Chile & Argentina Backcountry Volcano Tour
Far away from the crowds at the ski resorts near Santiago and Bariloche is the magical volcano and lakes district of Southern Chile, and just over the border is Caviahue in Argentina. The Chile and Argentina Backcountry Tour with Amity Tours offers a very unique experience as you ascend to the live craters of the volcanoes and ski or ride down. This backcountry ski/snowboard adventure includes plenty of human powered ascent, some lift assisted skiing at ski areas, plus some ascent gain with snowmobiles.
This tour has some similarities to the
8 day Chile Lakes and Volcanoes Tour, except that it includes an extra couple of days at
Caviahue in Argentina.
Highlights
- Ski at Corralco Ski Resort and use the lifts for initial ascent for backcountry skiing on Lonquimay Volcano
- Ski at Pucón Ski Resort (aka Pillan) & also climb then ski Villarrica Volcano
- Enjoy an Argentinean BBQ
- Ski/snowboard at Caviahue in Argentina at the ski resort as well as snowmobile assisted skiing on the active volcano of Copahue, deep in the Andes Mountains on the border between Chile and Argentina
- Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve, which is a magical spot in South America for skiing
- Alpine skiing and climbing Mocho Volcano, and a unique ski experience assisted by snowmobiles
- Savor Chilean cuisine and taste the best wines and local microbrew beers
- 4-star hotels with spa in Chile
- Corralco Hotels sits at the base of the Corralco Ski Resort and looks up towards Lonquimay Volcano
- The boutique hotel in Pucon overlooks the Villarrica Lake & offers unique retro chic lodgings
- The hotel at the Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve is an upmarket tree house hotel which is also architecturally unique
- Plus a hosteria in Caviahue
- Most meals are included
Group
This tour has some fixed date group tours that solos, duos or small groups can join. These tours require a minimum of 4 participants and have 10 guests maximum. For resort skiing/riding there is a 6:1 guest to guide ratio with a professional ski instructor, whilst for volcano ascents there is a professional mountain guide with a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio.
If you have your own group you can also request a private trip. Pending availability, the trips run from July to September.
Ability Level
This tour is strictly reserved for those people in strong physical condition and an advanced level of skiing in off-piste/backcountry conditions. No previous ski touring experience is required.
Equipment
Gear for volcano ascents can be provided including boot crampons, ice axe, helmet, gloves, backpack and mountain boots.
You will need to bring touring equipment including splitboard or skis with touring bindings, skins and ski/splitboard crampons. These can be hired before travel if required.
Off-piste safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe) will be provided if necessary. A backpack with carrying straps for skis is essential.
If you want to check availability or have any other questions, please
get in contact.