Villarrica National Park. Araucaria and hidden glaciers in the Andes

Villarrica National Park, shared between the regions of Araucania and Los Rios, is one of the most visited by the ascent to the crater of the volcano and its ski resort. Nevertheless, other sectors eligible for trekking, camping and expeditions, worthy of the most fanatical lover of adventure sports and nature.

Pichillancahue Glacier, eastern slope of Volcán Villarrica: by the thermal sector Vergara, Geometric and Rincon from Coñaripe, we found a single sector views, surrounded by volcanoes, hot springs, ancient Araucaria forests and glacier ice singular hidden between layers of volcanic ash from different eruptions . It is an excursion of 4 seasons, with dramatic changes: Fall colors colorful forests, winters and springs in snowy landscapes crowned araucaria ideal for hiking or snowshoeing randonee summer without snow, green forests and breathtaking scenery.

Challupén Glacier, southern slope of Volcán Villarrica: From Lake Calafquen, ascending scoria roads, where the forest and the life just trying to retake areas lost after the latest eruptions, the path becomes more complex and starts up appear Challupén eternal ice of the glacier, on the southern slopes Villarrica Volcano. Ice axes, crampons and technical staff are required to advance in the blue ice cracks and the voice of the mountain.

Tips

• Ask about guided tours from Coñaripe, Licanray or Panguipulli.
• So far the cuts across the middle of the park from the Araucanía Los Rios is cut into the park, but guided tours are possible from Coñaripe, up the sector of drawers.
• The access road to the Villarrica National Park is accessible in summer. In winter, depending on the amount of snow on the road, you can access to the Spa's Corner (km 21).