Icy conditions with the Calbuco in the backround.

A Trio of Epic Ski Tours in Chile's Lake District

Climb and ski classic Chilean volcanoes in one of the most beautiful regions of South America

Ski Touring Difficult, Severe

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Icy conditions with the Calbuco in the backround.
Icy conditions with the Calbuco in the backround. Photo: Pablo Lloncón

Description

Located just next to Lake Llanquihue - Chile's second biggest lake, at over 86 square kilometres - these 3 tours are absolute gems. 2 of the routes are on Osorno, largely considered one of, if not the, most beautiful volcanoes on the continent.

The easiest line is "Calbuco via Río Blanco", a beautiful trip up an incredible natural feature. The 2 routes on Osorno are much trickier, with both being suitable to ski only in good conditions. The weather in the region is also notoriously changeable and this is a major consideration as being stuck high on Osorno in bad visibility would be a serious situation.

If conditions and weather align, all of these routes exemplify what Chilean skiing is about about - challenging terrain and conditions, epic ambience and some of the best views on the planet!

Routes included

Osorno Volcano South West Face

Osorno Volcano South West Face

One of the most scenic ascents in the Lakes Districts, best left for the spring.

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
8.9 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
1.4 km

Calbuco via Río Blanco

Calbuco via Río Blanco

An overlooked volcano with a stunning view of the Estero de Reloncaví

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
17 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
1.5 km
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