
At 2,652 meters, it features a perfect conical profile with moderate to steep slopes, which provide technical descents and sustained lines. These slopes also offer good winter snow stability, making the mountain suitable for ski touring and crampon ascents in harsher conditions.
Famous for its symmetrical, continuous slopes, the mountain is ideal for fluid backcountry skiing. With approximately 1,200 m of descent from summit to base, it features slopes of 25-30° and couloirs of 35-40°. Excellent-quality, spring-firm snow predominates, but wind often limits powder and can create firm, icy conditions, which affect descent technique and raise difficulty, particularly near the summit. Progression on hard snow is required, especially at the summit, so crampons may be necessary.
At an altitude of 2,865 meters, it stands out for its extensive and remote volcanic terrain. Its wide slopes and regular elevation changes allow for extended backcountry routes, although exposure to wind and rapid weather changes requires planning and appropriate technical equipment.
Wide slopes for volcano laps. Combines forest (28-32°) with cone (30-36°). Up to 1,200 m of descent. Inclination: 25-35°, couloirs up to 40°. Snow: powder in winter; firn in spring.
Mid-elevation sector with moderate slopes and open areas, ideal for technical traverses and off-piste exploration. The variability of terrain and slope orientation requires experience in snow assessment and route planning.
Ski touring through araucarias combines forests with alpine bowls. Rare opportunity for tree-skiing in Chile. Up to 1,200 m with an inclination of 25-30°, ideal for freeride.
At 3,125 meters, it is one of the largest active volcanoes in the area. The steep slopes and long descent lines present a technical challenge for advanced skiers. Changing snow conditions and volcanic risk require experience in high mountain terrain and avalanche management.
This challenging volcano in Araucanía features wide faces (30-35°) and rime ice at the crater, making crampons and an ice axe necessary. Each lap can cover up to 1,700 m of descent, with abundant snow in winter and spring firn supporting long runs. Its active crater, strong winds, and rime ice demand solid alpine experience.
Andean Araucanía, 700 km south of Santiago, is accessed via Temuco and includes Malalcahuello (Lonquimay, Sierra Nevada) and Melipeuco (Llaima, Conguillío). Los Lagos is 780 km from Santiago, accessed via Pucón (near Villarrica) and Puerto Varas (near Osorno), close to Temuco and Puerto Montt airports.
10 days / 9 nights.
Winter (June-August): abundant powder for off-piste skiing.
Spring (September-November): excellent firn for ski touring and traverses.
*Go Big Experience. (2025). South Of Chile. IA + humano and verified by the technical team.