VOLCANO SKI TOURING – ARAUCANÍA
ski touring journey across the volcanoes of Araucanía, one of the most active and visually striking volcanic regions in South America. Volcanoes, ancient araucaria forests, and long descents on spring snow. 👉 This is not resort skiing. 👉 This is real mountain — decisions, terrain, and lines that unfold step by step.
OVERWIEW
A ski touring journey across the volcanoes of Araucanía, one of the most active and visually striking volcanic regions in South America.
Volcanoes, ancient araucaria forests, and long descents on spring snow.
👉 Not resort freeride.
👉 Real mountains, real decisions, and lines that are earned step by step.
Itinerary
Arrival in Temuco → Transfer to Malalcahuello
Arrival at Temuco Airport.
Private transfer to Malalcahuello, a small mountain village in the Araucanía region, surrounded by volcanoes and ancient araucaria forests
Check-in at the lodge, gear organization, and welcome dinner.
Evening briefing with the guides to review snow conditions, outline the week, and go over logistics for the days ahead.
Lonquimay Volcano
First ski touring day on Lonquimay Volcano (2,865 m).
Lift-assisted access from Corralco to optimize vertical gain, followed by a progressive ascent toward the summit.
From the top, wide volcanic slopes open up for a long, aesthetic descent.
Focus of the day: adapting to volcanic terrain and establishing the group’s rhythm.
Llaima Volcano
A big mountain day on one of Chile’s most iconic volcanoes.
Llaima Volcano (3,125 m) dominates the landscape of Conguillío National Park, offering wide volcanic slopes with expansive views over lakes, forests, and surrounding peaks.
A demanding day and one of the key objectives of the program.
Sollipulli Volcano
Early departure toward the Melipeuco area.
Ascent of Sollipulli Volcano (2,282 m), known for its massive glacier-filled crater spanning over 4 km in diameter.
A truly unique day, with a landscape completely different from the rest of the volcanoes in the program.
Wide descent inside the crater, followed by the return to Malalcahuello.
Optional: stop at outdoor hot tubs.
Flexible Day / Rest / Corralco Skiing
A flexible day built into the program to adapt to:
• weather conditions
• snowpack stability
• group energy
Possible options include:
• rest and recovery
• lift-access skiing at Corralco (extra cost)
• short ski tour in the forest
• visit to nearby hot springs (extra cost)
This buffer day allows us to optimize weather windows for the main volcano objectives.
Sierra Nevada (Conguillío National Park)
Departure toward Conguillío National Park.
Ascent of Sierra Nevada (2,554 m), a stunning peak overlooking Lake Conguillío.
The approach crosses ancient araucaria forests before opening into wide slopes with outstanding views of Llaima Volcano and the surrounding volcanic landscape.
Descents often offer excellent snow quality on sheltered aspects.
Alternative Objective (Conditions-Based)
Description
The objective for the day is selected based on snow conditions, weather, and avalanche hazard.
The objective for the day is selected based on snow conditions, weather, and avalanche hazard. Typical options include:
Pehuenche Valley (Corralco area)
Sheltered terrain, ideal for fresh snow conditions.
South Face of Sierra Nevada
Long, aesthetic descents in a more alpine setting.
Cuesta La Fusta (Conguillío)
Open terrain with expansive, scenic views.
Arenales (Lonquimay)
Araucaria forests, ideal for low visibility or stormy weather.
Tolhuaca Volcano
Description
Final major objective of the program: Tolhuaca Volcano (2,806 m).
A more remote and wild mountain, offering a highly aesthetic ski experience in a less-traveled environment.
Progressive ascent toward the upper mountain, followed by a long descent back into the valley.
In the evening, farewell dinner in Malalcahuello to close the program.
Departure
Breakfast at the lodge.
Private transfer to Temuco Airport.
End of the program.
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Whats included
Logística principal
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