on a narrow pass to the left of the hote, turn right immediately after, and take the route that ascends the mountain. It will make a curve and continue on the left hillside. You will find other routes that descend to the left and routes that ascend to the right, but you must continue on the same path until reaching the high part of the mountain ridge shared with the hotel. You can also recognize it because the “El Mirador” ski lift ends in this area. From here you must go down on the path that will take you to a small dam to the north (do not mistake for the dam you can see to the south). Immediately after the dam you will reach a fork, from here there is a path to the right (east) that ends in the Tres Puntas rope tow lift 100 meters further. Basically, you should follow this rope tow lift but not on this path. To take the correct path you must turn left at the fork, advance 150 meters, cross a small creek and then continue east. The path makes a small zigzag, moves to the valley of the Tres Puntas rope tow and continues on its hillside until reaching a great dam. Here is where the adventure begins. === Stretch 1: La Parva Option - Dam ===[[File:Acceso_La_Parva.jpg|thumb|Map of access to Piuquenes Lagoon / Franciscano col from La Parva]] La Parva Ski Center – Piuquenes or Franciscano lagoonThe route begins at La Parva ski center. The first stretch passes through the ski pistes up to Piuquenes lagoon (which stands a little over 3,600 AMSL). To get to the top of the “Las Aguilas” ski lift from the ski centers , there are various options.By Foot: Walking on the ski pistes (or on the car path) up to the end of “Las Aguilas” ski lift (3,555 AMSL)By Car (November or December through May) You must get to the highest street of La Parva (called Emillie Allais) and 100 meters after it ends, take the dirt road to the right. This road will take you on 1.8 km of gravel in good condition up to the parking lot called “Campamento Base” (Base Camp) located at an altitude of 2.980 AMSL. You can request the key to the gate that blocks the way further on the Base Camp area and continue by car on a dirt road in decent state up to the end of the Las Aguilas ski lift. The key must be requested at La Parva headquarters located in the same town, next to the little church. You must leave your ID for them to hold until you return the key. We recommend to first call the number +56222209530. Please keep in mind that they would be doing you a favor and it’s not their obligation. There are many forks on this road, so we recommend carrying the green route on the map. Ski Lift Las Aguilas ski lift works during the summer weekends. For the 2016 season, the price of the ticket for mountaineers are as follows : Both ways for a total of $10.000 CLP, and one way is $6.500. More info on this on La ParvaIt is advisable to check the dates for which you intend to visit the center, since something could happen that could drag the process of buying the ticket. This way you can anticipate the mishap and avoid wasting precious time on a bureaucratic process.  Between the months of June and end of September, during the ski season, there are no specially priced tickets for mountaineers, so you would have to pay full price ($45.000 CLP on 2016). You would take the Flores lift and then Las Aguilas.  The shelter at the the top of Las Aguilas lift, where these three routes lead to, is 50 meters lower than Piuquenes or Franciscano lagoon, so the lagoon is reached with just an additional 20 minutes by foot. As a reference, consider the Falsa Parva mountain (3,999 AMSL), whose base finds both the ski lift shelter as well as the lagoon. From the shelter you must keep walking on the car path which goes East. After an additional 100 meters, turn left traversing a little 30 meter hill with clearly marked paths. Once the col has been reached, you can admire the Piuquenes lagoon at a very close distanace. Piuquenes Lagoon – Dam===Stretch 2: {{Dam - Piedra Numerada=== [[File: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]] [[File:Piedra Numerada2.jpg|thumb|Piedra from the first viewpoint. Point 2 on the map]]  '''Meeting Point for Valle Nevado and La Parva paths'''<br>''Altitude: 3.550 AMSL | Km:0'' Upon reaching this area of the dam, you must continue on the path that descends the hillside in direction to the northeast, or in other words, to the creek and green valley. '''Creek (Point 2)'''<br>''Altitude: 3.425 AMSL | Km:1'' You will reach a small creek of crystal clear water (ok to drink), which is a good spot to fill up. After crossing the creek, the path begins to ascend. You must skip through rocks which during the winter will creep from under the snow. After 1,1km and a 90m altitude difference, you will reach the highest part of the hill: a nice overlook of the Cepo valley. First Lookout Point (Point 3) Altitude: 3.512 AMSL | Km:2,1From this point you can clearly see the Cepo river valley and the impressive glaciers of “El Plomo” on the background. The vegetated plateau on the Cepo river bed up the valley, belongs to “Piedra Numerada”, a very good spot for camping. Immediately after this flat, you will see rocky walls that mark its abrupt south border. You must continue on the path that now has a north direction and softly descends. '''Detour to “Piedra Numerada” (Point 4)'''<br>''Altitude: 3.407 AMSL | Km:3,8''You have arrived to the wetlands of “Piedra Numerada”, a peaceful valley with plenty of water and vegetation. If you would like to go to the camping area you must abandon the path and walk towards the center of the wetland, where you will find good camping spots. If you wish to keep going towards “Federación” you must continue on the path with direction to the north.}}
===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''