チリ周辺のおすすめ火山ハイキング＆ウォーキング

This part of the trail winds through a forest with particularly tall trees. Enjoy the fresh air; the higher you climb, the more arid the landscape will become.

If you're coming uphill, you'll have left the forest behind, and the landscape becomes increasingly rocky and technical. It's like walking on the moon at times.

You've reached the summit of Quetrupillán volcano, at 2360 meters. The view over the glacier, the sea of clouds, and the surrounding area is truly worthwhile.

Pucón is located on Lake Villarrica and, with numerous restaurants, small supermarkets, hotels, and hostels, is perfectly geared for tourists and the starting point for our hike up the Villarrica volcano. Since the sheer number of tour operators overwhelmed us, we'd appreciate a recommendation! At 6 a.m. sharp, we set off with a group of 11 people and four guides by bus to the entrance of the national park. Equipped with hiking poles, helmets, gas masks, gloves, sturdy rain gear, gaiters, hiking boots with matching crampons, butt sliders for the return trip, and an ice axe, which we used primarily to slow ourselves down on the descent, we set off. The climb was very strenuous. From the rim, covered in fresh snow, we could see into the crater and, in the perfect weather, had a fantastic panoramic view. In the evening, we jumped into the lake again and celebrated the sunset in Pucón with numerous other visitors.

If you want to do the tour alone, i.e. without an agency/guide, you should register/de-register with the police and mountain rescue service. Previous acclimatization and experience in high-altitude mountaineering are mandatory. You often need a 4x4 vehicle to get there (depending on the time of year). Even though it is hot in San Pedro de Atacama, it is cold up here. So take appropriate wind and heat protection with you. At least 2.5 liters of water and don't forget sun protection! Any uncovered area of skin burns within minutes! Technically simple, trekking poles are helpful, but be sure to take crampons with you if there is snow and ice. Then have fun and always take it slowly! 🤙

A nice Vulcan as a start of hiking in the altitude.

The Cerro Toco with its 5604 m is an ideal volcano for people who want to get a taste of the mountain air. Although only 500m have to be overcome; but beware, this should not be underestimated! He is technically very simple but the height throws you to a. At the top you have a fantastic view.

The Cerro Toco is an incredibly easy to climb mountain. Nevertheless, the 500 meters to be overcome should not be underestimated. After all, one is at over 5000m. Lots of water, a little refreshment and 2-3 hours bring time!