Description of the attraction
In the Andes, in the western part of the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, about 30 km northeast of the Osorno volcano, there is a volcano whose sharp silhouette cuts into the blue sky like a needle piercing clouds is the Puntiagudo volcano.
Its height is 2498 m. The first ascent was made by two climbers, Swiss and Chilean explorers, Hermann Roth and Rudolf Hess - in 1937. The latter died while descending during this ascent. Since then, there have been only a few successful ascents to the summit of the Puntiagudo volcano and this is a real feat, since this volcano is considered one of the most difficult peaks in Chile.
Its only historically recorded eruption occurred in 1850, when there was only an eruption of volcanic ash. At present, the Chilean National Geology and Mines Service does not continuously monitor the activities of the Puntiagudo volcano. Experts say the activity of the Puntiagudo volcano does not pose a risk in the short term, and it is classified as a dormant or extinct volcano - an extinct volcano.
The vegetation that surrounds the slopes of the Puntiagudo volcano consists of evergreen forests of olivillo, tepa, sweet cinnamon, ulmo, pitra and other plant species - shrubs, ferns and lianas. In terms of fauna, skunks, la curunyas, foxes and birds such as hummingbirds, carpenters and black harrier can be found here.
The climate at the foot of the Puntiagudo volcano is characterized by high temperatures without heat fluctuations and precipitation throughout the year. If you plan to climb higher, then it is advisable to take warm clothes and special suits with you.
There are two ways to climb to the top of the Puntiagudo volcano. The first begins in the valley, the second originates in the southeast of Lake Rupanco. Both routes require climbing skills and are therefore not suitable for all hikers.
You will be impressed by hiking, horse riding along the nearby rivers, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, in the rivers adjacent to the volcano and in Lake Rupanco. You can try your hand at rafting (sports rafting on mountain rivers), as well as an unforgettable experience of a warm picnic, quiet secluded fishing, and, of course, a surge of emotions from a rapid ski slope. You can also simply contemplate and photograph the wildlife of the Puntiagudo volcano.
