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IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
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| Day | Schedule | Last entry |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday to Sunday | 08:30 to 17:30 hrs | 13:00 hrs |
* Schedules or days may vary according to weather conditions or safety provisions of the protected area.
The Villarrica Traverse is a mountain trek of variable duration (between 3 and 5 days) that allows you to explore an extensive section of Villarrica National Park, discovering some of the most representative landscapes of the La Araucanía Region. This physically and scenically demanding trekking route skirts three majestic volcanoes: Villarrica, Quetrupillán, and Lanín, connecting unique ecosystems and diverse geographical landmarks.
Overnight stays are in tents, exclusively in sites authorized by the National Forest Corporation (CONAF), complying with minimum impact and safety protocols in protected wild areas.
Sections
- Section 1 and 2. Ski center trail – Chinay: It starts at the ski center. Medium-difficult difficulty with scarce water. It skirts Villarrica Volcano walking over scree and volcanic debris. It is two days of walking where the first day you can camp at Laguitos de Challupen. The second day ends in the Chinay sector.
- Section 3 and 4. Chinay – Avutardas Lagoon: It starts at the Chinay ranger station to end the first day at Laguna Azul. It is approximately 8-10 hours of walking with medium difficulty. The second day from Laguna Azul ends at Avutardas Lagoon with an estimated time of 8 hours. Medium difficulty where most of the time is walked on terrain without tree vegetation. Water in sections 3 and 4 is not scarce. However, it is recommended to carry 1 liter each time you find water points.
- Section 5. Avutardas Lagoon - Puesco: It starts at Avutardas Lagoon and ends at the Villarrica Traverse Cafeteria (three kilometers from the CONAF station). It crosses lenga and ñirre forests, you will walk beside wetlands and marshes. It is a section with negative slope so it has no major difficulties.
Location
Parque Nacional Villarrica: Chile
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