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Ranquil-Pelehue

Ránquil

Remote area immersed in the Andes Mountains, Altobiobio sector, Araucania. Backcountry, ski and randonee spot, with skiing on steep or wooded terrain with moderate to high slopes.

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
13 km
Ascent
1.7 km
Descent
1.6 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
39˚
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Ranquil-Pelehue Map

From Lonquimay, take the R-791 road (33 km. Approx.) towards the Ranquil-Pelehue junction (R-797, 22 km approx.) until you reach the red barn that marks the beginning of the route (55 km. Approx.). Sking up the following trail that go into the Ranqui-Pelehue valley and then follow the West ridge to the top. This area shows multiple descent options from exposed rocky slopes to softer south-facing forest. The descent through the forest is a good option to find steep and gentle slopes. This route requires technical experience in both skinning and descent.

From west ridge
From west ridge Photo: Tomas Jimenez
Capture of the southern exposure forest, going down in skies.
Capture of the southern exposure forest, going down in skies. Photo: Tomas Jimenez
View east from the ridge.
View east from the ridge. Photo: Tomas Jimenez
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Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between July and September

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons