Volcanoes and Araucaria trees: 11-day freeride ski tour in Chilean Patagonia, from Temuco

Dive into the deep backcountry of Chile for an 11-day freeride skiing tour among the towering volcanoes of Patagonia with fully-qualified IFMGA guide Laszlo.

Andes

11 Days

Sep, Oct

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Ski among some of the best volcanoes in South America.

* Explore the vast breathtaking backcountry of Patagonia.

* Benefit from having a qualified UID el accompanying you.

Description

The wild south of Chile is home to spectacular stretches of volcanic scenery, blanketed with thick snow and dotted with glacial blue lakes.

Towering jagged summits, great glaciers and vibrant wildlife form the Chilean chunk of the Patagonia region.

Stunning scenery will capture your attention and leave you breathless each day of our tour.

We begin our snow-filled adventure in Temuco, the capital of the Araucanía region, and heart of the indigenous Mapuche culture.

Populated with active volcanos piercing the skyline, the region of Araucanía is carpeted with the Araucaria araucana, or monkey puzzle tree, which is endemic to the region.

We will head towards the Nevados de Chillan resort and take ski lifts to get us into the higher slopes.

Nevados de Chillan is a collection of stratovolcanoes and some of the most active in the country. Its peaks consist of Cerro Blanco (3,212 meters), Volcán Viejo (3,089 meters) and Volcán Chillán (1,186 meters).

After our exploration at Nevados de Chillan we’ll head further south to visit more striking volcanoes packed with explosive scenery.

The smoking crater and thick glacier of Villarrica is our ultimate destination. The frosty volcano rises to 2,860 meters and is one of the most active volcanoes in Chile.

Potential participants on this 11-day ski tour must have some previous backcountry skiing experience, as well as having a good level of fitness. You should be comfortable with 5-hour climbs and ski touring lengths of 7 hours.

Get in touch now to reserve your place on an 11-day freeride skiing tour of iconic Chilean volcanoes in Patagonia.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting day

After meeting we’ll drive to amountain huy close to Nevados de Chillan.

Day 2: Tour the area

We ski in the area that surrounds Las Trancas.

Day 3: Nevados de Chillan

Tour of the Nevados de Chillan.

Day 4: Drive to Antuco

We drive to our next destination.

Day 5: Antuco volcano

We drive to Laguna Laja and tour the Antuco volcano, with 1,400 meters of descent.

Day 6: Heart of Araucaria

We head further south and reach the heart of the Araucaria region, with our base at Canon Blanco.

Day 7: Sierra Nevada

We tour the stunning peak at the end of the Blanco valley, which measures 1,400 meters.

Day 8: Lonquimay volcano

We tour the Corralco area of the Lonquimay volcano.

Day 9: Tour of Pucon

We reach Pucon and climb up Quetrupillan volcano.

Day 10: Villarrica volcano

We ascend to the crater before experiencing thrilling descents.

Day 11: Departure

We drive back to Temuco and say our goodbyes.

Details

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Required equipment: backpack of 30-40 litres, glacier equipment of a harness, ice axe, crampons, 4 biners, 120cm sling, avalanche safety equipment, skis, climbing skins, ski touring boots, ski crampons, poles, touring trousers and wind and waterproof jacket, layered clothing, gloves and hat, sleeping bag, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, thermo and water bottle.

Meeting point

Temuco Airport in the early afternoon.

About the guide

Laszlo

Mountain Guide

When I was 15 yers old, I discovered the fascination of the mountains and began climbing in 1993. Over the time become the walls longer and steeper.
2010 That's when I became really interested in guiding and discovered my passion for training. I started guiding in 2013, and work with my motivated guide Friends summer and winter in the Alps.

Languages

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