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Endémiko Traverse

Beautiful steep hike by native forests along the ridge that reveals the Lonquimay Volcano. Includes the cerro Malalcahuello Summit

Hiking Difficult

Distance
11 km
Ascent
953 m
Descent
552 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
963 m
High Point
1.8 km
Gradient
19˚
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This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 963 m to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 11 km, 953 vertical metres of ascent and 552 vertical metres of descent.

The ridge to Cerro Malalcahuello
The ridge to Cerro Malalcahuello Photo: Jose Herrera
Interesting rock formations on the upper valley.
Interesting rock formations on the upper valley. Photo: jose herrera
Dense native forest
Dense native forest Photo: Jose Herrera
Photo from Endémiko Traverse
South View from the upper valley crossing.
South View from the upper valley crossing. Photo: Jose Herrera
Masive Araucaria and coigue forest
Masive Araucaria and coigue forest Photo: Jose Herrera
The pass to cerro Malalcahuello
The pass to cerro Malalcahuello Photo: Jose Herrera
South East View to Sierra Nevada and Llaima volcanoes from the summit of cerro Malalcahuello
South East View to Sierra Nevada and Llaima volcanoes from the summit of cerro Malalcahuello Photo: Jose Herrera
Forest along the way
Forest along the way Photo: Jose Herrera
Malalcahuello village view from first pass.
Malalcahuello village view from first pass. Photo: Jose Herrera
The whole Coloradito ridge view from Cerro Malalcahuello
The whole Coloradito ridge view from Cerro Malalcahuello Photo: Jose Herrera
Lonquimay Volcanoe and plutonic rock wall marks the optional descent to rangers post.
Lonquimay Volcanoe and plutonic rock wall marks the optional descent to rangers post. Photo: Jose Herrera
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Description

The best way to approach the Lonquimay volcano for the first time. Ascend by hiking immersive native forests and summit some very rare cerros having amazing 360 views of the valleys and volcanoes.

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and May

Features

  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Wild flowers
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation