Recorrido Batea a Chancaca, Santiago

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.

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).

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.

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.