It is a popular climb due to its accessibility and low level of difficulty by mountaineering standards (an 'F' or 'easy' on the Alpine scale).

The peak offers views of Santiago to the west, the Andes to the east, and Cerro El Plomo to the north.

[citation needed] People in fair physical condition can make the full ascent and descent in one day but it is quite exhausting.

There is a watering-station early on in the climb on the north route to the summit of the sub-peak called Alto del Naranjo, but in general hikers should start with their full water supply: 3 liters or more per day is recommended.

The mountain is not technical and a non-winter summit requires little equipment besides perhaps a hiking stick and a comfortable pair of boots.

Mostly there are cacti, small shrubs, short trees, lizards, occasional viscachas, and birds, including hawks and condors.