Volcan Villarica
Volcan Villarica
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You can see the red magma (molten rock) at the top of this still active volcano.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Rachel
Pucon, Chile3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
One of the best experiences we had in Chile. We climbed the Volcano under the very experienced guidance of Juan from Riverstonk found in Pucon. (They were very reasonably priced) He was really funny and very knowledgeable. He made us feel safe at all times. It is an amazing climb, can be difficult at times but it’s worth it when you get to the top and look into the crater. Unfortunately we did not see any magma but heard lots of activity which you could feel and smell too. (We were kitted out with gas masks and everything else you needed to make a successful ascent and descent). The views above the clouds are breathtaking.
The descent is so much fun. We got to slide down the snow covered mountain on plastic slides. Again given all the equipment you would need to make this safe and to keep you as dry as possible. I would 100% recommended doing this if you have the time.
The descent is so much fun. We got to slide down the snow covered mountain on plastic slides. Again given all the equipment you would need to make this safe and to keep you as dry as possible. I would 100% recommended doing this if you have the time.
Written January 24, 2020
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Paulo Henrique ... Z
6 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
The view of the Volcano from the city of Pucon is amazing! We made several tours in the surroundings like the station, the Cuevas and many Waterfalls... The trail los Lagos was a high point! I highly recommend including this region in your itinerary, in my case we stayed 3 days in Pucon and 3 days in Puerto Varas!
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Written December 3, 2024
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Matthew B
London, UK27 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
An absolutely belting day - best thing we did in Pucon … found a really nice guiding company called Zenit.
Up at 6.30 am with our sandwiches, sun cream and plenty of water and chocolate.
It’s a solid 5 or 6 hours to get as high as permitted (August 23 the final 300 metres are closed for safety reasons) and in total a 9 hour day but the views over the Andes, Villarica lake and the other volcanoes are stunning and it’s a wonderful feeling being so high under your own steam. Hope photos do it justice but this is one of those things you have just gotta do.
Clampons, Ice axes and a knowledgeable Guide are essential. Don’t do it alone or the bad spirits will ensure you slip off..
Up at 6.30 am with our sandwiches, sun cream and plenty of water and chocolate.
It’s a solid 5 or 6 hours to get as high as permitted (August 23 the final 300 metres are closed for safety reasons) and in total a 9 hour day but the views over the Andes, Villarica lake and the other volcanoes are stunning and it’s a wonderful feeling being so high under your own steam. Hope photos do it justice but this is one of those things you have just gotta do.
Clampons, Ice axes and a knowledgeable Guide are essential. Don’t do it alone or the bad spirits will ensure you slip off..
Written August 7, 2023
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Stanthorpe
Stanthorpe, Australia755 contributions
Feb 2020
We enjoyed this monument to the power of nature at a distance. There are many walking tours up the volcano but they were too strenuous for us. We chose to drive to the base where the chairlift starts and go on the chairlift. Sadly it was not operating the day we went. This is apparently common. However it did not stop us enjoying the volcano and it’s majesty. We went for some short walks, got a coffee, and toured the caves
Written February 7, 2020
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Darren R
Connecticut372 contributions
Mar 2023
The guided hike to the top was “open” but you could not do the last 1,000 feet and there was no snow to slide down, so Mirador de Los Crateres seemed a better option. So glad we did it.
This was an amazing hike. The views of Villarica and the lakes are great. The view back to the mountains when you are near the top are something out of Avatar. The craters were fascinating. We enjoyed the hike itself too. We did the 5 miles round trip in about 2.75 hours, stopping many times to appreciate the views and take pictures. My friend’s apple watch said there was 1,200 feet of elevation gain. There were stretches of no view through the forest, but the vegetation was interesting to look at then.
