Nevados de Vilcún
About Nevados de Vilcún
An untamed wilderness outpost where ancient monkey puzzle forests meet the raw geothermal energy of the Llaima Volcano.
Highlights
- Volcanic thermal springs
- Araucaria forest trails
- Lava flow landscapes
- Andean backcountry access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1571m
- Lakes nearby: 4
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Nevados de Vilcún
- Today: -3 to 2 °C, rain, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2326 m (1430 to 2940 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 47 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | -3 / 2 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 0 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 1 / 2 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | -1 / 3 °C | snow showers | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 0 / 6 °C | rain showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 0 / 4 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -2 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 11 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | -2 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | -2 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 3 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | -1 / 4 °C | snow | dry | 0 h sun |
Things to do in Nevados de Vilcún
Hikes nearby — Nevados de Vilcún (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Nevados de Vilcún, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Sendero de Chile: Tramo Los Escoriales
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Los Carpinteros
Getting to Nevados de Vilcún
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO), 78 km away, about 1h50 by road