Corralco, Chile's newest ski resort, is our base for our attempt to ski tour the southern face of beautiful Volcano Lonquimay.
The rewarding randonee climb takes approximately 3-4 hours, and offers views that may rival those from Villarrica Volcano further south in the Andes.
You can see 7 nearby volcanoes, and a distant view into neighboring Argentina.
The Northeast face offers constant skiing of 35-45 degrees, on classic snow covered volcanic terrain and can be skied well into November.
Ski Resort Location: Malalcahuello-Bio-Bio, Chile
Ski Resort Elevation: 2,865 m (9,400 feet)
Ski Resort Vertical Drop: 1,235 meters (4052 feet )
Ski Resort Inbound Terrain:
many advanced and expert classic shots off the Lonquimay crater
Lifts: 4
Backcountry Access: excellent
Heliski: sometimes
Annual Snowfall: n/a
Trail Map: Soon