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Glaciers have shaped the landscape of southern Chile: crevasses and seracs allow us to enjoy safely the world of ice climbing.
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Located within the National Park Vicente Pérez Rosales the Osorno volcano puts us in a prime location to enjoy from above the lake region. Slightly shifted to the west of the Andes mountain range divides the waters of the lakes Todos Los Santos and Llanquihue, delimits the river of turquoise waters and was responsible for creating the Saltos del Petrohue.
Our trip begins in Pto. Varas at 06:00 a.m. driving to the Osorno and trek to the base of the glacier. After an overview of glacier travel techniques and ice climbing basics, we will select an adequate area for belay and set some tope-rope ice climbing routes.
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| Next departure:
– Regular departures between October 2018 and March 2019 prior reservation.
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from $100.000 CLP
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Location:
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Seraks Osorno Volcano, Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Lakes Region, Southern Chile.
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| Duration: |
1 day. |
| Difficulty: |
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| Length: |
~6km (~4 miles). |
| Elevation: |
900m  (2.952 Ft). |
| Start / End: |
Puerto Varas, Chile. |
| Season: |
All year. |
| Highlights: |
Osorno Volcano, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Trekking, Climbing, Glaciercrossing. |
| Price p.p.: |
1 person $140.000, 2 to 6 $120.000; 7 to 8 persons $100.000. |
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The Fine Print
| What is included in the tour? |
| Guide service in a non-private program*; bilingual guides (spanish, english); entrance fees to National Parks and/or private lands; excursions, transportation** & food*** as described in the itinerary; activity insurance; wilderness first aid kit; all groupal equipment required for the itinerary and the per client listed here (helmet, harness with accessories, crampons, ice axe); in wilderness areas without cell phone coverage a 2-way messaging Satellite Communicator (with real time online tracking, SOS function), in areas with cell phone coverage a 1-way messaging Satellite Communicator and/or VHF radios. |
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| What is not included in the tour? |
| Guide tips, additional services or upgrades, personal gear, life and/or travel insurance, porters or horses (if available), extra expenses for cities, alcoholic beverages, meals not specified in the itinerary or not included in the menu, extra nights lodging in cities or due to changes in the itinerary, everything else not mentioned in the program. |
| Experience and technical expertise required |
| Apt for people without previous climbing experience but with an adequate shape to participate in up to +10 hours per day of physical activity in a wilderness terrain. Physical condition is subject to guide evaluation. |
| Limitations/activity restrictions |
| Not suitable for people with heart problems or disabilities that may prevent them from participating in long term strenuous physical activity, children under the age of 18 without written authorization of parents or legal guardian. Minimum age to participate is 15 years old, maximum age to participate is 70. It is recommended that all participants undergo a complete physical before booking the climb. Due the location where the activity occurs we do not recommend it for pregnant women. |
| Number of clients |
| Min 1 / max 8 clients per excursion. Get in touch with us, if you are a bigger group. |
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– Day 1: Begin activity, transfer from Puerto Varas to Osorno Volcano.
– Register at CONAF park ranger office.
– Trek and ice climbing.
– Return to Puerto Varas.
– End of services.
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