Recorrido Batea a Chancaca
5413 ft
11.2 mi
10.30 hrs
8005 ft
Recorrido Batea a Chancaca
Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey, Santiago
5413 ft
11.2 mi
10.30 hrs
8005 ft
The Batea to La Chancaca circuit. Located in the municipality of Santiago, this route is one of the most emblematic in the area.
Warnings
DIFFICULTY
What to bring?
It is necessary to wear clothing that covers the skin as much as possible, to wear a long-sleeved t-shirt, sturdy and flexible pants, hiking boots, hat or cap, buffs, sunglasses and also some sweatshirt or sweater to wear to the summit, because you usually arrive sweaty and you need to remove wet clothes and wear dry clothes that protect against gusts of wind.
How to get there?
Location:
To get to the beginning of this route, take the road to the national road and turn right in El Barrial, Santiago. You drive for approximately 20 minutes in the direction of the mountains until you reach a dirt road called Camino del Sendero, until this point it is advisable to leave small vehicles and walk 2 kilometers to the Witch Forest (where the route begins). If you are traveling in a large van or jeep vehicle, you can continue those 2 kilometers without any problem to the Witch Forest.
Parking:
For 4x4 vehicles: you can park in the Witch Forest, be careful not to obstruct the way for other vehicles or residents. The latter will add 8 extra kilometers (4 one way and 4 back).
Costs and Schedule:
This tour does not require any cost.
Route Trace:
The route is difficult, being hidden in sections, passing through several glens, landslides and high vegetation. There are several slats and multiple mojoneras that will make the job of locating the route more enjoyable, however, it is highly recommended that more than one has discharged the Wikiloc with enough battery.
How is the trail?
Physical Level
Technical Level
Solar Exposure
Altitude: 2440 msnm
Elevation: 1650 m
According to our nomenclature, this route has a degree of physical difficulty of level “9", which means that this route presents a fairly large physical challenge, with a difference in altitude of 1650 meters above sea level, taking approximately 10 to 12 hours to complete and should not start after 6 in the morning.
