Volcano Lonquimay Climb

An straight forward ascent of a cone volcano.

At a glance

Duration:	1 day - 26 kms - 1800m ascent: La Suizandina / 10 kms - 1230m ascent: ski tows at the base
Volcano Height:	2865m
Access:	Public transport to Curacautin
Grade:	Medium - simple trekking ascent.
Notes:	Road head my be on private land

Getting there

The are direct buses to Curacautín from Puerto Montt and Santiago with many stop in between. From Curacautín there are also buses to Lonquimay village, get off before at km 83, four kms before Malacahuello at Suizandina (see below).

Accommodation

La Suizandina a guesthouse with doubles and dorms, will be able to advise of ascents of the Volcanoes.

Maps

This Aoneker map shows the start the complete route.

The Route

From the base of the ski tows just head up the undefined S.W ridge to the summit.

Also consider doing Volcano Tolhuaca.

Gallery

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Location