Chile Volcano Touring
Skiing and Splitboarding Adventure
The ultimate Chile volcano skiing adventure. If you’re looking for the best splitboarding and ski touring in southern Chile, there’s no better expedition than our Chile Volcanos Backcountry Tour. Certified UIAGM/IFMGA guides lead you deep into the Andes to the stellar volcano ski touring on Volcano Lonquimay, Volcano Villarrica, and other nearby off-radar gems. This guided journey will take you to some of the most pristine backcountry terrain in south Chile. A place PowderQuest proudly has called home for over 25 years. After full days of volcano skiing + snowboarding, you’ll settle into comfortable lodges, refuel on locally sourced dinners and sample iconic Chilean red wines.
Chile Volcano Skiing Trip Highlights
- Professionally guided adventures led by *2 IFMGA guides on classic snow drenched Chilean volcanos
- Soak in volcanic mineral hot springs after an adventurous day in The Andes
- Discover southern Chile’s stunning landscapes and old growth forests, including the Araucaria; beautiful living fossils known as “monkey puzzle trees”
- Immerse in the friendly local culture of Pucon; Chile’s adventure capital
- Delicious regional cuisine and red wines- fresh trout, wild boar, veggies, handmade empanadas, pastel de choclo and Merkén spice created by the Indigenous Mapuche
Trip Highlights
Itinerary
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- Arrive to Temuco by 9:00am via a short domestic flight from Santiago (we suggest arriving to Santiago the day before to catch up after your international flight and explore the city)
- Meet PowderQuest ski guides and group
- Travel towards Volcano Lonquimay through the sacred lands of the Indigenous Mapuche
- Take in the beautiful landscape of expansive farmland, natural reserves, and thermal hot springs
- Check into our lodge in Malalcahuello
- Mountain and avalanche safety introduction
- Group dinner with local Chilean dishes
- Group breakfast at our lodge
- 2 full days ski touring the local backcountry
- Weather and conditions permitting, a summit of Lonquimay Volcano - 9400 ft / 2865 m
- Options for a recharging soak in the valley's local hot springs
- Group dinners at our lodge
- Group breakfast
- Travel to Pucon, bordering beautiful Lake Villarrica
- Days of ski touring the skirts of active volcanos, backcountry secrets and see epic panoramic views of the Lake District and smoking active cones in the distance
- Conditions permitting, summit and ski Volcano Villarrica - 9317 ft / 2840 m
- Post ski, enjoy thermal hot springs, mountain town cafes, pubs, and authentic local food at our select favorite restaurants in Pucon
- Breakfast at hotel
- Pack up, check-out, return to Temuco
- Catch afternoon/evening return flights to Santiago
- Adios Amigos!
Is This Trip For Me?
You should be in very good shape and confident skiing steep and varied terrain and snow conditions, including hard pack. Participants must ski ungroomed black diamond runs without hesitation and have strong ski touring or splitboarding experience, including efficient transitions, skinning steep terrain, and executing kick turns. You should be comfortable climbing 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) per day in multiple ascents, with the ability to handle up to 1,500 meters (4,900 feet). Snowboarders should maintain speed on flats, hold a solid traverse line, and maneuver smoothly to keep the group moving, sometimes using ski poles for assistance. More on ability levels
Trip Essentials
- 2 full-time bilingual guides, certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) In the rare case of fewer than 4 guests, the trip may be guided by one guide.
- Dedicated bilingual support office in Chile, ensuring seamless logistics and extra peace of mind throughout your adventure with over 2 decades of local experience.
- All trip logistics
- Avalanche and mountain safety review
- Handpicked lodges thoughtfully selected for location, comfort, character, and authentic Chilean hospitality.
- Private 4x4 ground transportation throughout the trip including Temuco airport pick up and drop off.
- Daily chef prepared breakfast
- Authentic local dinners hosted by your guides
- Wine, carefully selected by our guides to enhance every dinner
- Entrance fees to National parks and hot springs
- Gratuities for hotel staff and drivers are already taken care of, so you can focus on the adventure.
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Lunch
- Guide gratuities at your own discretion
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FAQs:
- When is the best time to come for the best conditions? September and October typically deliver a deep snowpack, more stable weather and a good mix of winter and spring skiing and touring conditions.
- Is there Wi-Fi in the lodge? Yes, all the lodges offer reliable Wi-Fi so you can stay connected.
- Where are the other guests from and what is their backcountry experience? Guests join us from around the world, mostly from North America, Europe, and Australia. Expect a mix of advanced to expert skiers and riders who are comfortable on varied terrain and up for the daily touring adventures as described in the Is This Trip For Me section on this page.
- How much currency should I bring for extras like lunch etc.? While most of your expenses are covered, plan on around USD $20–$30 per day for lunches, snacks, and après-ski. Credit cards are accepted in most places, but having some Chilean pesos is handy for smaller stops.
- Can you help me extend my stay in Chile? Yes. We specialize in ski resort bookings and other unique Chilean excursions such as vineyard tours, Easter Island, Santiago and more.
Accommodations
Malacahuello
Relax in our comfortable family run quaint lodge, surrounded by beautiful lush green farmland, snow covered volcanoes and crystal clear rivers. Rooms feature private bath, central heating and free WIFI.
Pucon
In the heart of downtown Pucon our comfortable bed and breakfast is our home for 4 nights. Centrally located with walking access to cafes, bars and the town's cultural markets once we are off the mountain.
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Ski the most dramatic terrain in the southern Andes.
Pricing Details: (in USD)
- $4895 per person, shared twin room with private bath
- Solo travelers are comfortably paired with another guest of the same gender whenever possible
- Optional private room: $895 (limited availability)
- Deposit: 25% to confirm your reservation
- Final balance due 90 days prior to departure
Questions? Call us at 1-307-213-9094 or contact us via email.