Mount Fitz Roy
You want to get to the town of El Chalten. If you are from Buenos Aires you have to fly
41°11'53.8"S, 71°29'09.9"W
A scenic hike
One of the most popular destinations
Refugio Frey Treks is one of the most iconic trail of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. It features wide variety of scenery; with forests, steams, lakes and towering peaks. The trail to get to the Refugio is 12km one way, it takes about 4 hours one way at an elevetion of 1700m. The refugio is open all year round, a night there cost AR$ 850 per night and you have to bring your own sleeping bag. You can camp beside the refugio for free but you have to bring your own camping gear. During high season you will have to make reservation a few days in advance and your reservation must be printed off or the voucher downloaded to your cell phone to show when you arrive.
Copyright Mazzocchi Emilia
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Located in the Nahuel Huapi National Park
How to get there:
The best way to get to Refugio Frey trailhead is by bus from Bariloche or by driving your own rental car. The buses leaves on an hourly basis and the ride takes about 1.5 hours. The trail starts in the parking lot at the base of the Cerro Catedral ski resort. From there you just have to follow the “FREY” wooden sign. If you are arriving by car you can park in the main ski resort car park at Villa/Cerro Catedral, it is generally safe.
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