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Location:
Ralún, Region 10, height: 1600 m above sea level. Mount
Kiñehuen with its flanks covered by thick native forest
and its snow-dripped summits is located in the surrounds of
Ralún.
Early in the morning we start the ascent following the bed
of a rivulet opening us a path through impenetrable forests.
Coigües, Notros and Canelos (a tree sacred to the Chilean
Indians), Avellanos (the Chilean hazelnut) and giant farns
are our company on our way up which offers us an unforgettable
view over emerald green Petrohué River and the flushing
green valley of Ralún. At an altitude of about 1000
m we reach alerce woods where millenarian examples of this
very long living species impress as living time witnesses.
Here we attack Kiñehuen’s summit offering us
a unique sight to volcanoes Osorno, Tronador, Calbuco and
Yates as well as over Reloncaví Estuary with the fisher’s
villages Cochamó and Puelo. For our camp we seek shelter
from wind and weather into the alerce woods. On day two we
descend rappelling where possible.
Included:
· Transfer from Puerto Varas
· Sticks and backpacks
· Tent and camping equipment
· Safety equipment
Telecommunications and first-aid-kit
· All food
· Experienced guide member of the Escuela Nacional
de Montaña (a U.I.A.A. member)
· Additional insurance (Interamericana)
What
you need to bring:
· Waterproof parka and pants and waterproof trekking
boots, inner isolating layer (fleece or wool), hiking socks,
gloves, T-shirt, shorts, 1 backpack (60lt), sun screen, sun
hat and sunglasses (with good UV filter!), headlamp, sleeping
bag
Time: 3 days
Note:
Reservation at least 4 weeks in advance.
More
information:
Clothing
for mountaineering
When
we have to get back before reaching the summit
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