Osorno Volcano

Full Day

Ascent To The Summit of Osorno Volcano (English)

The activity consists of an ascent to the summit of Osorno Volcano (2,652 meters above sea level), located within Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. Access is via the road to the Osorno Volcano Ski Center in the Ensenada sector, where the approach and ascent begin along the standard climbing route.

The expedition is conducted as a single-day activity and includes an estimated ascent time of 6 to 8 hours, depending on weather conditions, terrain, and the pace of the group. The route covers approximately 11 to 12 kilometers, including switchbacks that help optimize effort, reduce fatigue, and improve safety on steeper sections.

During the ascent, participants travel across volcanic terrain consisting of loose volcanic ash, rock, snow, and, depending on the season, sections of ice. The route features moderate to steep slopes and exposes participants to the typical hazards of high-mountain environments, including rapidly changing weather, low temperatures, strong winds, intense UV radiation, rockfall, and unstable volcanic terrain.

The descent follows the same route used for the ascent and takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. If weather, terrain, or group safety requires it, the guide may adjust the pace of the expedition, schedule additional rest stops, or decide to turn back before reaching the summit.

This is a mountaineering activity of moderate to high physical difficulty and is recommended for participants with good physical fitness and previous mountain hiking experience. Depending on seasonal conditions, the use of technical mountaineering equipment—including a helmet, crampons, ice axe, gaiters, and appropriate high-mountain clothing—is mandatory. All participants must follow the instructions of the lead guide at all times and comply with the company's established safety procedures.

Participant Requirements and Restrictions

Participants must be between 17 and 65 years of age, be in excellent physical condition, and have previous experience in mountain hiking or comparable activities. The activity is not suitable for individuals with acrophobia (fear of heights), heart conditions, or physical disabilities that could compromise their safety during the expedition.

Participants must also be capable of carrying a backpack weighing between 3 and 9 kg for extended periods of hiking, including sections of up to 90 minutes without rest, depending on terrain and weather conditions.

Cumbre del Volcán Osorno - Región de Los Lagos - Chile

Itinerary

• 02:00AM Departure from Puerto Varas by vehicle.
• 04:00AM Arrival at the CONAF checkpoint and registration.
• 04:30AM Start of the ascent.
• 05:45AM Arrival at the mountain refuge.
• 11:30AM Summit of Osorno Volcano (2,652 m a.s.l.).
• 12:00PM Start of the descent.
• 04:00PM Arrival at the parking area and return trip.

Technical Details

Elevation: 2,652 m a.s.l.
Elevation gain: 1,500 m.
Minimum age: 18 years.
Duration: 1 day.
Hiking time: 12 hours.
Total distance: 11 km.
Physical difficulty: Moderate to high.
Technical difficulty: Moderate to high; previous trekking experience is required.
Medical condition: Participants must be medically fit and in suitable health to undertake the activity.

✔️INCLUDED

Round-trip transportation from Puerto Montt.
Mountaineering insurance coverage.
Specialized mountain guides.
Technical equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe).
Trekking poles.

❌NOT INCLUDED

Mountaineering boots.
Waste bag (for personal waste).
Appropriate mountaineering clothing.
Food.
Hydration (water and drinks).
Headlamp.
Backpack.

ASCENT PRICE: CLP $240,000 PER PERSON

Vestuario recomendado

1 par de Botas de montaña de suela Semirígida o rigida, caña alta e impermeables.
Calcetas de trekking largas.
Primera capa transpirable superior (e inferior) en caso de no tener pantalones térmicos e impermeables de trekking.
Segunda capa superior de polar, micro polar, a pluma.
Tercera capa superior Cortaviento o chaqueta impermeable.
Lentes de sol (imprescindible, mientras más cerradas y envolventes mejor)
2 par de Guantes (primera capa, de abrigo, impermeables)
gorro con víscera para el sol (jockey).
Gorro de abrigo.
Ropa interior cómoda adecuada para deporte.
Bandana o balaclava.

Alimentación recomendada

(Puede variar según tus preferencias):

Frutos secos, compotas, fruta.
Barritas energéticas o proteicas.
Chocolates o dulces según tus preferencias.
Sándwich a gusto personal con proteína.
Termo con hidratación caliente (café, té, infusiones)
2 litros de agua (Minimo para 1 dia).

Equipo necesario para la ascensión responsabilidad del pasajero:

Mochila (30 a 40 litros) acorde a la actividad.
Protección solar (Crema Bloqueador solar, labial con protector solar, Jockey).
Lentes de sol (Se recomienda que sean polarizados y envolventes)
Protección Térmica de abrigo (Gorro, guantes, bandana, calcetas extra)
Botas de montaña suela rígida e impermeables (Gestionamos el arriendo)
Ropa de montaña, sistema de tres capas (polera transpirable, polar o polerón transpirable, chaqueta de plumas y chaqueta impermeable. Pantalones impermeables).
Alimentación acorde a la actividad (con aportes de proteínas, calorías y potasio. Formato raciones de marcha).
Hidratación acorde a la actividad: 2 litros por día.
Linterna frontal cargada y con pilas de recambio en caso de ser necesarias (cerciorarse antes y probar la linterna).
Bolsa de basura (Para volver con toda la basura generada, responsabilidad de cada persona).
Papel higiénico.
Ropa de cambio completa la cual se puede dejar en el vehículo.

Sugerencias:

Actividad física exigente requiere buen estado físico y buen estado de salud.
Hidratación y buen descanso. Se recomienda buena alimentación, tomar harta agua, dormir las horas correspondientes los días previos.
Seguir las indicaciones e instrucciones del guía y no tomar iniciativas propias que puedan comprometer la seguridad.
No beber alcohol ni drogas las horas previas y durante la ascensión.
Informar acerca de su experiencia en montaña, capacidad física o condición de salud.
No tomar medicamentos sin indicación medica o asesoramiento profesional antes y/o durante la actividad. Conversarlo con el guía.
Nunca separarse del grupo durante la actividad.
No realizar prácticas que dejen rastro en el medio ambiente y que alteren, afecten o impacten en el entorno en el cual se desarrolla la actividad (Ej: Botar basura, desechos, alimentar a fauna silvestre, realizar fogatas, traer mascotas).

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