HAE03ESPA
CLP$ 850,000
Price in Chilean pesos for a group of only 1.
Outstanding in the scenic landscape on the border of Chile and Argentina, on the route that connects the city of Osorno and Bariloche, this petrified lava tower is accessible all year round: a moderate climb in summer and somewhat more demanding in winter, with an Interesting approach trekking through forests of "lengas" and "ñirres", volcanic ash and in winter with snow for randoneé skis or snowshoes. About five pitches of V grade climbing (or W3/W4 in winter) to enjoy the immensity of the mountain range and the elegance of its volcanoes from its summit!
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LOCATION
Cardenal Samoré, Lakes District, Puyehue National ParkDURATION
3 days
GROUP SIZE
1 to 6 persons
GUIDE RATIO : CLIENTS
1 guide every 2 clients
START / END
Puerto Varas
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
2,027 masl
LENGTH
+-7 km trekking to camp
ELEVATION GAIN
+-700 m trekking to CB +-200 meters climbing
Transportation
Meals
Camping equipment
Technical equipment
The route through the southwest gutter covers a little over 200 meters of climbing in about five pitches. A not difficult climb, but with an important approach, poor rock quality and difficult to protect!
From Puerto Varas we must go along the “Interlagos” route to the Cardenal Samoré border crossing. Place where you have to register the activity and leave the identity documentation of the participants in the international police. About 20 kilometers more towards Argentina is where we begin the trek to the base camp.
At this stage, we must carry in our backpacks everything necessary for the following days. The trek runs through Lenga and Ñirre forests, the crossing of a river, volcanic ash and border milestones. Approximately seven kilometers and four to five hours will be needed to reach the base camp, in the plains near the mountain.
The day of the climb will start relatively early. In the first part, we will need about an hour to get close to the beginning of the route, from there an easy climb of about fifty meters will leave us in the gutter and a complete first view of the route. From here, with more vertical feeling than the actual slope has (reach max. 70 -80°), we will reach the edge that through a traverse will take us to the last climb between blocks and loose rock. The route in summer conditions has a UIAA classification of V grade, with a climb of 5.7 in Yosemite climbing. In winter the route becomes completely “Alpine”. The approach will be completely covered in snow, so it must be done on ski touring or with snowshoes, and for the route it will be necessary to use ice axes and crampons (difficulty WI3 to Wi4).
For this program, it is necessary to have experience and knowledge of climbing and rappelling. It is not necessary to have a high rock climbing grade, nor to have experience in traditional climbing, but it is important to master the technique of rappelling and belaying. In addition to the physical capacity for three days in the mountains!
Day 1: 07 am
Transportation from Puerto Varas to Cardenal Samoré border crossing.
Day 1: 11 am
Trekking to base camp (4-5 hours).
Day 1: 4 pm
Base camp.
Day 2:
Climbing of the route "gutter southwest" (5 lengths, +-200m, difficulty in summer; 5.7 YDS, V UIAA | difficulty in winter: M3 or M4, 80°).
Day 3: 9 am
Trekking back to the beginning of the trail.
Day 3:
Trekking back to the beginning of the trail.
Day 4: 4 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.
