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CLP$ 220,000
Price in Chilean pesos for a group of only 1.
An ideal volcano for a family ascent and/or to enjoy an undemanding ascent, with beautiful views and not complex terrain. In winter it is the right place to get a close look into winter mountaineering, for progression with snowshoes or ski touring. Immersed in the Puyehue National Park, it is also a great viewpoint of the volcanoes and lakes of the region, a privileged place to enjoy the silhouettes of Puntiagudo, Osorno, Puyehue, Sarnoso, and Tronador!
LOCATION
Antillanca, Lakes District, Puyehue National ParkDURATION
1 day
GROUP SIZE
1 to 8 persons
GUIDE RATIO : CLIENTS
1 guide every 4 clients
START / END
Puerto Varas
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
1,990 masl
LENGTH
+-11 km (round trip)
ELEVATION GAIN
+962 m
Transportation
Technical equipment
Adventure tourism insurance
Superb views
Also known as Antillancain Mapudungun “the Jewel of the Sun“This volcano allows us on the way to its summit to discover the world of mountaineering and enjoy incredible views of the Lake District.
Rising on the side of the road that connects the city of Osorno with Bariloche, Casa Blanca is an inactive cone-shaped volcano that separates lakes Puyehue and Rupanco. Due to its altitude of only 1,990 meters and its scarce glaciation, its ascent presents no technical difficulties and is an excellent alternative to access one of the dominant summits of southern Chile and a perfect viewpoint for future challenges.
The ascent by its northwest face starts at the Antillanca ski center. Depending on the time of the ascent, it is possible to reach the Raihuen Crater by vehicle (or you must walk about 3 km and 240 m of elevation gain). From this point the ascent runs along volcanic trails during the summer season or through its snowy slopes during the winter and spring. As you gain altitude, the views of the Puntiagudo and Osorno volcanoes and Lake Rupanco become more and more impressive.
In our way back – but depending on our itinerary – it is possible to stop and take a thermal bath in “Aguas Calientes“.
7 pm
Transportation from Puerto Varas to Puyehue National Park.
10 am
Start of the ascent from the Antillanca ski center.
11 am
Raihuen crater.
2 pm
Maximum time of ascent.
5 pm
Return to Puerto Varas.
7 pm
End of service.
For those who book the same program together, there is a discount of $20.000 CLP per person, which is applied automatically when making the reservation.
The weather conditions are essential for a safe and enjoyable trip. However, an accurate and somewhat reliable weather forecast can only be had about five (5) days before the planned date for the trip, so we try to be as flexible as possible with reservations made in advance:
To be able to book a date we only require the payment of the reservation fee, and once we have a reliable forecast we re-confirm the date and coordinate the payment of the difference. But if it is not possible to start the ascent because we foresee that there will be poor visibility in the glacial area (precipitation or clouds that reduce visibility to only a few meters) we will look for an alternative date or the refund of the booking fee.
However, if by mutual agreement we decide to start the program (that is, to go out to pick you up or to meet at the lodge), either because the forecast looks good, acceptable, or unclear, and the conditions do not allow us to reach the summit or meet the proposed objectives, there is no refund of the payment!
Yes!
The minimum to perform the program is one (1) person, so there is no problem in doing the program just for you. But keep in mind that it is a shared service, so if there is another person interested in the program and the date they could share the service. But don’t worry we’ll let you know if that happens!
Yes, we have available trekking poles, mountain boots, gloves, backpacks, sunglasses for rent. So if you need something do not forget to let us know in the booking process.
While most of our programs are small groups and it’s almost always just the group you’ve booked together, our regular programs are shared services. So if you would like to book a private program in advance, it will be priced accordingly to the capacity of the clients that the guide or guides could have on that trip. Write to us to see it in detail!
The program includes the transportation from/to Puerto Varas, Ensenada, Petrohue, Puerto Octay or Cascadas. Picking or dropping from Osorno, Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt/Osorno airport, Llanquihue or Frutillar have an extra cost of $15.000 CLP per way. Other places are available upon request.
If you want to get to the meeting point on your own, let us know and we will coordinate to meet you!
There are some programs that include transportation from other cities, if indicated in the description, so it will be!
The program includes the technical equipment: crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe. So they basically only require their mountain boots, clothes, and accessories (glasses, backpack, gloves). Anyway you can see the checklist to verify that you have what you need and / or let us know if you need something!
Some programs may also include other items (such as sleeping bags or trekking poles), so if it is indicated in the program it will be available in the program.
It is the ascent of a mountain or volcano by a group accompanied by a (or several) Mountain Guides!
We do our best to customize our programs to your needs, but please note that regular programs are shared services. We will always let you know in advance when more people join the same trip!
If you will like to book in advance a private guide, it will need to be priced accordingly at the capacity of clients that your guide could have on this trip.
Because most of our trips are small groups, it will be just you or a couple of other people, we rent the car from the guide (or our family) to develop the program: A normal car, clean, in good condition and of course with all the required permits. For bigger groups, we hire a driver with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van or similar.