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.
Statistics
7 - 8
hrs
1,668
m
1,627
m
39
max°
Difficulty
FATMAP difficulty grade
Moderate
Description
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.