Climbing La Picada: The viewpoint of Vicente Perez Rosales Park
If you are planning to climb a volcano, seeking for a good viewpoint, in a not-so-physically-demanding climb - like the one of Osorno or Calbuco - while you are in the Puerto Varas area. This ascent may be a perfect fit for a fun and beautiful mountain climb in the heart of the Vicente Pérez Rosales national park.
We are local and certified mountain guides happy to join you and share our place. During the climb, you will walk along the "Paso de la Desolación", a Patagonian-looking landscape on the northern slope of the Osorno volcano. Once we start climbing La Picada, you will be amazed with the great views of Osorno, Tronador, Calbuco, and Puntiagudo.
The last part of the climb will be where we will have more challenges. We will have more exposure and the terrain will be narrower. The summit will reward you with a once-in-a-lifetime view of southern Chile.
Options
Full day Climbing La Picada!
Pickup included
What's included in Climbing La Picada: The viewpoint of Vicente Perez Rosales Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We will attempt to climb La Picada, an extinct volcano connected by a pass to the Osorno volcano, in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. The journey begins before dawn with a drive to the head of the trail. In the first part of the trail, we will follow part of the "pass of desolation" before starting the ascent on the slopes of La Picada. The climbing route allows a safe and entertaining ascent throughout the year. In winter and spring with snowy slopes, and already in summer and autumn on rock and volcanic scree. The upper part will require some easy scrambling, for which no previous experience is required, only a good physical and mental condition for an intense journey on the volcanoes of southern Chile. The full-day will have about 16 kilometers of travel and almost 900 meters of altitude to overcome, the plan will be to leave from Puerto Varas at dawn, to make the most of our time in the heart of the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park! On a normal climbing day, we will be back in Puerto Varas around 6 o 7 PM.
Inclusions
- Pickup and dropoff at your acommodation in Puerto Varas, Ensenada, or Las Cascadas.
- We will provide you the technical equipment for the climb: helmeth; crampons; harness; ice axe.
- A climbing ratio of 1 guide every 3 clients
- Pick up or drop off from Osorno, Puerto Montt, Llanquihue, Frutillar - extra cost 15.000CLP p/person
- Footwear, clothing and accessories of the client's responsibility
- Private guide
- Snacks & water for the climbing
- Tips
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick up from Puerto Varas begins at 19:00. We will confirm the estimated time for your location when we send you the weather forecast for your climb.The program includes transportation from/to Puerto Varas, Ensenada, and Petrohue. Picking up or dropping off from Osorno, Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt/Osorno airport, Llanquihue, or Frutillar has an extra cost of $15.000 CLP per person. Other places are available upon request! Pick-up from Puerto Varas begins at 5 AM. We will confirm the estimated time for your location when we send you the weather forecast for your climb.
Meeting / End Points
- We can meet you at the end of route U-963, in the parking of the "Café de Thomas" at 7:30 AM.