Firn ski tours along the Pan Americana
While autumn is arriving in Europe, spring is beginning in Chile with ideal touring conditions for ski tourers. The “Little South” or “Chilean Switzerland” with its crystal-clear lakes, deep primeval forests, but above all the more than 3,000 meter high volcanoes are our destination for this ski tour. For 14 days we enjoy fantastic firn descents, some of which are active volcanoes, as well as relaxation in natural hot springs. Comfortable accommodation in beautifully located haciendas with South American steak and a good glass of Chilean red wine in the evening make the round trip a pleasure. What more do you want? Join us on a ski touring trip to one of the most beautiful corners of the world!Therefore we are the right partner for this tour.
- Ski touring trip with a maximum of 8 people!!
- Ski touring adventures in autumn
- Firn descents from partially active volcanoes
- Hot springs and comfortable haciendas
- flight from/to USA or Europe
- 14 Days/13 Nights
- January to December
- Moderate
Difficulty
Condition
Included meals:
B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
Travel Program
Day 1: Flight to Santiago de Chile
With one stopover we fly from Germany to Santiago de Chile in the evening.
Typical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Flight
Arrival to Chile
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx.
Meals
-/-/-
Day 2: Arrive in Santiago de Chile and continue to Temuco
In the morning we land in Santiago de Chile. With a domestic flight we continue to Temuco, which is almost 700 km to the south, directly in the “Little South”. In the afternoon we land in the small provincial capital of the Mapuche Indians. In the east of the city we can already see the two ski tour destinations for the coming days. Villarrica at 2,840 m and the Llaima volcano at 3,125 m. We move into our accommodation for the next 3 nights, about 1.5 hours’ drive away, on a wonderful hacienda between the Conguillío National Park and the Tolhuaca National Park, right next to the Malalcahuello Nature Reserve.
Typical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
8 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
2 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 3: Ski tour to the Lonquimay volcano (2,865 m)
After a Swiss breakfast that is known far beyond the national borders, we climb the easy, 2,865 m high volcano Lonquimay today. As if painted, the volcano in the north of the hacienda builds up. Surrounded by wide aura forests, the landscape changes as it ascends into wide ash fields and snow slopes that are fantastic to drive on. From the summit we can enjoy the two main craters of the volcano and, above all, the view of the fascinating landscape below us. With wide turns we enjoy the descent over the Chilean firn back to our vehicles. At the hacienda, the day ends comfortably with a glass of wine and good food. The tireless can also dare a ride on the in-house horses.
1,400 m altitude 6 hoursTypical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
6 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Ski Touring
1 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 4: Ski tour to the Sierra Nevada volcano (2,554 m)
The Sierra Nevada volcano lies to the south of the Hacienda and is the goal of today’s ski tour. Through the well-known Aurakien forests, we climb almost like a jungle up to wide firn slopes and make our way to the summit. Opposite, tomorrow’s destination, the 3,125 m high Llaima volcano, enchants us with its shape. The view extends far into the Conguillion National Park with its deep blue lake of the same name. We drive back down to the hacienda via the ascent route.
1,300 m altitude 6 hoursTypical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
6 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
6 Hours approx
Climbing
2 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 5: Ski tour to the Llaima volcano (3,125 m)
We start early today for a long but absolutely worthwhile ski tour to the highest peak of the Conguillion National Park. The approximately 2,000 m long ascent is crisp and leads over the glacier up to the constantly smoking summit. Sulfur vapor surrounds us at the edge of the crater, which leaves a lasting impression simply because of its size of more than 300 m. Over wide, ideally inclined slopes, the turns can be a little further at 1,500 m descent. Last night at the hacienda.
2,000 m 8 hoursTypical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
6 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Ski Touring
2 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 6: On the Pan Americana to Pucon
Our ski touring journey continues south. On the Pan Americana we drive to Pucon, about 3.5 hours away. The city lies at the foot of the Villarrica volcano directly on the lake and is known for its beautiful, white sandy beaches. In recent years, the city with 8 ski facilities has developed into a true ski mecca in Chile. In the afternoon we explore the sights, take a boat trip on Lago Villarrica or bathe in one of the thermal springs. Overnight in a good hotel in town. In the evening we enjoy the good Chilean cuisine. The evening ends in one of the bars.
Typical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
6 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Ski touring
2 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 7th - 8th: Rest day / skiing / ski tour Villarica (2,860 m)
The Villarica volcano last erupted in March 2015. Depending on the situation on site, we will try to climb the summit on the first day. Especially since you can look directly into the lava of the volcano from above. This should be an unforgettable moment in the life of a ski tourer. From the ski area we start up over steep 35° slopes to the crater rim. Ideal firn accompanies us on the ascent route back down to the ski area, accompanied by a view of the large, surrounding lake landscape. We use the second day as a rest day or for skiing on the slopes of Villarrica. Of course, a visit to the thermal baths is just as important as a cozy end to the evening. Overnight at hotel.
