Lanin, Quetrupillan & Villarica Traverse

A 7 day cross border trek with three Volcano Summits

	Duration	7 days
	Distance	100km approx
	Height	3717m/2382m/2847m
	Start	Guarderia Tromen, Argentina
	Finish	Pucon, Chile
	Difficulty	Strenuous
	Access	Easy
	Park Entrance	none
	Notes	Villarica: Park Authorities require proof of experience if ascending alone.

Equipment list

List of obligatory equipment for ascents of Lanin; equipment will be checked at Guarderia Tromen:

	Item:	Approx. rental cost per day (Dec 09) can be rented in San Martin de los Andes	Notes:
	Helmet	AR$ 25- 30
	Trekking Poles	AR$ 12 - 15
	Ice Axe	AR$ 20 -35
	Crampones	AR$ 20 35
	Stove	AR$ 20 -35	1 per 4 people
	VHF Radio	AR$ 44 - 55	1 per group
	Sleeping Bag
	First Aid Kit
	Sun Glasses

You can confirm these details at the Lanin National Park office in San Martin de los Andes before ascending.

Equipemt can be rented in San Martin de los Andes:
Adventure Store
AFondo - Villegas 725 (cheaper, but does not have everything),
There may also be rental stores in Junin de los Andes.

Location
On the Argentina / Chile Border between San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) and Pucon (Chile). This is a combination of the Lanin & Villarica routes decsribed on other pages and a 2383m high Volcano that lies between them.

Transport:
From Junin de los Andes or San martin de Los Andes the bus via Hito Paso Mahuil Malal to Curarrehue & Pucon. Get off at Guarderia Tromen.

Camping:
Guarderia Tromen Campsite
Basic Refuge on Lanin
Wild Camps between Lanin and Villarica.


Route:
Day 1: Transport to Guarderia Tromen and ascent to Refuge
Day 2: Ascent to summit of Lanin and descent to Guarderia Tromen
Day 3: Trek across border (Argentina and Chile immigrations) and camp at Laguna las Abutardas
Day 4: Trek to base of Volcan Quetrupillan camp past Lago Azul
Day 5: Ascent of Quetrupillan and trek to Porteria Quetrupillan
Day 6: Trek to Voipur Camp on West slope of Villarica
Day 7: Early moring start, ascent of Villarica

This is a fantastic traverse that is infrequently walked. Many people will be encountered on Lanin and Villarica but very few in between. Map reading and route finding skills needed for this 7 day self supported trek.

Alternative to catch bus across border between Argentina and Chile, but you will probably need to book in advance and arrange pick up at Guarderia Tromen, as they need the passenger list for the Immigration controls and bus can be full.

Depending upon time of year, Ice Axe and Crampons may be need for all three volcanos.

Only shop en route will at Guarderia Tromen, small shop at the Chile immigrations. Remember you can't bring fruit and fresh produce into Chile.

On day 1 water may be limited & dirty on Lanin, take what you need or allow for melting snow.

On day 6 water is VERY limited around the base of Villarica. What water this is may be very dirty (undrinkable).

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