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"Under
the volcanoes, next to the glaciers, between the great lakes,
the perfume, the silence, the entanglement of the Chilean forest"
this is how the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda described his native
Araucania Region. |
The Huerquehue National Park, 35km from Pucon
is probably what Pablo was describing... With its lagoons, Araucaria
forests, trees at least 10 centuries old, canyons, cascades and
the list goes on... Come and discover this luxuriant nature which
will surely charm any excursion amateur.
That excursion will make us discover the millennium araucarias’
forest like one kind of the moderated forests that we can meet in
the south of Chile. Lagoons and cascades bring to that park an amazing
touch. The pathway begins at 700m of altitude, and goes up with
many curves until 1200m high. During the climbing into the forest’s
shadow, points of views on the lake Tinquilco and the volcano Villarrica
will make you dream of amazing beauties, that we’ll reach
following the lagoons… By walking down, we’ll have a
break to admire the cascade feed by the lagoons of altitude.
Length :4h to 5h
Includes :transport, guide, entrance
to the Parc, insurance (Cruz del Sur)
What to bring :sunglasses
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The
Santuario Cañi
Between lagoons and millenium trees, the oldest national park
of Chile is waiting for you to live an unique experience. |
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The sanctuary Cañi is situated at the
top of a chain in the Andes Mountains. That trekking will make you
discover the forest of araucarias and many lagoons. Moreover, you
have to throw an eye on the fauna which lives there. Once we arrive
at the edge of the Cerro 3 Picos high of 1550m, we will profit of
the 360º panoramic view, which offers us views on volcanoes,
lakes like all the beauty of our region, Unique… Nature lovers
won’t miss that excursion knowing that in Mapuche’s language
Cañi means “view which transforms”. In winter,
full of snow, the Cañi is the ideal place for trips by snow
shoes.
Level medium, due to the uneven of 1000m until the Cerro 3 Picos.
The path doesn’t have such technical difficulties.
Length :The excursion lasts 7 hours long
Includes :Transport, French guide
What to bring :Trekking shoes A fleece Jacket
Back pack Lunch and water (1.5L at least each) Camera Sun glasses
and sun block, cap or hat Money to pay the park entrance
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Villarrica
Traverse |
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Parque Nacional
Lanin
More than 3800m high and situated in the national park of the
same name, the Lanin propose you a wide range of excursions
all over the year for nature lovers pleasure. |
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Wonderful excursion to observe the fauna. During
the whole trip, we’ll walk up along the Trancura River, until
the frontier of Chile and Argentina. While walking we’ll appreciate
landscapes of both country and mountains, with in backcloth volcanoes
and mounts of the Andes. The first walk that we’ll realize will
take place along the lake Quillelhue, and its aim is to make us discover
the local fauna and its dwelling (nesting zone with many ducks etc…).
That first step lasts roughly 45 minutes, including observations’
time. Then, we’ll keep going on with the convey for a few kilometers,
crossing the forest of Araucarias at the base of the volcano Lanin
(the highest of the region) until the beginning of the pathway which
will lead us to the lagoon Huinfiuca. That walk will permit us to
discover the forest of altitude and observe birds like the Magellan’s
black peak, the “peuco” (raptor) and maybe the condor,
very present in those high zones. During our way back, let’s
relax in Menetue’s hot springs. We’ll find there two swimming
pools covered and two outside, baths of mud, massages, and a restaurant-cafeteria.
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Parque Nacional
Conguillio
Well known as the bead of the Araucarias’ parks, they
offer amazing landscapes: volcan Llaima, forest of Araucarias,
lakes and lagoons, lava flow, rivers and cascades… |
That excursion propose us to discover a park
with a difficult access, however it is one of the most beautiful
of the region, before taking the bus from Temuco.
During the first walk we’ll discover the mineral universe
of that park, mostly and clearly volcanic. Then, after crossing
huge lava flows, we’ll discover lagoons Verde and Arco Iris.
A few moments later, we’ll have lunch in between araucarias…
Then, we’ll go to see the lake Conguillio at the base of the
Sierra Nevada (2500 m high), before starting our second walk which
will lead us to the “Araucaria Madre”, the oldest one
of the park.
Just before leaving the park, we’ll observe many birds on
the lagoon Captren, important place for nesting. Finally, in our
way to Temuco, we’ll have a break from a point of view situated
over the volcanoes Lonquimay and Tolhuaca.
In Temuco, we’ll bring you in a restaurant that conveys you
and after diner; we’ll deposit you at the bus station.
Length :The excursion lasts 11 hours
Includes :Transport, French Guide
What to bring :Trekking shoes A fleeze Jacket
Back pack Lunch and water (1.5L at least each) Camera Sun glasses
and sun block Cap or hat Entry to the P.N. Conguillio
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