1,400 m altitude 6 hoursTypical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx
Ski touring
No ski.
Meals
B/L/-
Day 9: Through the small south to Lago Puyehue
Along the southern shore of Lago Villarrica we drive to Lago Calafque and now come to the region de los Rios. Lakes, forests and lonely landscapes form the backdrop for a varied journey through the little Switzerland of Chile. At Lago Panguipulli we head west again on the Pan Americana and reach Lago Puyehue. A visit to the thermal baths is worthwhile here. We stay in a small hotel and enjoy the fresh salmon that the region is known for.
Typical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
2 Hours approx
Ski touring
No ski
Meals
B/L/-
Day 10: Ski tour to the Casablanca volcano (1,990 m)
On the connecting road between Osorno in Chile and Bariloche in Argentina we climb comfortably to the almost 2,000 m high volcano. From the summit we are rewarded with an impressive view of the surrounding volcanoes Osorno, Puntiagudo and Lake Rupanco. Depending on the course of the tour, we can stop again at hot springs on the way back and relax in the thermal water.
1,000 hm 4 hoursTypical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
6 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Ski touring
2 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 11: To Puerto Octay to Osorno Volcano (2,652 m)
The ski tour journey continues to Puerto Octay, a town of 2,500 souls with German roots on the north coast of Lake Llangquihue. From here we have a more distant starting point for the Osorno, but the place was not as affected by the ash rain in March 2015 as Ensenada. We get accommodation in a cozy hotel for the ascent of Osorno, which is just under an hour away.
Typical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
6 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Ski touring
No ski
Meals
B/L/-
Day 12: Ski tour to the Osorno volcano (2,652 m)
The ski ascent of the 2,652 m high Osorno is certainly the crowning glory of this ski tour trip in Chile. We make the ascent easier by driving up to the ski area at 1,300 m. Nevertheless, the summit has it all. The danger of crevasses must be taken into account on the ascent and descent, the stage to the edge of the crater is long and steep. We are rewarded with a magnificent view of the neighboring Calbuco, the Casablanca and a long descent over the brilliant Chilean firn back to the vehicles. Dinner in Ensenada and overnight at our hotel in Puerto Octay.
1,400 m altitude 6 hoursTypical Lodge | inn | guest househalf board
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
6 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Ski touring
2 Hour approx
Meals
B/L/-
Day 13: On the Pan Americana to Puerto Montt
From the Laguna Verde it goes off-road four-wheel vehicles about (5.200 m) up to the Refugio Atacama, which consists of two metal containers. Afternoon free for individual exploration. For particularly physically strong and well-acclimatized climbers go possibly even the lying directly on the route Cerro Vicuñas (6.067 m) feasible. in the tent at Refugio Atacama.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
7 Hours approx
Hiking/Tour
3 Hours approx
Ski touring
No ski
Meals
B/L/-
Day 14: Arrival in Europe
Arrival in Germany, Austria, Switzerland , Serbia – Europe or USA.
Overnight
Hotel
Flight
Go back home by plane.
Hiking/Tour
1 Hours approx
Meals
-/-/-
Driving
1 Hours approx
What's Included
Included
- 14 days guided tour and organization by a mountain guide
- Return flight from/to Munich or Frankfurt
- Flight luggage 23 kg + hand luggage 8 kg
- 12 x overnight stays including half board | Hotel/pension (typical of the country)
- All transfers on site according to the program
- All national park fees
- AW Plus Package | Reservation | Comfort | security
- Thuraya satellite phone (excl. call charges)
Not included
- Food and drinks outside of half board
- Ski luggage/excess luggage (approx. €120 per ski bag)
- All national park fees
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional costs for program changes
- Parking fees when traveling by car to the airport
- individual tips
- *The additional costs may vary and are for guidance only!
