Further south, the Araucanía Region is ideal for ski touring and alpine crossings. Its landscapes feature active volcanoes and ancestral forests. It is home to Lonquimay, Sierra Nevada, and Llaima.
The Lakes Region, home to Villarrica and Osorno, icons of Chilean mountaineering, combines deep snow, lake views, and the strength of Mapuche culture.
Torres del Paine awaits with historic climbs and epic views of the Paine Massif, plus sport climbing in the surroundings of Puerto Natales.
Fitz Roy and Agujas Guillaumet offer mythical walls for those seeking classic alpine climbs in Argentine Patagonia.