Santiago Metropolitan · Hiking

Sendero Valle Del Mesoncito

2.6 mi
round trip
3,684 ft
climb
11,752 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Valle Del Mesoncito is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (5.1 miles round trip) in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile. It runs between about 8,270 ft and 11,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,580 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San Gabriel, about 13 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Torreones, Punta Ventanas and Mirador del Rubillas. Cascada del Mesoncito is within about 3 miles. For camping, Pirca del Visionario and Campamento Mesoncito are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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