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, climbing or mountain expeditions tours is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
Equipment trekking
- Hiking backpack for hiking 50 to 60 liters
- Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
- Medium weight socks
- Sleeping bag (-15º to 20ºC)
- Small daypack for one day hiking 30 liters
- Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
- Hiking boots or shoes
- Medium weight parka with fiber fill or down
- Rain poncho (or rain gear)
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
- Lightweight pants
- Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
- Water bottle for hiking or trekking
- Strong waterproof duffel bag
- Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
- Towel for personal hygiene each participant
- First-aid kit
- Regular and long underwear
- Knife or multi-tool
- Light cap and wool hat
- Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
- The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
- Grooming and personal hygiene kit
- One Hiking Buff per person
Equipment Mountain
- 3 Locking carabiners, we recommend per person
- We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
- 1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
- 2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommend GRIVEL company
- 1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
- 2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
- Gloves (Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000 meters
- Harness for climbing
- Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
- Crampons, we recommend GRIVEL company
- Walking sticks – Trekking Poles (optional), a pair per person, we recommend GRIVEL company
- Down Jacket for expedition
- Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GORE-TEX certification
- First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
- Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
- Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
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- Single Supplement (I want my own room and tent) – $000 on request.
Please note: Insurance for emergency evacuation is required for this trip. Call for more details.
» Additional dates available upon request
» Rates may vary from July 26th to 31th for the national holidays
Prices (per person):
| 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 4 PAX | 6 PAX | 8 PAX | 10 PAX | 12 PAX | 14 PAX |
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| 9100 USD | 4550 USD | 4400 USD | 4250 USD | 4100 USD | 3950 USD | 3800 USD | 3650 USD |
Deposit for reservations
— USD (– EUR) ✓ Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
Places: 
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Trip-code: Number ►CL-000
Duration: 14 days
Participants: Minimal: 2 Maximal: 15
Members: We don’t have an open group to join – We can open a new group – Contact us!
Country / Location: Chile
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Other dates / additional info: Contact us!
3% early bird discount when booking 6 months prior to departure 2025
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Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Expert guide certified by AGOMP
General Sales Manager of Peru Expeditions
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- E-Mail: office@peru-expeditions.org
Hans Honold | Certified Mountain and Ski Guide
For a trip with a Professional Certified Mountain Guide from abroad with your own language that you speak, please request us to get in touch. We have guides working for our company from all over the world who are members of IVBV/UIAGM/IFMGA Certified Guides.
- Tel: +49(0)7344 929144-0
It is very important to have accident coverage for trekking and climbing mountains, more if you go a technical mountains over 6 thousand meters, we oblige and recommend buying travel insurance with our partner Global Rescue, you get the peace of mind that the finest medical, security evacuation, field rescue, intelligence and telehealth.
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Accommodations
Scroll through our exclusive accommodations for this trip below. Although very unlikely, we will be able to make substitutions when necessary. The comfortable accommodations that guests stay in every night offer comfort, the level that these options are are 3 stars and some hostels in some towns of first class quality to make your stay very pleasant.
*These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some cases, alternative accommodation of similar quality and location can be used.
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Suggested FAQs
What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
For our mountain climbing trips: If they are easily accessible mountains: For easy-climb mountains, well, you don’t need much experience, but if you already want to climb mountains above 6,000 meters and the conditions become more difficult, we recommend if you already want to go through mountains above 6,000 meters, have a basic or intermediate course for a good preparation. It is very important to be physically, technically and psychologically prepared.
Regarding the preparation of children: Everything will depend on which mountain you want to climb with your children, once you are clear on which of our tours or mountains you want to go with your children, we can give you some advice or see how to prepare them before going with they.
Regarding older people: It all depends on the condition of experience and how well the person is in health, on many occasions older people are the best to walk in the mountains because they have more experience, so it is always good to ask and find out about their experience of older participant. If you have any other questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
In all our trekking or mountaineering trips we do not include personal equipment in our prices, so you have to have your own equipment: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc. ) and also within each page of the trips that we sell is a small list so you can see it on our website.
Our company can also rent the materials that you would need for your trip, see the list here on our website: https://peru-expeditions.org/equipment-rental/ . For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that I need to consider before the tour?
Safe and effective vaccines are available that provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Billions of people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19, help end the pandemic and stop new variants emerging.
We also recommend having accident insurance, we always recommend. We are Partners –Global Rescue. If you have any other questions about the trip we can schedule a date for a calling via WhatsApp. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
To do long-distance hiking you need to at least train or do some tours such as visiting lagoons to get the experience and feel comfortable with what you do, it is always good before doing a long-distance hiking tour to test yourself so as not to be with the problems of altitude sickness during the trekking, and if you travel with children it is good to first train them before taking them, if they are accompanied by an adult of legal age, they must do a good acclimatization before going on the long-distance tour or with high altitude camps If you want to know or learn more advice, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?
The preparation is according to what type and what technical level you want to go and climb a trek or mountain, the preparation will always gain experience little by little.
