Trekking to Cerro Colchiquí (Charalqueta), Ongamira

Cerro Colchiquí, also known as Charalqueta, lies about 115 km from the city of Córdoba, in Ongamira, within the Valle de Punilla, and forms part of the Sierras Chicas range. At 1,575 metres above sea level, it offers one of the finest viewpoints over the Valle de Ongamira.

It is an ideal destination for hiking and trekking: the ascent is low to moderate in difficulty and takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, following a circuit that passes through an archaeological site before reaching the summit viewpoint. The reddish-hued hill and its landscape of rock formations and native vegetation share the same geological origin as Los Terrones and Cerro Colorado.

Technical details:

• Technical difficulty: easy
• Physical difficulty: easy
• Distance: approximately 7 km
• Elevation gain: 350 m
• Maximum altitude: 1,575 m a.s.l.
• Duration: 1 h 30 min to 2 h (one way)

Recommendations: plan your trip in advance, check the weather forecast, wear appropriate clothing and trekking footwear, bring 2 litres of water, pay the site entrance fee and complete the registration. Group departures with a licensed guide from Conociendo Cba.