Ski mountaineering day on the Villarrica volcano (2,847m), near Pucón

An IFMGA-certified mountain guide, takes you to the Villarrica volcano for an exciting ski mountaineering adventure. Join him for an awesome day outing and explore one of the most popular mountains of South America!

TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Andes

DURATION

1 Day

OFFER PERIOD

Aug - Oct

FITNESS LEVEL

high

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Combine skiing and mountaineering in a same day-trip.
Reach the top of the amazing Villarica volcano, in Chile.
Ski on top-quality snow and enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes.

Description

The Villarrica is one of the most active volcanoes of Chile and a perfect destination for ski mountaineering adventures. Would you like to explore it with an expert local guide? Then join me for an unforgettable day outing!

Also known as RukaPillan (a Mapuche word for “House of spirits”), Villarrica (2,847m) is the most iconic Chilean peak and probably the most climbed in South America. With an intermittent lava lake in its crater, stunning volcanic caves and 40 km2 of glaciers, this mountain attracts adventurers from all over the world.

Our ascent starts from the base of Ski Pucon, a small ski resort. The first half or two thirds of the way we will hike up with skins. Once we get to a prominent rock known as the White Rock, we will probably need to use crampons due to the strong winds.

The summit of Villarrica has commonly smoke billowing from its crater. Furthermore, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding alpine landscape. After resting a little while and contemplating the natural beauty, it will be the time to ski. Steep slopes and top-quality powder snow are guaranteed!

Please note that this tour requires a considerable experience in ski mountaineering, and a good fitness level.

Besides, Pucón offers a lot of activities both for resting and for having fun. After a tiring day you can stay here to enjoy thermal waters, restaurants or discotheques.

So, if you are up for an amazing winter adventure in Chile, please contact me. Trust me: this ski mountaineering trip in the Villarrica volcano will be an unforgettable experience!

And if you are looking for a longer skiing tour, check out my 3-day program in Villarrica, Lonquimay and Llaima.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

Details

More info

Acent: 5 hours / Ski descent: 25 minutes

Meeting point

Pucón, Chile.

About the guide: Cristobal

Cristobal

5.00

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Mountain Guide

IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide from Chile

I was born in 1990, and I always been surrounded by mountains, with family and friends in the Andes.

I did the first Chilean ascent to Cerro Torre via Ferrari route, four ascents to Mt, Fitz Roy, more than 12 to Torres del Paine and the first alpine traverse of the three towers.

I also climbed in the Himalayas, Yosemite, and other Andean countries such as Argentina, Bolivia and Peru.

I did the IFMGA/UIAGM aspirant course in 2017 in Bolivia, and completed the AIARE level 2 avalanche training.

I work together with my brother Juan (we are the Señoret Brothers). Contact me if you want to discover the most beautiful mountain spots in Chile!

Languages

English

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What people are saying about Cristobal

Jono

4.00

Cristobel was a very knowledgeable guide and he provided a good level of encouragement to push me through hard sections of climbing rather than letting me give up. Unfortunately, my original guide for two days of climbing was unable to make it and so I was rebooked for 1 day of climbing with Cristobel. What was upsetting about this was that it was more expensive to complete 1 day of climbing compared to the two days I was originally booked in for. I ended up having to pay more money for half the climbing. I think Explore-Share could improve by having a more consistent price structure for the guides, or at least being clear about why one guide is more expensive.

Don

5.00

Great guide. Picked a well-rounded spot for a new group, with numerous options. Understanding of our lack of time at altitude. Great guy.

Ian

5.00

Excellent day at Portillo with Cristobal. He gave us several options in a planning session the night before. He also communicated well on the day of about current conditions and what we were seeing. We ended up doing a secondary objective due to what we saw in the field.

Eric

5.00

We had a great trip with Cristobal Senoret in torres del paine! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Beautiful backcountry.

Tom

5.00

Thanks for making the last minute arrangements with Cristobal for me. I had three great days in his company. Now looking forward to meeting Sebastian. Thank You very much for your help!