Ski touring in the volcanoes in Chile

Andrea, IFMGA certified mountain guide, takes you on a 16-day trip around the most famous volcanoes in Araucania, Chile, to ski tour in a magical environment. Villarica, Osorno, Puyehue and many more!

Andes

16 Days

Sep

High

Description

I invite you in this occasion to a fantastic ski touring adventure to several volcanoes in Chile. During two weeks, we will ascend the famous Chilean cones and enjoy long and scenic descents.

The region of Araucania is one of the best areas for ski adventurers in South America. Indeed, here it's easy to find wild terrain with perfect snow. Besides, the background is no less than wonderful forests and beautiful lakes.

The volcanoes that we will explore range between 2000 and 3000 meters of altitude. Some of them are active! To boost your imagination, here are some names: Lonquimay, Lanin, Villarica, Osorno. But we will ski down many more, check the details in the itinerary below.

This is the perfect trip for ski tourers looking for a challenge and to discover a remote region. The slopes are extremely varied. Sometimes steep, they make for incredible descents!

I organized this trip to leave from Milan.

Did you find this ski touring plan tempting? Then please get in touch with me and let's explore the Chilean Andes together! And if you are looking for a ski touring trip in the European winter, check out this one in the beautiful Maira Valley.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Flight to the start

Price details

The price includes the flight from/to Milan with ski baggage and a 20kg baggage.
The transfers are in Jeep 4x4.

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Milan to Temuco via Santiago

Day 2: Transfer to Andenrose Lodge

Day 3: Ski touring Lonquimay (2865m)

Day 4: Ski touring Llaima (3125m)

Day 5: Transfer to Pucon

Visiting the town.

Day 6 to 7: Ski touring Lanin (3777m)

We ski down 2000m! We sleep in the bivac.

Day 8: Ski touring Villarica (2840m) - Return to Pucon

Day 9: Ski touring Mocho

Overnight in Neltune. Possible visit to waterfalls.

Day 10: Transfer to Entrelagos or Puyehue

Settle in the lodge and relax.

Day 11: Ski touring Puyehue (2240m)

Day 12: Ski touring Casablanca (1190m)

Day 13: Ski touring Osorno (2652m) - Return to Puerto Varas

Day 14: Transfer to Temuco

Visiting the city.

Day 15 to 16: Flight back to Milan

Details

More info

You need to bring normal ski touring equipment. You need to be in good physical shape and know how to use crampons.

Meeting point

Milan

About the guide

Andrea

5.0

(5)

Mountain Guide

I am a certified Mountain Guide living in Val Maira, where I'm from.
I practice all the aspects of the mountain, but above all what I like the most is exploring wild and unfrequented paths.
I love travelling. have vast experience in the area of Barcelona and Sheffield, in the heart of the Peak District.
I work together with other IFMGA mountain guides, within the Global Mountain team.
I alternate my passion for the mountains with my other job as an engineer.

Languages

Italian | English

Certificates

IFMGA

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What people are saying about Andrea

Mattias

Sophie

Exemplary is the word. Andrea's colleague Simone was my guide for this ascent. Andrea coordinated my solo expedition of Monte Argentera with only a few days notice. Conversation with Simone was easy and fascinating from the get-go. He tailored the expedition to suit me best: we moved at a faster pace and took time to meet the wild animals. He introduced me to harness-and-rope based mountain-climbing and created challenges within my limits - always acknowledged the small accomplishments which was very reassuring!. After the main ascent, Simone used his climbing expertise to reach a child who had fallen from a cliff and assisted in an air-ambulance secours. He took it all in his stride and his humility and heroism were exemplary. As my mountaineering debut, I've come away from the experience with confidence, trust and fascination - I would be thrilled to do another.

Jozsef