Overview
Volcán Osorno is most famous post cart of south Chile. It is situatted around of Llanquihue lake, the biggest lake of the country.
Lakes and Volcane makes the beautifull landscape of the South of Chile.
The Volcano Osorno was first described by Charles Darwin. At that time, Osorno was in activity. Now, it is not.
The route is not dificult, only a walk up summit with ice. 30º degrees steep slop. Crampons, piolets and Plastic boots are required.
Getting There
Arriving in Santiago, You have to take bus to Puerto Varas. It takes a role day trip.
In Puerto Varas, you pay a someone to leave of to the Las Burbujas refugee, reached by car.
It is 50 Km paved road to Ensenada, than 16 Km of dirty road going up hill thru Osorno slopes.
Red Tape
No permits are required, no fees to pay!
When To Climb
From December to March.
Camping
At Las Burbujas refugee. No fees to camp.
Miscellaneous Info
For Touristic information of Chile:
http://www.guia-chile.de/baseportal/guiachile/album/thum&range=80,1®ion==10&z=80&d=1
To Buy maps of Osorno and all Chilean mountains maps:
www.igm.cl
Club Andino of Puerto Montt:
www.vientoblanco.cl
weather conditions:
http://www.interpatagonia.com/tiempo/index_i.html?idcorredor=2
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Lake District (Chile / Argentina)