For this type of demanding or technical climbing sports, it is recommended to do some summits above 5 thousand meters beforehand and have good knowledge of high mountain technical equipment such as the use of technical ice axes, ice screws, correct use of crampons, and of course all the technical material. For more information, we can schedule an appointment to be able to explain in more detail everything about the mountain equipment and the preparations prior to joining our outings. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
Every day we have active walks around approximately 4, to 5 sometimes 6 hours of walking, everything is according to your pace and physical condition of each person, in each of our travel programs you will find more detailed information, and if If you need more information about each day of the travel program, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts or questions, for this please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?
In our trips, either hiking or mountaineering: Depending on the type or destination of the trip that you are going to book, in some parts of the treks you go with mules or donkeys or sometimes with horses, and within the mountain trips, the approach camps are also They go with mules or donkeys, but there are some stretches where pack animals can no longer reach. In this part, our logistics is fully supported by the porters.
Who are the porters? They are people from the area who were born and live in the heights of the towns, they are very strong and are very acclimatized, the reason is that after the tourist season ends they dedicate themselves to agriculture and livestock for that reason they are people They are used to the altitude and have lived in nature all their lives and they are happy to be in the mountains together with our expeditions. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?
About accommodation or meals during the tour: Well, depending on the type of tour, when the tour is a classic cultural tour or a city tour, we eat during the route in tourist restaurants and sleep in category hotels that the client has requested.
If the tour is with camps and trekking: During the activity, logistics we include the service of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with traditional and typical meals of the region where you are going to travel with us, during the night we stay in tents, and we have a special tent for the kitchen and another for the dining room.
If the trip is at altitude or in the mountains: We bring special high mountain food, It are quicker meals to cook and we provide complete logistics such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and we sleep in special 4-season high mountain tents, with the best tents. If you have any questions or concerns, we can schedule an appointment via Whatsapp to clarify all your doubts and give you better information so that your trip is an unforgettable tour.
What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?
In mountains above 5000 meters: A local guide takes a maximum of 3 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide
In technical mountains: In large-big mountains we manage the travel policy, a guide and a maximum of 2 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Do I have what it takes to succeed on this expedition?
In the interest of the team’s enjoyment and success, we work with every single guest to ensure they are properly prepared and ready for this expedition. We pride ourselves on vetting every member to make sure that the team can bond and succeed together. It really sucks to be grouped with members that are much faster, or much slower, than you are. No one wants to the weakest link on a trip like this. By setting expectations and a solid training plan, we work to insure maximum cohesive success. Use this trip as an exercise motivator, and we will succeed together with style.
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
For the pick-ups of each trip, depending on the place or the trip that you are going to make with us, the meeting point is always at our office, in one of our trips we pick you up where you are staying or staying, or in some cases a A representative of our company will pick you up and then ship you to your transport to continue with your destination of the tour or trip you have booked with us. If you wish to request more information, do not hesitate to contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What happens in the event of bad weather?
About the meteorological conditions of the climate, we try to organize the trips of each tour in the best season to have the best views and enjoy the selected trip but sometimes even is good season we can have bad weather, in this case on hiking or treks trips The complications are minimal, but when this happens during high-altitude climbing expeditions, the complications can become very difficult, that is why the bosses or leaders of the local guides must always make the most correct decision for the safety of our passengers, so we always recommend listening to the best advice from the local guide assigned for each tour. If you have any other questions please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Can I join a group?
We as a local company and connoisseurs of tours have departures on different dates. The best thing to do is to join a travel group to take care of your budget, and of course you can join our groups, but on trips like mountaineering we recommend going in small groups. To join a group, ask us for the dates and we will send you the necessary information to be able to join any of our trips.
Why go in a private trip: For trips whether trekking or high mountains, going privately is the most recommended option, but the costs are more expensive. So, if one joins a group, the prices will be more reasonable. In the mountains, the only disadvantage is if you are in a wall with another partner and if one of the participants gets tired or gets sick. In this case, you have to abort or cancel the summit and return together. For more information, contact us. We can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify all your questions.
In a mountain, for example, if 3 people go and one of the participants falls ill on the route, for security reasons they have to cancel or abort the summit or return all together. The same in a technical mountain if the climbing partner gets sick they all have to return, for these reasons sometimes it is better to go private only because for a single person the costs are more expensive for the same reason that the trip would already be private .
For more information please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
The company Peru Expeditions Tours has the most experience in organizing commercial ascents and complex high-altitude expeditions. 
We have the most experienced and qualified guides for cultural trip, climbing tours, MTB tours, Ski tours, including famous climbers.
We always give away team jerseys-T-shits, buffs, or a cap as a gift
Good own personal tents to live in height and special big tents to dine inside the trekking or mountain.
The highest percentage of successful ascents.
We provide the best living and eating conditions. We take into account the peculiarities of nutrition (you can order a vegetarian menu).
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