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Villarrica Volcano
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Plan for a clear morning between December and March, when high-pressure systems tend to hold the skies stable and dry. An early start also dodges the stormy afternoon winds that whip across the cone.
Budsjettips
Guided summit climbs run about 90,000 to 120,000 Chilean pesos per person, which covers park entry, permits, and full glacier gear. Booking on a weekday or joining a small group usually shaves 15 to 20 percent off the listed price.
Anbefalt for
Adventure hikers, Volcano chasers, Photography enthusiasts, Active solo travelers
Planlegg ditt besøk
Full day (6-8 hours round trip)
Om
Raske fakta: En aktiv kjegle som rager 2 847 meter til værs, huser et av omtrent et halvt dusin vedvarende lavasjøer som finnes på jorden. Et utbrudd i mars 2015 sendte askeskyer tusenvis av meter opp i luften, men de samme skråningene fører i dag guidede toppturer de fleste klare sommerdager.
Høydepunkter: Når du når kanten av krateret, kan du stirre rett ned i en gryte av smeltet stein, en virvlende oransje masse som freser, bobler og sender svovel ut i den kalde luften. Om natten farger den samme lavaen toppsnøen rosa nedenfra, et svakt skjær som er synlig fra innsjøbyene 15 kilometer unna.
Insidertips
- Rent insulated mountaineering boots and crampons in town, the glacier crossing is slippery even for fit hikers.
- Take the 3 a.m. departure, the pre-dawn start beats afternoon cloud cover and lets you watch sunrise from the crater rim.
- Pack ski goggles and a buff, sulfur gas and wind-driven ice at the top sting exposed skin within minutes.
- Check the parking-lot activity signal before booking, an orange or red alert means the summit is closed, no exceptions.
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