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: -5 to 0 °C, snow showers, 0 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1380 m (1300 to 1480 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 45 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ma 21 sep | -5 / 0 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| di 22 sep | -5 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| wo 23 sep | 0 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| do 24 sep | 1 / 3 °C | thunderstorm | dry | 0 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | -1 / 3 °C | snow showers | dry | 4 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 1 / 5 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | -1 / 4 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | -2 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 3 h sun |
| di 29 sep | -3 / 0 °C | snow showers | dry | 5 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | -3 / 1 °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