CHILEAN ANDES
MOUNTAIN RANGE
MOUNTAINEERING
EXPEDITIONS PROGRAMS

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MOUNT
ACONCAGUA, 6 962 m

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OJOS DEL SALADO
VOLCANO, 6 898 m

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PARINACOTA
VOLCANO, 6 342 m

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MOUNT
JUNCAL, 6 110 m

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MOUNT
MARMOLEJO, 6 108 m

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SAN JOSE
VOLCANO, 5 856 m

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MOUNT
PLOMO, 5 424 m

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MOUNT
LA PALOMA, 4 930 m


ASCENT PROGRAMS

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LANÍN
VOLCANO, 3 747 m

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LONQUIMAY
VOLCANO, 2 865 m

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VILLARRICA
VOLCANO, 2 847 m

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NEVADOS DE
SOLLIPULLI, 2 240 m

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MOUNT
SAN SEBASTIAN, 1 910 m


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Climb the Villarrica Volcano with a private service, professional guides

ASCENT TO VILLARRICA VOLCANO, 2 847 m

 “Ruca Pillan” means “the house of the spirits” and its origin is from the “Mapudungun” language from the Araucanos.

The Ruca Pillan or Villarica is one of the most active volcanoes on the American continent and is located in the Araucania region of Chile. An amazing natural landscape surrounds it: its flanks are covered by thousand-year-old forests, lakes and enormous glaciers. Its crater is 315-meter in diameter and it sometimes allows us to witness amazing explosions of lava. This ascent is truly a journey back to the beginnings of the planet. The ascent to Villarica volcano is a moderate effort activity and it can be done by anyone who is in good shape.

Our Mountain Guides will teach the group about basic mountaineering techniques all the time, as well as making a guided tour with the highest security standards.

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  Location:

Chilean southern Andes,
Araucania Region
  Duration: Full-day excursion
  Dates: All the year round
  Difficulty: Medium
  Height: 1447 m app.
  Duration of the trek: between 6 and 8 hours
  Requirements: Minimum age: 14 years
Physical condition: Good

To not have a medical history of: heart and respiratory problems, knee operations, back problems or other similar encumberances.
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  Transport: Private car



DEPARTURES
Regular service,
We work just with small groups,
minimum 2 - maxim 8 people.

   Everyday, from September to April Book now!
Private Service   Everyday Book now!

 


PAREDON Andes Expeditions is a dedicated agency made up of a qualified and professional team of Mountain guides who have more than 20 years experience summiting peaks in the Andes, and who have successfully ascended the Villarrica volcano over 1000 times.

Our agency distinguishes itself by offering a personalised service where you receive our full attention and duty of care before, during and after the ascent.

INCLUDED:
  • Certified Mountain Guide, AGMP & Wilderness First
    ... Responder, English-Spanish speaking,
  • Assistant Guide, according people number,
  • Entrance: Villarrica National Park,
  • Accident insurance,
  • Private Transfer,
  • VHF Radio Transceiver,
  • First aid Kit,
  • Mountain Gear:
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  • Ice axe,
  • Crampons,
  • Helmet,
  • Mountain boots,
  • 1 pair gaiters,
  • Day pack,

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  • Wind proof jacket,
  • Wind proof pant,
  • Base layer gloves,
  • Wind proof mitten,
  • Balaclava,
  • Slide pant protection.

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    NOT INCLUDED:
     
  • Chairlift Ticket, $ 5.000.-
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    10 REASONS TO CLIMB THE VILLARRICA VOLCANO WITH US!
    1. We are the only agency in Pucón who specialises solely in mountaineering and trekking tours.
    2. Agency’s director as a Mountain Guide (Clients safety as a priority number one).
    3. Personalized and quality service.
    4. Guiding just small groups (minimum of two people and a maximum of six).
    5. We provide excellent quality equipment which is well cared for, cleaned and dried after every ascent.
    6. The tour begins and finish in your Hotel or Hostel.
    7. The highest possible chance of Success to reaching the summit.
    8. Professional and Qualified Mountain Guides staff and English spoken.
    9. Our tour beginning time permit us to be far away of the other big groups.
    10. Information and conditions tour are clears. (Payment, weather cancellations, etc.).

    Choosing us you will enjoy this great challenge,
    with the best service!

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    PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
      1 T-shirt (Base layer, Polypropylene or similar)
    1 Fleece jacket
    1 pants, comfortable for hike
    1 pair long and warm socks

    Sun Protection
    1 Sun hat
    1 Sunglasses
    Sun cream (over factor 30)
    Lips protection

    Optional:
    Photo or video Camera.
    1 pair lightweight gloves (fleece or wool)
    1 warm hat

    Food
    Sandwiches, fruits, cereals or chocolates bars
    2 litters of water

    Araucania Region