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
Very high
All levels
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.
Meeting point
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).
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.
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Guiding agency
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.
Languages
English
Certificates
ANGM
Katharine
The trip was absolutely swell! Eduardo was incredibly kind and made me feel comfortable and confident in my first mountaineering trip. He provided me with any additional gear that I didn't have and was great at advising on best practices and checking in on how I felt periodically during our trek. The experience was absolutely incredible and I'm so thankful for Eduardo and his support in helping me gain this incredible achievement. The views and conditions were near perfect and we were able to see endless volcanoes, mountains and other natural wonders in every direction. This was definitely physically demanding but I believe that anyone that is reasonably active and has a positive mindset can summit!
Grace
Amazing experience, gracias!
Samuel
Christina
I had a wonderful time on my journey to the top of the Osorno Volcano and cannot recommend Huella Andina enough. José and his team were very good at communicating with me from the moment I booked my trip. While I had been initially a little hesitant, unsure if I had enough experience for this trip, José was very clear about what to expect and assured me that my prior experience was definitely sufficient, putting my mind at ease. The trip itself was very well organized. My guide, Falco, picked me up from my hostel in Puerto Varas. I was able to stay in the Teski Refuge the night before the ascent, enjoying a delicious dinner and breakfast prior to the start. The climb became a little technical, as conditions were icy toward the top, but Falco was an excellent lead, telling me exactly what to do once we started to use the ropes. The view from the top was very special as you climb above the sea of clouds and see other volcanoes in the distance. If you are planning a trip to Osorno, I highly recommend Huella Andina Expeditions to take you all the way to the top! Can't wait to come back to Chile and do another trek with them!
Sven
Jose Miguel is a very professional guide and I enjoyed the experience on Calbuco very much. Thanks for everything!
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