Volcán Osorno
Snowshoeing Trek on Osorno Volcano
Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
- Difficulty
Low. - Duration
6 hours. - Pax
Min 2 - Max 6. - Min Age
18 years. - Equipment
We recommend equipment for low temperatures.
Overview
Discover the beauty of winter on Osorno Volcano with our snowshoeing trek.
With our snowshoes, you'll easily traverse the snow, providing stability and comfort with each step.
Throughout this adventure, you'll be accompanied by a local mountain guide who will share knowledge about the area's fauna, flora, and geology, while ensuring the group's safety.
No prior experience or high fitness level is required for this activity—it's designed for everyone to enjoy the magnificence of the snowy mountain.
Along the trek, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of snow-capped volcanoes, ancient forests, and Lake Llanquihue from a new perspective.
Join this adventure and experience unique moments, like that moment when the mountain allows you to truly feel again.
Itinerary
09:00 - Meeting at a designated location in Puerto Varas.
We check the equipment and travel 68 kilometers, approximately one hour, to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.
10:00 - Luis Malagueno and Jean Pierre Laude Monument.
Our first stop is where we adjust the snowshoes for the initial 2-kilometer hike.
11:00 - Los Pumas Refuge.
Amidst lenga and coigüe trees, we reach the Andean refuge to hydrate before leaving the forest and continuing our snowshoeing adventure.
13:00 - Teski.
Reaching an elevation of 1200 meters, we enjoy the best views for a snack and recharge before the final kilometer in the magical forest near Teski Club.
14:00 - Return to Puerto Varas.
15:00 - Arrival at the meeting point, end of the day, and farewell.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Puerto Varas.
- Local bilingual guide, certified ski instructor with avalanche and wilderness first aid (WFR) training.
- Snowshoes and poles provided.
- We conclude the day with a snack to share the magic of the experience lived.
FAQs
No. This excursion is designed for all audiences, without the need for previous experience or a high level of physical fitness.
Includes transfer from Puerto Varas, bilingual local guide (certified in skiing, avalanches, and first aid), snowshoes, poles, and a snack at the end of the day.
The minimum age is 13 years old. Until 18 years old, minors must be accompanied by their parents.
The activity lasts approximately 6 hours, including transfers, walks, stops, and breaks.
It is important to wear clothing for low temperatures: thermal layers, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, and trekking shoes.
The meeting point is in Puerto Varas at 09:00. Once the reservation is made, we will get in touch to coordinate the exact location.
You will enjoy stunning views of Lake Llanquihue, the snow-capped volcanoes in the area, lenga and coigüe forests, and the immensity of Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.
Groups are small, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 people, ensuring a more personalized and secure experience.
You can book directly from our website. Once the purchase is made, our team will contact you to confirm the details and coordinate the meeting point.
Starting place
Meeting at a designated location in Puerto Varas at 09:00. Coordination will be arranged after the purchase.
Policies
Please read our Terms and Conditions, where our cancellation and change policies are defined. Remember to always plan your trip in advance.
