Chile Ski Touring 14 days
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Tour Description:
Imagine a rolling landscape of forest and farmland with tumbling rivers and jewel-bright lakes, on the horizon a string of snowcapped volcanoes rising high above the surrounding countryside.
Imagine skinning up at the base of one of those volcanoes, touring through native forest, ascending the mountain’s snowy flank and reaching its majestic dome, the imposing summits of a handful of other magnificent volcanoes on the skyline.
Imagine skiing down 5,000 glorious vertical feet (1,524m) and then repeating the experience again and again over two unforgettable weeks.
On this sensational tour you will ascend and descend no less than seven stunning Andean volcanoes: Chillán, Nevados de Chillán, Lonquimay, Tolhuaca, Llaima, Villarica and Mocho. You’ll see fumaroles, Andean lagoons, and araucaria forests and soak in natural hot springs. You’ll put your endurance to the test but will be rewarded for your efforts by the thrill of long, long off-piste descents in pristine wilderness surroundings.
The group gets warmed up touring in Santiago’s local mountains—El Colorado, Valle Nevado, La Parva—and at Portillo, and then travels south to discover the magic of the volcanoes. We finish up in the beautiful Huilo- Huilo Biological Reserve.
Highlights
- Guided Ski Touring Tour
- El Colorado Ski Resort
- La Parva Ski Resort
- Valle Nevado Ski Resort
- Termas de Chillan Volacnoes & Ski Resort
- Lonquimay Volcano & Corralco Ski Resort
- Tolhuaca Volcano
- Llaima Volcano & Las Araucarias Ski Resort
- Villarica Ski Resort & Ski Resort
- Mocho Volcano
- Pucon & hot spring
- Hacienda Los Lingues vinyard
- Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve
- Santiago, Chile’ Cosmopolitan national capital
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Santiago – Colorado. A KL Expeditions guide will meet you at Santiago’s airport (please make sure that your flight arrives before 11:00 am). Following an optional stop at KL Ski Rental and Ski Shop for equipment supply we transfer you to the picturesque mountain village of Farellones, a trip of approximately an hour. After checking into the Powder Lodge we head out onto the slopes to review touring techniques and make final adjustments to our equipment. In the evening guides and clients go over plans for the tour. Overnight at the Powder Lodge in Farellones.
Max Altitude: 13,123 feet (4,000m) – Min Alt: 7,972 feet (2,430m) – Vertical Drop: 5,150 feet (1,570m) / Skin up: 2½ hours - Ski down: 1 hour
Day 2: Farellones – La Parva / Valle Nevado / Cerro Pintor. We ski tour the Cerro Pintor 13,713 feet (4,180m) near Valle Nevado and La Parva, get acclimatized to the elevation, and accustomed to our randonée equipment and to the Andean terrain and conditions. After skiing all day, we return to the lodge and soak in the hot tub. Overnight at the Powder Lodge in Farellones.
Max Altitude: 13,713 feet (4,180m) – Min Alt: 7,972 feet (2,430m) –Vertical Drop: 5,741 feet (1,750m) / Skin up: 2½ hours - Ski down: 1 hour
Day 3 Santiago – Vineyard – Termas de Chillán. Today we head south to our destination at the Termas de Chillán. We’ll travel through Chile’s wide, fertile Central Valley, planted with orchards and vineyards, a spectacular backdrop provided by the snowy peaks of the Andes mountain range to the east. We’ll break our journey with a visit to the famous Colchagua Valley, voted the world’s best wine region of 2005, with its neat vineyards, picturesque colonial architecture, and impressive mountain vistas. We’ll visit the Hacienda Los Lingues, have lunch, relax, and watch a horse show. Continuing on to Chillán/Valle Las Trancas, we’ll reach our hotel and settle in.
Day 4: Ski Touring Chillán Volcano. We’ll use the Termas de Chillán ski lifts to reach the ski area’s highest point at 7,874 feet (2,400m). Here we set out for the summit of Volcán Chillán, a spectacular excursion with views of the steaming fumaroles, the high peaks of the Andes visible on the skyline. Following a full day of ski touring we return to our Hotel.
