Alba Pardo Tatché, Spain
Powder in summertime? YES it's possible, we found it in Chile in the Araucania Region the northern part of Patagonia. Come discover the untamed nature of the Malalcahuello National Reserve and the ski resort named Corralco. With an annual snowfall of approximately 7 meters this part of Chile offers a fantastic mix of local culture and great terrain to ride. The Lonquimay Volcano (2.865m) is our objective for the week with trips in the surrounding area. Standing on the summit of the Lonquimay volcano where you can see the curvature of the earth will be one of many highlights of your trip. There are other volcanoes nearby for potential daytrips and lots of terrain with fairly easy access. It’s an endless playground around us. Most importantly this area has lots of options to ride in the trees on snowy/milky days. The perfect splitboarding place away from the crowds...
Get ready to ride some mellow and steep terrain and hopefully lots of powder!
Every year around end of August beginning of September this region gets a huge snowfall. The famous legend of the Santa Rosa Storm always brings big amounts of snow and we believe in the legend. Why wouldn't we !
This is NOT for beginner splitboarders! At least a couple of weeks experience is recommended.
A good level of fitness and at least 5-6 weeks of snowboarding experience is recommended. And at least a couple of weeks splitboarding experience is recommended.
Perfect your technique on splitboard ascents and decents in couloirs, trees and steeps, be at ease on all-different types of slopes and snow conditions.
The guides will provide advice on technique, while respecting your individual style.
Our guides will find the best snow conditions for you EVERY day. You will be guided in groups of max. 4 persons
You will stay in a cabin approx. 10-30 min from the major zones we will be riding with upto 4 persons where your guide will be hosting and serving all meals. Including on mountain lunch pack.
1 night during the week we will go out to a Chilean restaurant or a local Asado(Chilian BBQ)
After dinners we will do different clinics/talks every night if you still have the energy!
DAY 1 (Saturday)
Arrive in TEMUCO pickup from airport to Cabin we check gear have dinner and get ready for early start next morning.
Day 2 (Sunday)
We ride the resort of "Corralco" to get the legs back for everyone. With lift accessed terrain you are guaranteed plenty of turns on your first day back on snow. This should be the perfect start as we are sure everyone is itching to get on snow again and it gives us a chance to check if all equipment is working correctly. (Skipass is included in price)
Day 3 - 7
Go touring
Day 8 (Saturday)
Departure/Arrival day for the next group. No activities.
Your guides speak English, German, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and some spanish.
Bring all your riding gear(No rentals available) Beacon, shovel & probe is mandatory on all our trips. Boot crampons are a must and Ice Axe if you have one bring it but not a must.
You will be in the mountains all day. So layer up. Bring a facemask!
Beacon, Shovel & Probe is a must have on all our trips and a minimum knowledge of use is good to have. But we will run a few beacon clinics during your trip. If you don't own this you can rent from us. Book in advance!
You will receive an equipment packing list shortly after your deposit has arrived in our account.
All of the above program is subject to change and weather conditions
7 Days accommodation in hut. All meals included.
6 Days guided touring around the Malalcahuello National Reserve
Pick up & airport drop off
Beacon Search Clinics
Avalanche Search & Rescue training
Daily "Afterski" beers and snacks at the hut
Daily transfer to market and hot springs
Beacon Search clinic
Avalanche search and rescue training
Board service Clinics
Flights
Personal insurance (Mandatory)
Off piste insurance/ Mountain Rescue insurance(Mandatory)
Alcohol & softdrinks
Private snacks
Yoga Classes
Massages
Equipment hire
Located North-East from the Araucania Region, Malalcahuello-Nalcas is one of the most beautiful National Reserves in Chile. Created in 1931, this reserve has an extension of 31.260 hectares which stands out by its great biodiversity and native forests reflected in thousands of colours and shapes due to its volcanic origin geography. Among all other species of trees, the “Araucaria” is one of the most astonishing, some of them older than 1000 years old and with a diameter up to 1.80 meters.
By plane: You will fly into Temuco Chile (ZCO) All flights to Temuco will have you connect through Santiago (SCL). You will be picked up from the airport.
By Road:
NOT RECOMMENDED
By car from Santiago: Malalcahuello is approx 440 miles away from Santiago. You can drive from the capital city, taking the 5 Sur highway, which will take you through Victoria, Curacautín.
By Rail:
NOT RECOMMENDED
By Bus:
NOT RECOMMENDED
VISTAS TOURS require that guests have at least intermediate level powder skills. If you have any concerns or doubts about your ability give us a call and we can give you a better idea of what level we expect from guests.
- Guests will need to be in good physical condition. Consider following a conditioning program to prepare for your trip.
- If you are unable to keep up with the group you may be asked to sit out and will not be reimbursed for any missed time riding or skiing.
- Weather and snow conditions are impossible to predict so guests must be prepared to ski or ride anything.
- If you have never skied powder or shy away from it at your local resort, this is not the place to learn.
- If you have any questions or concerns about your ability please call us to discuss prior to booking.
- In order to prepare your body for maximum performance during your trip with VISTAS TOURS and reduce your chances of fatigue or injury, we recommend you undertake a stretch and strengthening program 4 to 6 weeks prior to your trip.
Booking Procedure
Registration is done via emails and/or our booking forms to collect your personal details, insurance information and medical history.
By completing the registration form and paying the deposit, you are entering into a legally-binding agreement with VISTAS TOURS.
