Climbing La Picada: The viewpoint of Vicente Perez Rosales Park

Climbing La Picada: The viewpoint of Vicente Perez Rosales Park

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Full day Climbing La Picada!

Duration: 14 hours
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Pickup included

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GBP 230.12

Highlights

If you are planning to climb a volcano, seeking for a good viewpoint, in a not-so-physically-demanding climb - like the one of Osorno or Calbuco - while you are in the Puerto Varas area. This ascent may be a perfect fit for a fun and beautiful mountain climb in the heart of the Vicente Pérez Rosales national park.


We are local and certified mountain guides happy to join you and share our place. During the climb, you will walk along the "Paso de la Desolación", a Patagonian-looking landscape on the northern slope of the Osorno volcano. Once we start climbing La Picada, you will be amazed with the great views of Osorno, Tronador, Calbuco, and Puntiagudo.


The last part of the climb will be where we will have more challenges. We will have more exposure and the terrain will be narrower. The summit will reward you with a once-in-a-lifetime view of southern Chile.

Itinerary

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    We will attempt to climb La Picada, an extinct volcano connected by a pass to the Osorno volcano, in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. The journey begins before dawn with a drive to the head of the trail. In the first part of the trail, we will follow part of the "pass of desolation" before starting the ascent on the slopes of La Picada. The climbing route allows a safe and entertaining ascent throughout the year. In winter and spring with snowy slopes, and already in summer and autumn on rock and volcanic scree. The upper part will require some easy scrambling, for which no previous experience is required, only a good physical and mental condition for an intense journey on the volcanoes of southern Chile. The full-day will have about 16 kilometers of travel and almost 900 meters of altitude to overcome, the plan will be to leave from Puerto Varas at dawn, to make the most of our time in the heart of the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park! On a normal climbing day, we will be back in Puerto Varas around 6 o 7 PM.

What's included

INCLUDED

Pickup and dropoff at your acommodation in Puerto Varas, Ensenada, or Las Cascadas.
We will provide you the technical equipment for the climb: helmeth; crampons; harness; ice axe.
A climbing ratio of 1 guide every 3 clients

NOT INCLUDED

Pick up or drop off from Osorno, Puerto Montt, Llanquihue, Frutillar - extra cost 15.000CLP p/person
Footwear, clothing and accessories of the client's responsibility
Private guide
Snacks & water for the climbing
Tips

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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Huella Andina Expeditions

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