Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park is a protected area framed by the Andes mountain range, and located in southern Chile. It was created in 1926 in honor of the prominent public man Vicente Pérez Rosales, being the oldest Chilean national park.
It has an area of 253,780 hectares and altitudes ranging from 50 to 3491 meters above sea level. Its western entrance is close to the town of Ensenada, 72 km northeast of Puerto Montt and 64 km from Puerto Varas.
It is part of the rainforest temperate forests biosphere reserve of the Southern Andes.
The park contains extensions of virgin forest with large extensions covered with native trees such as coigues, ulmos, olivillos and arrayanes.
The park is bordering with Argentina, and within its extension is the Todos los Santos lake. The lake impacts by the particular emerald green color of its waters, as well as being surrounded by three imposing snow-capped volcanoes, which also belong to the park: the Osorno volcano, the Puntiagudo volcano and the Tronador hill.
In its interior is the Petrohué river, known for the jumps of the same name, where the river’s torrent glides over large stones. In the place there are demarcated various hiking trails that go into the native forest.
This landscape diversity and the dominant presence of its volcanoes, have made this park one of the main destinations of the Los Lagos region, since within its limits the visitor can not only observe the landscape, walk or observe the flora and the fauna of the area, if not you can also enjoy the thermal baths, skiing, boat trips and fishing, among other things.
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Osorno Volcano is located in the Vicente Perez Rosalez National Park and is recognized worldwide for its great scenic attraction and the views it offers.
It is 2652 meters high which makes it visible from Osorno, Puerto Montt and even from Chiloe, it is located 60 kilometers northeast of the city of Puerto Varas.
It is a composite stratovolcano belonging to the South Volcanic Zone of the Andes, and in conjunction with the volcanoes La Picada, Puntiagudo and Cordón Cenizos. The upper part of the volcanic building is covered by a glacier, which, despite its retreat, represents a significant volume of water for the generation of lahars.
The historical eruptive activity of the Osorno volcano has been characterized essentially by episodes of low explosivity, among which the fissural eruption of 1835 AD stands out. The weak fumarole described since the beginning of the 20th century under the ice of the summit seems to have diminished at present. The last recorded eruption was in 1869.
In the slopes of Volcano Osorno there is a ski center, sport in which you can practice almost all year round, if the weather conditions are optimal.
In summer, you can do trekking and know the surroundings.
On the climb you will appreciate a panoramic view of the Petrohué River valley and you will get to know an extinct crater of the volcano. Another point of great attraction will be the viewpoint from where you can get a panoramic view of Lake Llanquihue and surrounding volcanoes.
You can make several walks through the volcano sector and we invite you to relices next to us.
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At the foot of the Osorno volcano (2661 m) and the entrance to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. After 35 km more, in the sector of La Picada, we began the 5-6 hours ascent in the Osorno Volcano in the Desolation Pass. Throughout our tour, we identified numerous species of forest plants and wildlife.
At the lookout (1100 m) we take a break to rest, eat and take pictures. Enjoy the panoramic views of Calbuco, Puntiagudo, Tronador, Volcanoes Yachts, the Patagonian Cordillera of the Andes and LLanquihue and Todos los Santos lakes. Then it begins with the canyon crossing the areas of black ash brought down by the melting of the glaciers.
The Osorno volcano is located 47 km northeast of the city of Puerto Varas, and on its western flank, just 11 km from the crater is the town of Las Cascadas. It is a composite stratovolcano belonging to the South Volcanic Zone of the Andes, and in conjunction with the volcanoes La Picada, Puntiagudo and Cordón Cenizos. The upper part of the volcanic building is covered by a glacier that, despite its retreat, represents a significant volume of water for the generation of lahars, with about 0.14 km3 of ice.
Its eruptive activity began in the Middle Pleistocene about 200,000 years ago a stratovolcano immersed in the ice field that dominated the landscape during the so-called Santa Maria Glaciation, eroded deeply during the terminal phase of it.
The historical eruptive activity of the Osorno volcano has been a series of episodes of low explosivity, among which the fissural eruption of 1835 AD stands out. The weak fumarole described since the beginning of the 20th century under the ice of the summit seems to have been attenuated at present.
Starting from Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas, travel to Chiloé Island to see penguins at Puñihuil Islets, the UNESCO wooden churches of Chiloé and to hike at the Chiloé National Park and Tepuheico Park for striking views of the Pacific Ocean. Return to a base in Puerto Varas to trek at the Alerce Andino National Park, visit the Petrohué Waterfalls, cross the Todos los Santos Lake and visit Peulla; trek the Osorno Volcano in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park; a complete tour around Llanquihue Lake visiting quaint towns with German influence; and end your adventure with a local experience at the picturesque markets in Puerto Montt.
Join a semi-private excursion by motor coach along the scenic Lake Llanquihue and into the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to Lake Todos los Santos (All Saints Lake). Board a catamaran to navigate to Peulla, with time there for an optional lunch or adventure excursion, before returning via catamaran and coach.
Puerto Montt and markets, Puerto Varas, trek Alerce Andino National Park Petrohue Watefalls, Osorno Volcano, Todos los Santos Lake, Calbuco Volcano, Llanquihue National Reserve, fishing Maullin River or others, Horse back riding and rafting in Petrohue River.
Depart from the pier or your hotel in Puerto Varas/Puerto Montt and travel to the skirts of Osorno Volcano, to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park and the Laguna Verde area. Visit the three main points of the Park: Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Waterfalls and Todos Los Santos Lake.
Hike Paso Desolacion (Desolation Pass) between the Osorno and Cerro La Picada volcanoes. Soak in the amazing vistas of Calbuco, Puntiagudo, Tronador, Yates volcanoes, the Patagonian Andes, Llanquihue and Todos Los Santos Lake. Enjoy panoramic views of the unrivaled beauty.
A family oriented excursion visits the Burbuja area where a ski resort is located, there see the glacial run-off from the volcano’s slopes and glaciers, the Petrohué Waterfalls, and Todos Los Santos Lago; takes short hikes on the nature trails of Los Enamorados and Carilemu.
