Experiences / Pucón & Araucanía
Villarrica Volcano Ski Touring
Skin up a volcano and ski 1,400 m of open slopes back down
- Duration
- 9 h
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 1–4
- Minimum age
- 16
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Pucón ski center base
- Operated by
- Fumarola Sur Aventura
Overview
In late winter and spring Villarrica's slopes turn into one of the most spectacular ski-touring descents in South America. With skins and a private mountain guide you climb from the ski area toward the summit, choosing the line according to snow and volcanic conditions.
The reward is a long descent on corn snow with lakes and forests spread out below. Equipment rental can be arranged in Pucón.
Highlights
- 1,400 m of continuous descent
- Private mountain guide
- Spring corn snow
- Avalanche safety equipment
Included
- IFMGA or certified guide
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
- Crampons and ice axe
- Transport
Not included
- Touring skis and boots (rental)
- Lift ticket
- Lunch
Before you go
Advanced off-piste skiing ability and previous touring experience.
