Climbing Yates Volcano in Los Lagos, Chile
The 2,187 m (7,175 ft) Yates Volcano in the gorgeous Los Lagos region in Chile awaits you on this unique 2-day climb led by José and the Huella Andina ANGM Mountain Guides team.
Group
Andes
2 Days
All year
Extremely Fit
All Levels
Highlights
- Climb through a dense forest, a scarsely populated region, and a glacier.
- Reach the summit of a Chilean Volcano.
- Enjoy unique views of the sea and of the Los Lagos region.
Description
At 2,187 m (7,175 ft), the Yates Volcano stands as the first predominant summit on the Austral Highway. This 2-day ascent will take you to its uncrowded summit from where you will enjoy spectacular views of the whole region.
Our program starts and ends in Puerto Varas, where we will meet before driving to the starting point of our ascent. On the first day, we will climb to our campsite, and on the second day, we will head very early in the morning to the summit and back.
Although you don't need prior mountaineering experience to join, an excellent fitness level is a must and your guide will evaluate the latter to determine whether you can climb. The second day of this program is demanding, it begins at 6 am, and ends at 10 pm back in Puerto Varas. In total, we will enjoy a 19 km (round trip) climb with an elevation gain of +/- 2.187 m.
Along the way, we will pass by local settlers, a dense forest, a change in vegetation, and a glacier before the summit. This wide variety of landscapes will give us a true taste of nature and of the gorgeous Los Lagos region.
If you're interested in joining this tour, then send your request to join. We offer guided group tours every day.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Rope
- Harness
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Avalanche equipment
- Camping equipment tents
Price details
INCLUDES:
Mountain guiding service in a group program; bilingual Spanish/English ANGM mountain guides; National Parks and/or private land entrance fees; excursions, transport and meals as described in the itinerary; activity insurance; first aid kit for wilderness areas; all group equipment per client as listed here (helmet, harness with accessories, crampons, ice axe, camping equipment); in areas without cell phone coverage, a 2-way satellite communicator (with real-time online tracking, SOS function), in areas with cell phone coverage, a 1-way satellite communicator and/or VHF radios.
The program includes dinners and breakfasts according to itinerary and accommodation in a mountain tent for 2 persons. We will have to carry common equipment, food and personal equipment in our backpacks.
NOT INCLUDED:
Tips, additional services or upgrades, personal gear, life and/or travel insurance, porters or horses (if available), extra expenses, alcoholic beverages, meals not specified in the itinerary or not included in the menu, extra lodging in cities or due to changes in the itinerary, everything else not mentioned in the program.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival-Campsite
7 am- Transport from Puerto Varas to Llaguepe.
10:30 am- Trekking to our campsite begins
3:30 pm- Arrival at the campsite (970 masl).
Day 2: Summit and Return
6 am: We set off on the west-face route.
12 pm: Summit. Start of descent to the camp.
3 pm: Rest at the campsite
4 pm: Return trek.
7 pm: Return to Puerto Varas.
10 pm: End of service.
Details
Accommodation You will camp in tents provided by the guides, you will need to bring your own sleeping pad and sleeping bag. |
Meeting point The trips starts and ends in Puerto Varas. |
Equipment you will need to bring
Other gear: Suitable clothes (first layer, fleece jacket, windproof and waterproof jacket and pants, trekking pants, thermal jacket, fleece gloves or first layer, windproof and waterproof gloves, warm hat); hiking boots (rigid sole, above the ankle and waterproof. A double boot is recommended); trekking poles; headlamp; sunglasses and/or goggles; backpack (+50L or large enough to carry your personal items plus those we provide); sleeping bag (comfort temperature of at least -7º celsius) and sleeping pad; water bottle (minimum 2 liters); protective sun screen (skin, lips). Recommended: gaiters, spare clothes (to leave in the vehicle), camera. Equipment rental is available. Inquire for more information or advice on the equipment. We will provide: common camping equipment, food, individual technical equipment.
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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