Max Altitude: 10,242 feet (3,122m) – Min Alt: 5,577 feet (1,700m) – Vertical Drop: 4,465 feet (1,422m) / Skin up: 1 ½ hours - Ski down: 45 min
Day 5: Ski Touring to Nevados de Chillán. We will use the Termas de Chillán ski lift to reach the ski area’s highest point at 7,874 feet (2,400m). Here we begin our ascent of the beautiful glaciated peak Nevados de Chillán. We descend through the lovely Shangri La Valley with over 6 miles (10 km) of skiing and breathtaking views, finishing at Las Trancas valley. Overnight in our Hotel.
Max Altitude: 10,452 feet (3,186m) – Min Alt: 5,577 feet (1,700m) – Vertical Drop: 4,875 feet (1,486m) / Skin up: 3 hours - Ski down: 1 hour
Day 6: Termas de Chillán - Manzanares. We drive 6 hours south towards Curacautín in the Araucanía region. On the way we stop to visit and photograph the majestic “Salto del Laja” waterfall. We settle into the Manzanar Hot Springs Hotel and then visit two more beautiful nearby waterfalls, “Salto del Indio” and “Salto de la Princesa”. Returning to the Manzanar resort, we will relax in the hot springs.
Day 7: Ski Touring Lonquimay Volcano. We travel to the base of the Corralco ski area, located on the Lonquimay Volcano, the name meaning ‘dense forest’ in the Mapudungun language of the Mapuche people. We will make an ascent of this beautiful and accessible peak and from the top admire panoramic views of the region’s other stunning volcanoes. We return to the Manzanar Hot Springs Hotel.
Max Altitude: 9,009 feet (2,746m) – Min Alt: 4,790 feet (1,460m) – Vertical Drop: 4,219 feet (1,286m) / Skin up: 4-5 hours - Ski down: 2 hours
Day 8: Ski Touring Tolhuaca Volcano. The Tolhuaca Volcano, so called because of its cow head shape, is located in the Tolhuaca National Park, a pristine wilderness area of outstanding natural beauty. We will ski tour the Tolhuaca volcano with breath-taking views over the beautiful Malleco Lagoon, an important waterfowl refuge. At the end of the day we return to the Manzanar Hot Springs Hotel.
Max Altitude: 9,206 feet (2,806m) / Skin up: 4 hours- Ski down: 2 hours
Day 9: Ski Touring Llaima Volcano - Pucón. We will make an early transfer to Las Araucarias Ski Resort at the base of the Llaima Volcano. Considered one of the three most active volcanoes in South America, Llaima—which means ‘come back to life’ in the Mapudungun language of the Mapuche people—has had more than forty eruptions over the past 150 years, most recently in 1994. We will ascend and then ski down this impressive volcano with its vast crater, twin peaks with spectacular smoking fumaroles, and araucaria forests. At the end of the day we transfer to the Hotel Mallahue in Pucón.
Max Altitude: 10,252 feet (3,125m) – Min Alt: 5,085 feet (1,550m) – Vertical Drop: 5,167 feet (1,575m) / Skin up: 4-5 hours - Ski down: 1 hour
Day 10: Hotsprings. We will take a rest day to relax and restore our energy luxuriating in Pucón’s beautiful natural hot springs. Overnight at the Hotel Mallahue.
Day 11: Ski Touring Villarrica Volcano. We start from Volcano Villlarica National Park, famous for its picture-book smoking volcano, considered the most active in South America, with its tumbling rivers, volcanic caves, and emerald-coloured lagoons. On our 5-hour ski tour, you will enjoy unforgettable views of this outstanding wilderness area. At the end of the day we will dine at one of Pucón’s celebrated restaurants and stay overnight at the Hotel Mallahue.
Max Altitude: 9,340 feet (2,847m) – Min Alt: 4,625 feet (1,410m) – Vertical Drop: 4,625 feet (1,437m) / Skin up: 4 hours - Ski down: 1 hour
Day 12: Transfer to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. We visit this private wilderness conservation area and ecotourism project created in 1999 to protect 231 square miles (600 km2) of native forest, home to the elusive pudu, the world’s smallest deer. We visit the scenic Salto Huilo Huilo and Salto el Puma waterfalls and settle into the Montaña Magica Hotel.
