Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Trail to Chaltén Volcano
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Boris 🚴 🏃🐾🐕🦺
February 19, 2017
Mountaineering
Recently erupted in 2008, the volcano is still active, but can be climbed to the lower crater rim.
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Sylwia
November 17, 2025
The trail to Chaitén Volcano is a short but very demanding route that climbs to the crater rim, with steep inclines, stairs, and muddy sections. The reward is extraordinary: views of the crater, fumaroles, and the landscape of Pumalín Park. Hiking boots, trekking poles, water, and a windbreaker are recommended, and it's best to avoid cloudy or rainy days as the terrain becomes very slippery.
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Yossi
January 18, 2020
Cycling
Trailhead to climb up to Volcán Chaitén. It's about a 2-hour (600m vertical) moderately difficult climb and an hour back. The trail is well maintained and the view on top is spectacular. There are public restrooms in the parking lot.
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Distance 2.35 km
Uphill 590 m
Downhill 10 m
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