Backcountry Skiing on Volcán Lonquimay, Chile
Discover Volcán Lonquimay on a one-day guided ski touring adventure with certified IFMGA/UIAGM guide Pedro Pablo Sermini Lesser. This classic Chilean Andes experience combines accessible volcanic terrain, panoramic mountain views, and a rewarding ski descent from the upper slopes.
Private
1 Day
Jun - Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Climb and ski the iconic Volcán Lonquimay
- Enjoy a scenic one-day ski touring adventure in Chile’s volcanic Andes.
- Take in breathtaking views of lava fields, araucaria forests, and surrounding volcanoes.
Description
Join certified IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide Pedro Pablo Sermini Lesser for a beautiful one-day ski touring ascent of the iconic Volcán Lonquimay, located in the heart of Chilean Patagonia’s volcanic Andes.
Starting from the mountain town of Malalcahuello, this adventure offers an outstanding combination of accessible terrain, breathtaking volcanic scenery, and long ski descents on one of the most aesthetic volcanoes in southern Chile.
The ascent follows broad volcanic slopes with spectacular views of the surrounding Andean landscape, including ancient lava fields, native araucaria forests, and neighboring volcanoes. Depending on snow conditions and the group’s pace, we aim to reach the summit at 2,865 meters, where an unforgettable 360° panorama awaits.
After enjoying the summit, we transition for a long and rewarding ski descent back toward the lower slopes, often finding excellent corn snow during the austral spring season.
This program is ideal for skiers with previous backcountry skiing experience and good physical condition who are looking for a classic volcano ski mountaineering experience in the Chilean Andes.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Mountain guide expenses
- Transport to the start of the trip
Itinerary
Day 1: Backcountry ski on Volcán Lonquimay
One-day ski touring ascent of the iconic Volcán Lonquimay, located in the heart of Chilean Patagonia’s volcanic Andes.
Starting from the mountain town of Malalcahuello,
The ascent follows broad volcanic slopes with spectacular views of the surrounding Andean landscape, including ancient lava fields, native araucaria forests, and neighboring volcanoes. Depending on snow conditions and the group’s pace, we aim to reach the summit at 2,865 meters, where an unforgettable 360° panorama awaits.
After enjoying the summit, we transition for a long and rewarding ski descent back toward the lower slopes, often finding excellent corn snow during the austral spring season.
Details
More info
- This program is ideal for skiers with previous backcountry skiing experience and good physical condition who are looking for a classic volcano ski mountaineering experience in the Chilean Andes.
- Previous backcountry skiing experience and good physical condition are required
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Ice axe
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Goggles
Avalanche eqmnt
Climbing skins
Trail food for the entire day
About the guide
Pedro Pablo
Mountain Guide
UIAGM/IFMGA Guide from Chile
I’m a mountain guide of UIAGM –IFMGA. I was born in 1983, I live in Pucón, a small city in the northern Patagonia of Chile, a long and narrow country of mountains, that permits do a ski and ski tour in winter and spring and rock climbing and mountaineering in the spring, summer, and autumn.
I love all the mountains sports and enjoy spending my time there.
I start to guide since 2012 as a national mountain guide and since 2016 as an international mountain guide of UIAGM-IFMGA.
Languages
English | Spanish
Certificates
IFMGA | UIAGM
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