South America, Volcan Callaqui Chile

Trip pictures
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October 2010
Volcan Callaqui 3164 mt ,starting from 900mt
Santiago -Los Angeles 520km
Los Angeles Ralco 80km
Ralco to rio Pangue  3 km.

Place to stay
1-at Ralco... There is a "CABANA" hotel
2-After 5 km  RIO PANGUE there is a very nice place to stay( 4 star). Bad and breakfast and Camping. But winter it is not open.Only if you call them it may be passible.
Campo el Coipo
http://www.visionandina.cl/cmpcoipo/turecoesp.htm



Before the bridge turn left at dirt road.I saw the tallest and the most beautiful Araucanian trees in this trip.This trip should be considered as a two-days trip, Because of elevation gain, long distance , bamboo barriers, destroyed track and obstacle on the river. It is not a steep mountain. Be prepared!!!!!!

Before I started my trip I camped  next to the field of  Mapuche family.We went mountain to take care the cattle 3 days. Cattle live free in the mountain without fence.


Volcan Callaqui, climbing route is on the left  ridge.





we were going skiing





taking care of the cows





crossing the river with cattle





After 2 hours fighting with bamboo I tryed to reach the plateau onthe right of river. Another  two hour I got this wall and went back to begining point .







First day I stayed at Mapuche shelter. Second day I camped  before tree line. Third night I camped in the bamboo jungle




I saw the tallest and the most beautiful Araucanian trees in this trip











Returning to camp.Please bring me  some fresh eggs




Thanks to Mapuches  ...............