LA PALESTRA DEL MANZANO

Photo: M.Waldhoer
Overview of the Palestra del Manzanoi (left), Pared del Mota (right), and Cresta del Manzano (above). A hiking path follows the electric power line.

This cliff offers a broad range of routes within all grades. The excellent rock has thin and sharp holds and quickly works up the skin. The rocks on the left side are completely developed, but recently a new face to the right of the Palestra has been added with 5 routes. Follow the path along the powerline some 10 min. until you see an evident face about 100m above the trail. There are some poor sites for camping, but no water. Be careful as it is private ground.

Palestra del Manzano, photo: Pablo CortesThe cliffs of the Palestra del Manzano

  • Location: El Manzano en el Cajón del Maipo, 30 km from Santiago, see map Cajón de Maipo
  • Access: 20 min from car/bus
  • Rock: volcanic tuff, resembles sandstone
  • Routes: 40
  • Grades: 5.5-5.13
  • Characteristics: Face with small holds
  • Height: until 30m
  • Equipment: Bolts
  • Exposure: SW
  • Season: All year
  • Lodging: HOSTAL PALESTRAS
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