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VOLCANO CLIMBING
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Villarrica Volcano
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ASCENT TO THE VILLARRICA VOLCANO
The ascent to the summit of steaming Villarrica Volcano (2,847m), towering menacingly over Pucón, is an adventure positively fizzing with excitement. Picture yourself on top of the volcano, armed with crampons and ice-axe, standing over a lava-filled crater bellowing smoke. Around you, a beautiful panorama of turquoise lakes, green valleys and snow-capped Andean volcanoes. Your hard work to make the ascent is rewarded by a fun slide down the volcano. Skiing and snowboarding is also possible. POLITUR gives you an expert mountain guide and top equipment to ensure you full safety and maximum excitement.
Details
- Day before: Try on snow boots and waterproof clothes. Prepare: lunch (sandwiches, chocolate, fruit, 2 litres water), sunscreen (factor 30), fleece, t-shirt, comfortable clothing, long thick socks.
- 7am: Meet at POLITUR. Equipment provided: snow boots, waterproof clothes, rucksack, gaiters, gloves, beanie, sunglasses, crampons, ice-axe.
- 8:30am: Tranfer to the Volcano(1,400m). Advice on equipment use, start climb. Option of chair-lift to 1,800m (cost 3000p extra).
- 1:30pm: Reach summit (2,847m). Admire view and crater. Recover!
- 2:00pm: Start descent.
- 3:30pm: Minibus leaves for Pucón.
Cost $48.000 p/person
Includes:
-transportation
-guides
-national park entrance fee
-life insurance
-full equipment
Must bring:
-lunch
-1 ½ lts of water
-sun glasses
-camera
IMPORTANT
*You need a basic level of fitness. People with serious pulmonary or heart problems should not attempt the climb. The climb is not suitable for pregnant women.
*If you have interest in skiing or snowboarding from the crater you must speak directly to someone in the office to evaluate your level. You must also pay for the equipment and the assistant that goes down with you.
-Snowboarding $50.000 (ascent - snowboard - assistant)
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