Chile’s volcanoes have been erupting, smoking, and generally showing off for longer than skiing has existed, and for 9 days, we get to climb 5 of them and ski straight back down. This is ski touring Chile at its most ambitious: Lonquimay’s valley views, Llaima’s demanding traverse, Villarrica’s active crater, remote Mocho, and Osorno closing out the trip above the shores of Lake Llanquihue. Between summits, we trade skins for hot springs and mountain refuges for lakeside towns. It’s a serious ski mountaineering itinerary dressed up in some of the best scenery South America has to offer. Let’s get after it.
There's a version of ski touring where the mountain does the entertaining and you just show up. This isn't that version. Across 9 days and 5 volcanoes in southern Chile, we climb what the Andes put here long before anyone thought to build a lift, then ski it back down through crater rims, ash fields, and glacier remnants that look like nowhere else on earth. Lonquimay, Llaima, Villarrica, Mocho, Osorno: each one different, each one earned. Mountain refuges, lakeside towns, and steaming hot springs fill the gaps between summits.
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This ski touring Chile adventure is built for skiers with prior backcountry experience and good physical fitness. Expert-level skiing isn’t required, but previous ski mountaineering experience is strongly recommended.
Expect moderate to demanding ascents ranging from 900 m to 1,600 m (2,950–5,250 ft) of elevation gain per day.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
A ski touring Chile adventure can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this ski touring Chile adventure is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Please leave a note at checkout if interested.
Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
The starting point of your ski touring Chile adventure is Malalcahuello. To get there, most people fly into Temuco Araucanía Airport (ZCO). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Malalcahuello.
You will meet your guide in Malalcahuello on Day 1.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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