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Cochamó's Vistas

& scenic wonders

This Yosemite of Chile offers some of Patagonia's most incredible scenery. These photos give a glimpse, but nothing compares to seeing it for yourself...




Cragging

Not just bigwalls

Climbers come to Cochamó now as much to accomplish bigwalls as they do to enjoy short routes. These photos depict a variety of walls and their crack, sport, face, caves, deep-water bouldering. If you plan to only crag, don't leave your gear behind. A small rack will open up loads ...

    



   

Climbing Topos

200 drawings of routes and walls

Since 1998, climbers have mapped their new routes through hand-drawn topos. The following collection is in alphabetical order according to route or wall name. The Refugio Cochamó keeps the originals in their library....




Cochamó's Best

Rock Climbing Photos

During the last 10 years we have collected photos from many climbers. This selection depicts climbing, its scenery and its people...

    



   

E.Z. Does It

5.10d 350 meters

This prominent dihedral system has become an area classic finishing atop in valley's most popular peak, Trinidad....




Tigres del Norte

Cochamó's Longest Route

Tigres del Norte (5.12d 1,200 m) stands as the longest route in Cochamó. After 18 days on the wall, the Swiss team of Tom Holzhauser, Dominik Angehrn and brothers Michi and Jvan Tresch completed the longest free route in the valley. They had attempted a line to the left of ...

    



   

Cochamó eXp

Rock'trip 2010

Chilean eXpuesto Films released this trailer from their visit during the Roc Trip Festival 2010. The short video gives some glimpses at climbing, hiking, the valley and some of the festival's festivities...




Las Venas Abiertas de Latinoamérica

Photos from the Spanish-German-American's

This beautiful line up one of the valley's most beautiful walls follows a mix of cracks, face and a vein....

    



   

Cochamó Climbing Images

Selection 2007-2008

This collection shows some of the excellent images collected from the 2007-2008 season....




Down La Junta's Natural Waterslides

Its existence threatened by power companies

The power company Endesa has solicited water rights for a large hydroelectric plant in numerous touristic areas of the valley, including one in Cochamó Valley's most popular attractions: the natural water slides of La Junta. Such a project would eliminate this and many other natural wonders...

    



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Wonders of Cochamó (in 30 seconds)

a short Brazilian film

In 2006, Brazilians Chiquinho Hartmann and his crew came and made this excellent, short video depicting some of Cochamó's highlights...




Wassermusik

800-meter German route on Trinidad

This 2007 German line Wassermusik, or Water Music, (5.12c 800m) climbs the Trinidad peak combining cracks, flares and face....

    



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Cerro Arco Iris

the valley's most breath-taking peak

These images will take you on a walk up past 3000-year-old alerce trees, rock balconies and atop granite cliffs....




The Refugio Cochamó

Images of the valley's bed & breakfast

Welcome to Cochamó's bed & breakfast, or Refugio Cochamó, visual tour....

    



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First Attempts on the Arco Iris Wall

And images of other repeated routes

Truckee-Californian climbers Sam Skrocke and Scott Thelen snapped images on Trinidad and the first attempt up Arco Iris's head wall (2005)...




Sea Kayaking Video

in the Cochamó region

Rodrigo Condeza from MiraLejos.cl filmed spectacular footage of sea kayaking in the northern Patagonia region which explores the waters below glaciar-capped volcanoes, waterfalls and within the realm of sea lions and Austral dolphins...

    



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Down La Junta's Natural Waterslides

Part 2: The Steeper Side




The Waterfalls of Cochamó

    



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Hiking into Valle Cochamó




So Much to Do in Cochamó

Horseback, fly fishing, sailing, sea kayak...

This video briefly glimpses the many outdoor activities and adventures possible in the Cochamó region....

    



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Cochamó's Horse Culture




In the Water

Swimming in the Pools & Rivers

    






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