North Patagonia Volcanoes
Overview
Explore some of the most aesthetic and rewarding ski mountaineering terrain in North Patagonia. This classic 7 to 10-day program combines iconic volcanic ascents, long ski descents, and deep immersion in the landscapes of southern Chile. The program is fully weather-dependent, ensuring flexibility to maximize summit and ski opportunities while maintaining safety.
Expedition Requirements & Professional Guiding
This expedition is designed for experienced ski tourers and alpinists looking for a true Patagonian alpine objective. It is not suitable for beginners.
Participants must have:
●Efficient uphill travel on skis and confident parallel skiing in all snow conditions.
●The capacity to climb at least 1,000 meters vertical per day.
●Transitions and movement with crampons.
●The ability to carry a 7-13 kg backpack.
The Guides<
The expedition is fully organized and guided by the Senoret Brothers, who are certified IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guides. Throughout the trip, they provide instruction focused on efficiency, safety, and decision-making in high alpine volcanic terrain.
Participants must have:
●Efficient uphill travel on skis and confident parallel skiing in all snow conditions.
●The capacity to climb at least 1,000 meters vertical per day.
●Transitions and movement with crampons.
●The ability to carry a 7-13 kg backpack.
The Guides<
The expedition is fully organized and guided by the Senoret Brothers, who are certified IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guides. Throughout the trip, they provide instruction focused on efficiency, safety, and decision-making in high alpine volcanic terrain.
The Destinations & Objectives
The expedition is based in two key mountain hubs, allowing us to adapt to weather, volcanic activity, and group ability.
●Malalcahuello Area: Base yourself in a comfortable mountain lodge and access objectives like the Lonquimay Volcano (9,400′), which offers a consistent 35° descent.
Other potential objectives include the highly active Llaima Volcano (10,253′) and the Sierra Nevada Volcano.
Pucón Area: Move south to access the iconic Villarrica Volcano (9,341′), famous for its perfectly conical shape and smoking summit. The ultimate highlight is the Lanín Volcano (12,293′) on the Chile-Argentina border, an ascent typically done over two days offering up to 8,000 vertical feet of skiing.
●Malalcahuello Area: Base yourself in a comfortable mountain lodge and access objectives like the Lonquimay Volcano (9,400′), which offers a consistent 35° descent.
Other potential objectives include the highly active Llaima Volcano (10,253′) and the Sierra Nevada Volcano.
Pucón Area: Move south to access the iconic Villarrica Volcano (9,341′), famous for its perfectly conical shape and smoking summit. The ultimate highlight is the Lanín Volcano (12,293′) on the Chile-Argentina border, an ascent typically done over two days offering up to 8,000 vertical feet of skiing.
Packs include:
●Full expedition organization by certified IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guides.
●All ground transportation between Temuco, Malalcahuello, and Pucón.
●Accommodation in hotels, refuges, and mountain lodges.
●All meals during the expedition.
●Tents, group cooking equipment, ropes, and technical group gear.
●Inquire & Reserve Your Spot
●All ground transportation between Temuco, Malalcahuello, and Pucón.
●Accommodation in hotels, refuges, and mountain lodges.
●All meals during the expedition.
●Tents, group cooking equipment, ropes, and technical group gear.
●Inquire & Reserve Your Spot
