Chile Lake & Volcano Backcountry Tour
Head to Southern Chile with Amity Tours for an adventure skiing or snowboarding the active volcanoes of Chile, far away from the crowds at the ski resorts near Santiago. Ascend to the live craters of the volcanoes and ski or ride down, for a very unique experience. This backcountry ski/snowboard adventure includes plenty of human powered ascent, some assistance from the lifts at ski areas, and ascent gain on one day with a snowcat or snowmobiles.
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
- Incredible natural experience at Geometricas hot springs (more info on the hot springs here)
- 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
- 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
- Full board program
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.