The place is very easy to find in real life, not so easy on google maps. If leaving Pucon on 199, make the first left onto S-887 (Camino Al Volcan). Take that about 30 minutes. When you get into the Villarica Park (where there is a ranger offering info and some small stores offering zip lining and the like), stay left onto the bumpy dirt road. After 4 KMs, you’ll see a parking lot on your right. Walk up the hill, bearing left on the road you drove in on, and you’ll see the sign to start the hike. Then follow the posts from there.
This was an amazing hike. The views of Villarica and the lakes are great. The view back to the mountains when you are near the top are something out of Avatar. The craters were fascinating. We enjoyed the hike itself too. We did the 5 miles round trip in about 2.75 hours, stopping many times to appreciate the views and take pictures. My friend’s apple watch said there was 1,200 feet of elevation gain. There were stretches of no view through the forest, but the vegetation was interesting to look at then.
The place is very easy to find in real life, not so easy on google maps. If leaving Pucon on 199, make the first left onto S-887 (Camino Al Volcan). Take that about 30 minutes. When you get into the Villarica Park (where there is a ranger offering info and some small stores offering zip lining and the like), stay left onto the bumpy dirt road. After 4 KMs, you’ll see a parking lot on your right. Walk up the hill, bearing left on the road you drove in on, and you’ll see the sign to start the hike. Then follow the posts from there.
Written March 9, 2023
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Carlos Vergara del Río
Santiago, Chile46 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Climbing this was hard and fun, we did it with Mawida, a local tourism firm. Everything was great, the day, the guide (Javier), the equipment and the fun way of sliding downhill.
The most recommended adventure in town.
The most recommended adventure in town.
Written January 13, 2020
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Laurel C
Saratoga Springs, NY412 contributions
Jan 2020
We did not climb the whole volcano! As seniors, we opted to go to the ski resort (January is summer) and there were many trails to follow all up and down the slope. We went up to the high lift and (paid for) a ride down. Wear real hiking shoes though, my gym shoes took a bit of a beating. Very nice day.
Written January 13, 2020
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Joa
Almere, The Netherlands171 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Take an Uber to the chairlift and then walk a long way to the top of the volcano. Quite heavy due to the magma stones, which can cause you to slide down quickly. But we were rewarded with breathtaking views.
In a word: fantastic!
Only a surprise: there is no Uber to pick you up there, so we also walked for miles towards Pucon. So keep that in mind
In a word: fantastic!
Only a surprise: there is no Uber to pick you up there, so we also walked for miles towards Pucon. So keep that in mind
Written January 23, 2024
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silvia
3 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
It was a weekend trip, accompanied by a lot of rain. Pucón is a land used to receiving tourists. We chose two very nice tourist homes, in which the hosts gave us great references of places to visit.
Wonderful waterfalls, dense and lush vegetation, beautiful landscapes!
Wonderful waterfalls, dense and lush vegetation, beautiful landscapes!
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Written October 13, 2024
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SwiftyPA
PA28 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We hiked the 4 km Craters trail. The trail climbs gradually through a forested section midway up the volcano. As the altitude rises, there’s a transition in the ecosystems to tundra. At 3 km there’s a scenic overlook where you can see Lake Villarrica and the other volcanoes in the park. The trail ends where magma from eruptions in the 1970s and 1980s destroyed large areas of vegetation. There are two small craters where gasses vented during these eruptions and give
the trail its name, but these are less interesting aspects of the walk. The photo is the view of the volcano at the end of the trail, which was not too far from the snow line when we visited on the first few days of summer. The return hike follows the same trail downhill.
the trail its name, but these are less interesting aspects of the walk. The photo is the view of the volcano at the end of the trail, which was not too far from the snow line when we visited on the first few days of summer. The return hike follows the same trail downhill.
Written January 1, 2020
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Hola, me gustaría saber si es muy dura la subida al volcán, he leído que son 3 horas de subida y 3 de bajada...alguien podría comentar porfis
Written December 1, 2021
adva_spitz
Kiryat Motzkin, Israel
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Hey, do you know about organized trips that reach the summit, in December-February? Including
equipment. How long did it take to reach the summit (hours or days) and what was the price?
