Climbing Cerro La Picada in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Day trip from Puerto Varas
Discover one of Chile's incredible mountains on this exciting one-day mountaineering adventure to the top of Cerro La Picada with José and the Huella Andina ANGM Mountain Guides team.
Private and Group
Andes
1 Day
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Nov, Dec
Occasional
All Levels
Highlights
- Ascend a beautiful mountain in Chile's oldest national park.
- Get prime views of the Todos los Santos Lake.
- Spend a different day going up a stunning mountain in Patagonia.
Description
Cerro La Picada is an exciting peak to climb in the Chilean Patagonia. With a simpler route than other ascents in the area, this one-day adventure is perfect for those looking to explore the mountains in the south and enjoy stunning views. Follow me!
First, let me share some interesting facts about this mountain:
It is located in the Los Lagos Region in southern Chile, in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, the oldest park in the country.
It has an altitude of 1,720 meters, so there’s no snow at the peak during the summer.
In winter, there is an alternative route to the summit with a multi-pitch climb on snow/ice.
Now, let’s continue on to our adventure:
Our trip begins at dawn driving from Puerto Varas to Ensenada and Las Casacadas Village. We’ll hike for 7 kilometers through the slopes of the Osorno Volcano and Cerro La Picada. Then, we’ll climb to the summit of our mountain. Depending on the season, we might need to use crampons and an ice-ax. Finally, we’ll go down by the same route.
The trail we’ll follow covers 16 kilometers and we’ll be ascending 900 meters. We’ll be going through rocks and maybe snow on an entertaining ascent with views of the major volcanoes, the Todos los Santos lake (one of the most beautiful and virgin lakes in the south of Chile) and the Llanquihue lake. Although the path is open year round, we recommend the spring and summer months for a better experience.
So, are you ready for a fun adventure up Cerro La Picada in Chile? Then send your request and get ready for an unforgettable and beautiful ascent!
If you are looking for more adventures in Chile, follow me up to the Osorno Volcano or the Calbuco Volcano.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transportation start and back
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Harness
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice axe
Price details
Price does not include guide tips, additional services or upgrades, personal gear, life and/or travel insurance, extra expenses for cities, meals not specified in the itinerary or not included in the menu, extra nights lodging in cities, or due to changes in the itinerary.
Details
More info This trip is not recommended for pregnant women, people with heart problems or disabilities. Participants under 18 need to present written authorization of parents or legal guardian. Participants need to be at least 15 years old. |
About the guide
José Miguel and the HAE Guides are based in the south of Chile. They are members of ANGM - the National Association of Mountain Guides - and local guides who are happy to share with you their experience and expertise in climbing, skiing and/or trekking, as well as their knowledge of the area and its people.
Huella Andina is a registered guiding company that has been developing mountain tours since 2009. We operate several trips in national parks and wilderness areas, specializing in expeditions to the main volcanoes of southern Chile: Osorno, Calbuco, Yates, Puntiagudo, as well as the high mountains of the Maipo Valley and the Atacama region.
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