*If you begin the booking process less than 90 days prior to the trip start date, payment in full is required to secure your spot.
*All guests are required to read and sign a standard insurance waiver. The backcountry is exciting, exhilarating and can be unpredictable. We strongly urge our guests to listen carefully to their trained guides.
Reservations & Payment
Reservations are considered tentative until we receive a 50% deposit of the total trip cost. Full payment is required 90 days before your arrival at trip destination. Payment is due in full if your reservation is made within 90 days of your arrival at trip destination.
Cancellation
If you must cancel your reservation, we require written notice. If we receive cancellation notice more than two months(60 days) before the trip date, your balance will be refunded less a EUR 500 administration fee per person. Additionally, you will be responsible for any non-refundable travel insurance fees. If we receive cancellation notice less than two months before your trip date, the entire balance is non-refundable unless you can fill your spot.
COVID-19 Cancellation Terms & Conditions
If you cannot leave your home country or enter in to the country of your booked trip due to COVID-19 and decide to cancel between day of booking 60 days prior to the start of your tour date, the following terms and conditions will apply. If travel bans are lifted, the normal term and conditions will apply (see above).
Option 1: Receive a full refund minus 20% of your tour price (or up to a maximum of 300 EUR)
Option 2: Move your booking to the following season without any cancellation fees.
Cancellation between 60 days to your trip start date, the following conditions will apply (normal term and conditions).
– Cancellation between 60 and 30 days before the trip will result in a 50% cancellation fee.– Cancellation within 30 days of the trip will result in a 100% cancellation fee.
COVID-19 Terms & Conditions
The following information on entry and re-entry requirements is from 2021/22 and represents a time of heightened travel restrictions. Most countries have since loosened restrictions and requirements. We are simply leaving this information here in case of a resurgence of the pandemic and a return to tighter restrictions.
Prior to travel and prior to commencement of your trip, we will ask guests to;
Before travelling, we recommend you check your government’s travel advisory and the World Health Organization website for the most up to date information about destinations and permitted travel from each country.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
While entry requirements are country-specific, the overall trend is that proof of full vaccination is required for entry to most countries. For this reason, we are very strongly encouraging all clients to get vaccinated. Some countries are additionally/alternatively requiring proof of a negative PCR test result received within a specific timeframe (e.g. 72 hours or 3 calendar days) prior to your flight’s departure. There are obvious risks to relying only on a negative PCR test result, and in the event of related complications, your trip may be jeopardized.
RE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Your home country may have re-entry requirements, such as a negative PCR test result received within a specific timeframe. It is your responsibility to research and understand these requirements, and to budget any additional time that may be required in-country to meet them. Increasingly, testing facilities are being set up in international airports, which may be a solution so long as you plan enough time to secure your result before or between flights. While we will not be able to schedule testing prior to your departure, we will work with our partners to obtain and distribute information on available testing options/facilities before you book your flights.
Regardless of your vaccination status, the following terms and conditions apply to ALL 2022/23 BOOKINGS
VISTAS TOURS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Travel Documents
It is your responsibility to make sure that your passport, visa (if required), and any other travel documents, such as proof of COVID-19 vaccination and/or negative PCR test result—as required by the destination country—are in order before departure.
Health Requirements
It is your responsibility to determine your own medical and physical health/capability or other qualifications or suitability for participating in a trip. Any medical problems or physical/mental concerns of note must be disclosed in our Booking Form In the case of any significant problems or concerns, we will require that a doctor formally clears your participation.
Insurance
We recommend that our guests carry trip cancellation/interruption insurance and emergency evacuation insurance as a precaution against unforeseen events including but not limited to adverse weather, flight delays/cancellation, injuries, illnesses, and other factors that may disrupt their adventures. Depending on the carrier, trip insurance is typically a fraction of the cost of your trip. Some homeowner insurance policies include travel or trip insurance.
Given that almost all of our trips occur in remote locations where there are extremely limited emergency resources and substandard medical facilities, medivac insurance is strongly recommended (and required by our partners in some cases). Your insurance should cover the costs of your emergency medical care including search and rescue, onward transportation between medical facilities, and ideally, repatriation back to your home country for specialized care. It is also important that you double check that the insurer covers “extreme sports” activities such as backcountry skiing, snowboarding and ski mountaineering.
Rights Reserved
We reserve the right to cancel trips at any time due to unsettling political, social or environmental events, in which case the same transfer/refund options we’re offering for COVID will apply. We additionally reserve the right to cancel due to inadequate client registrations, at which time we will offer a refund in full.
Exclusions
We cannot offer refunds for missed reservations, early departures, inclement weather/extreme avalanche danger, snow conditions, or force majeure events beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, and are not responsible for additional expenses incurred in preparing for the trip (e.g. airline tickets, visa application fees, equipment purchases, etc).
Force Majeure
Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions, we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of contractual obligations are prevented or affected by "Force Majeure" (that is: any event which VISTAS TOURS or partners could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid). Such events may include: war, threat of war, terrorist activity, civil unrest, natural or man-made disaster, pandemic, epidemic, adverse weather, avalanche, fire, and all similar events that fall under the legal term “Act of God.”
Photos & Video recordings
By booking a trip with us, you give our guides, volunteers and partners full permission to photograph and/or video record your participation, and further give VISTAS TOURS full permission to publish any photographs or video recordings taken of you for any promotional purpose.
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