Thanks
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Hola, ¿conoces los viajes organizados que llegan a la cumbre, en diciembre-febrero? Incluido el equipo. ¿Cuánto tiempo se tardó en llegar a la cima (horas o días) y cuál fue el precio?
Gracias
Written January 20, 2021
Bom dia !!
Vou no Inicio de julho 2020 ( 8 á 13) - Gostaria de saber se já tem neve em pucon nessa data e se é possível ir até a base do vulcão conhecer a neve sem ter que comprar tickets pra fazer o ski pois não tenho interesse em praticar, meu interesse é apenas brincar na neve com as criança e esposa e se na cidade as agencias oferecem transporte até a base do vulcão para quem quer conhecer a neve.
Written January 28, 2020
Normalmente em julho já há neve abundante no Villarrica e não é preciso pagar os meios de elevação para se divertir na neve . Muitos alugam peças de plástico para as crianças escorregarem na neve. Esse tipo de diversão serve como ambientação e iniciação aos esportes de neve, tanto para crianças como para adultos. Quem sabe numa próxima vez se animam a ter aula de esqui? É delicioso esquiar. Comecei aos 38 anos , tenho 61 e não penso parar tão cedo.
Written January 29, 2020
hola, queria saber si se paga algo por la entrada, o es un lugar de libre acceso? voy en septiembre con un grupo de 12 personas y busco actividades y lugares a visitar tanto en villarrica como en sus alrededores, gracias
Written August 19, 2019
El acceso es libre. Vos pagas si te tomas las aerosillas pero podés subir caminando si querés. Lo que no se es si el.estacionamiento se paga
Written August 20, 2019
Quando fomos tinha muita neve e não conseguimos chegar na base.
Written September 10, 2019
Gostaria de saber como é o trekking em outubro, mais precisamente no fim de outubro. É aconselhável?
Written July 5, 2019
Creio nao poder ajuda-la muito, pois meu mochilao foi entre fevereiro e maio. Tb confesso q não tive grana pra subir, lembro q é um pouco caro.
Boa viagem!
Written July 5, 2019
Leandro A
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Chego sábado agora dia 29/06, como faço para saber se esta disponível a subida ao Vulcão Villarica e como faço para reservar?
Written June 25, 2019
Olá, sugiro você ir na agência Sur Explora assim que chegar na cidade. Eles vão te orientar sobre tudo o que você precisa saber (clima, vestimentas, valores...).
Written June 26, 2019
Bom dia. estou indo para pucon na segunda semana de agosto. As visitas até o cume do vulcão ocorrem mesmo no inverno? Corro o risco de não conseguir subir devido ao clima?
Obrigado!
Written June 13, 2019
Ocorrem mesmo durante o inverno, porem é mais complicado a subida. E sim, corre o risco de não subir por conta do clima. Eles sempre avisam o dia que possivelmente dará para subir, porem se o clima virar, eles cancelam.
Written June 16, 2019
Vou em agosto 2019 gostaria de ter uma média de temperatura durante a subida do vulcão e da própria cidade de pucon.
Written May 13, 2019
Você irá no inverno. Muito frio. Muita neve. É temporada de esqui. Não é aconselhado o trekking do vulcão, somente esquiar, ou seja, não verá o cume. Trekking no vulcão no inverno é muito perigoso e de difícil acesso. Trekking nos parques que tem belos lagos serão difíceis também, pois estará úmido e gelado. Aproveite Pucón para esquiar e as águas termais para se aquecer.
Written May 14, 2019
Como se puede llegar al volcan sin movilización propia? Hay autos de acercamiento? Y cuanto tiempo es la subida? Quedo atento
Written March 1, 2019
buen día, si si nosotros contratamos una camioneta que nos llevó y también nos alquilaron todos los equipos y nos dieron una clase básica pues nunca habíamos usado skys
Written June 20, 2019
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