Los Arenales
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About Los Arenales
A rugged volcanic gateway where ancient monkey puzzle forests meet the dramatic, basaltic shadows of the Lonquimay volcano.
Highlights
- Ancient Araucaria forests
- Volcanic trekking trails
- Andean backcountry access
- Lava-sculpted landscapes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1604m
- Lakes nearby: 3
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Los Arenales
- Today: -1 to 2 °C, snow showers, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1692 m (1600 to 1800 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 30 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sáb, 3 oct | -1 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 0 / 3 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 0 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 0 / 3 °C | snow | dry | 0 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 0 / 7 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | -1 / 8 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | -1 / 8 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| sáb, 10 oct | -1 / 7 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| dom, 11 oct | -1 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 10 h sun |
| lun, 12 oct | 0 / 7 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
Getting to Los Arenales
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO), 118 km away, about 2h30 by road