Marmolejo

Height: 6,108 m
Countries:
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Marmolejo, towering in the Andes, invites climbers on a thrilling ascent through snow-covered slopes and icy ridges, promising an adventure amidst the pristine landscapes of the Chilean wilderness. What makes this climb truly enticing is the chance to conquer the highest peak in Chile, immersing oneself in the untouched beauty of the region while experiencing the unique blend of technical challenge and awe-inspiring scenery that defines the allure of South American mountaineering.
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on one of the world’s iconic climbs. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.

Difficulty

  • F: Easy (alpine grade 1)

When to go

  • December to February

These are pictures taken while climbing Marmolejo. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Marmolejo, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.

Guide links

These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Marmolejo. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Marmolejo. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
GuideInfoCost
Spondylus Emotion & Experienceview guides trip webpage from $1,490
Andean Trailsview guides trip webpage from $2,056
Grupo Alpamayo Tours logoGrupo Alpamayo Toursview guides trip webpage from $2,550
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.

What you can see from the summit of Marmolejo. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.


Marmolejo Links

useful websites, Groups and communities

Groups / links with more info on the Marmolejo route.