Desolacion Hike. Osorno, Petrohue

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2022

Maria A.

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Puerto Varas

English, Italian, Spanish (Native)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Maria A.)

Up to 4 people

A great day hike to explore the different environment of the National Park Vicente Perez Rosales on a 12 kms hike from A to B. Beginning at La Picada Sector. About 2 hours drive from Puerto Varas.

Itinerary

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08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your Hotel

Hotel in Puerto Varas

We will pick you at your hotel in the morning and drive bordering the south side of the Lake Llanquihue entering the National Park .The Llanquihue Lake which host one of the best scenic roads in the region. We will arrive to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park oldest national park, founded in 1926. It covers an area of 251,000 hectares (619,970 acres), incorporating the park's center piece, Lago Todos los Santos, Saltos de Petrohué, and three commanding volcanoes: Osorno, Tronador and Puntiagudo.

Desolation Pass trail

We begin this hike at La Picada sector. The trail begins at about 900 mts asl with about 40 minutes hike going up hill to the highest pint of the trail 1100 above sea level, from here we join the trail in between the two volcanoes Picada and Osorno. Slowly descending with spectacular views of the Tronador MT (3450 mts)and Emerald Lake.

Location:

P.N. Vicente Perez Rosales, Lake District, South of Chile.

Duration:

9 hours. 1 hour and 45 minutes drive from Pto Varas

Hours Walk: 5 hours/Plus the visit to the saltos. W.Distance: 12

kms/7.5 milles

Difficulty level:

Medium- high.

Terrain: gravel.

In the shade and sun. Mostly down hill and undulating with a good down hill to the lake Esmeralda.

Equipment to bring:

Water 2lt minimum, warm clothes according to weather and time of the year. Trekking shoes, rain jacket, sun and skin protection (sunglasses, hat).

Safety:

Emergency equipment and first aid kit.

Visit Petrohue Rapids Drive back to Puerto Varas

We will stop at the Petrohue rapids to see the amazing white waters flowing . The hole trek last for about 6 hours and depending on the people’s pace. Time to see the wonderful mountains surrounding the lakes and also enjoy a well deserved box lunch.

06:00 PM

End of tour

We will drop you off at your hotel in Puerto Varas at 18:00 approx.

Ending Point

At your Hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Private transportation. Driver guide. Peugeot Traveller or Similar

Toyota Hilux.

・Private professional guide with Wilderness First responder Certificate and Sernatur registration.

・Box lunch

・Knowledgeable in native flora and fauna

Gasoline, Toll, Parking fees

What‘s not included

Entrance to the Petrohue Falls.

Insurance

Tips

Tour Important Information

During December and January is important to avoid wearing black, green, blue and any dark colors because the insects (Coliguachos) are attracted to it.