Day 13: Ski Touring Mocho Volcano. We ski this beautiful volcano located in the Mocho-Choshuenco reserve, which covers more than 29,000 square miles (7,537 hectares) of wilderness. Its twin cones tower above native forest intersected with rivers and dotted with Andean lakes. We return to the Montaña Magica Hotel for the night.
Max Altitude: 7,946 feet (2,422m) – Min Alt: 2,296 feet (700m) – Vertical Drop: 5,649 feet (1,722m) / Skin up: 3.5 hours - Ski down: 1 hour
Day 14: Temuco – Santiago. We transfer you to the Temuco Airport for the return flight to Santiago. And the Ski Touring Chile’s Volcanoes Tour comes to an end.
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Ski Tour Details
| Program focus | Guided Ski Touring Tour in the Chilean Volcanoes |
| Duration | 14 days |
| Ski & Ride Level | Intermediate & Advanced |
| Operate | From August to October |
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| Tour Cost | US $ 4.580 per person minimum 6 clients |
| Single supplement | US $ 800 |
| Reservation cost | US $ 500 |
| Balance payment | 75 days prior departure |
| Space available | 14 persons |
Service Included
- Professional Mountain Guide.
- Ratio 1:7 (1 Guide for every 7 Skiers).
- All local organization and supervision by KL Expeditions Staff.
- Transportation during the whole tour including airport pick-up at Santiago and drop-off at Temuco(minimum 2 persons).
- Flight Temuco-Santiago (to a maximum of US $ 160).
- Two nights in a hotel in Farellones based on double occupancy with half board.
- Three nights in a hotel in Termas de Chillán based on double occupancy with half board.
- Three nights in a hotel in Termas de Manzanar based on double occupancy with half board .
- Three nights in a hotel in Pucón based on double occupancy with half board.
- Two nights in Huilo Huilo biological reserve based on double occupancy with half board .
- Lunch at “Hacienda Los Lingues” vineyard.
- 10 ski picnics and 3 lunches for travel days.
- Safety Pack : ARVA, probe & shovel.
- Lift passes for all ski resorts visited .
- Entrance fee to hot springs in Pucón.
- First aid kit.
Service not included
- Clothing and ski accessories (gloves, goggles, ski-pants, etc...).
- Any beverages (soda, beer or wine) in the cities and during travel days.
- Any costs involved in an early or late departure.
- Cancellation, accident and rescue insurance.
- Cash for extra expenses.
- Gratuities.
- Any other service not listed above.
Important
- Given that many of Chile’s volcanoes are catalogued as active, and some have erupted in recent years, KL Expeditions maintains options for ascents of alternative volcanoes and mountains should conditions prevent access to a volcano included in this tour.
- All itineraries are subject to change due to variations in the weather, group dynamics and the guide’s criteria.
- KL Expeditions is NOT responsible for weather and road conditions, or ski resort lift operations.
- Full ski touring equipment (skis, boots, poles, skins and crampons) are available in KL Ski Rental Shop with a 10% discount.
- KL Expeditions reserves the rights to upgrade the tour by using higher-standard hotels.
- Any departure can be re-scheduled with a minimum of 6 persons.
| Code | From | To | Status | Price |
| Chile Ski Touring 14 Days | ||||
| KLS004-1 | Sunday, August 01, 2010 | Saturday, August 14, 2010 | available | 4,580 |
| KLS004-2 | Sunday, August 15, 2010 | Saturday, August 28, 2010 | available | 4,580 |
| KLS004-3 | Sunday, August 29, 2010 | Saturday, September 11, 2010 | available | 4,580 |
| KLS004-4 | Sunday, September 19, 2010 | Saturday, October 02, 2010 | available | 4,580 |
| KLS004-5 | Sunday, October 03, 2010 | Saturday, October 16, 2010 | available | 4,580 |
