Experiences / Pucón & Araucanía
Villarrica Volcano Summit
Climb to the rim of an active crater with a glowing lava lake
- Duration
- 11 h
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 1–12
- Minimum age
- 14
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Pucón, Chile
- Operated by
- Fumarola Sur Aventura
Overview
Villarrica (2,847 m) towers over Pucón and is one of the few volcanoes on Earth with a lava lake inside its crater. The ascent climbs snow and ice slopes with crampons and ice axe for five to six hours, with views over a chain of volcanoes and lakes.
At the rim you may hear the lava and smell the sulphur. The descent is the fun part: sliding down prepared snow chutes on a protective seat.
Highlights
- Crater rim of an active volcano
- Glimpses of the lava lake
- Views of Lanín and four lakes
- Snow-slide descent
Included
- Certified volcano guide
- Crampons, ice axe, helmet and gas mask
- Technical clothing and boots
- Transport from Pucón
- Snacks
Not included
- Ski lift ticket (optional shortcut)
- Park fee
- Lunch
Before you go
Good fitness for 1,400 m of ascent. Summit permit depends on volcanic alert level.
