Cerro El Morado, Mountain summit in Cajón del Maipo, Chile
Cerro El Morado reaches 4,674 meters in elevation within the Andes mountain range, featuring steep rocky terrain and a glacier at its northern face.
In 1963, Professor Jan Oort led an international expedition on horseback through this region to identify potential locations for the European Southern Observatory.
Local mountaineers consider Cerro El Morado a fundamental training ground for developing high-altitude climbing skills in preparation for more technical Andean ascents.
The climbing season extends from September through May, with guided expeditions departing from Santiago and including necessary equipment, water, and food provisions.
The mountain contains ice caves at its base, formed by glacial movements, which provide researchers with data about climate patterns in the central Chilean Andes.
GPS coordinates: -33.73021,-70.06415
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58
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