Refugio Frey
Refugio Frey
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Camping refuge in the mountain town of Bariloche.
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Maria F
6 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
It really is a beautiful experience, walking along the cathedral hill massif. Surrounded by Lake Gutierrez. The views throughout are amazing.
The difficulty level is medium. I went up and down in the day.
It takes 2 and a half hours to get up and 2 to get down. The last 3 km of the climb are the most difficult but it is worth it when you reach the refuge the view that awaits you. There you can buy drinks and homemade empanadas and pizza to recharge. All delicious.
Everyone should do it at their own pace but it is something they should not stop doing at least once.
The difficulty level is medium. I went up and down in the day.
It takes 2 and a half hours to get up and 2 to get down. The last 3 km of the climb are the most difficult but it is worth it when you reach the refuge the view that awaits you. There you can buy drinks and homemade empanadas and pizza to recharge. All delicious.
Everyone should do it at their own pace but it is something they should not stop doing at least once.
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Written March 18, 2025
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mmlosey1119
Houston, TX1,254 contributions
Jan 2020
Spending two weeks hiking in northern Patagonia, this was my favorite of all hikes. It is an all-day adventure so plan accordingly. There are two ways to do this hike: we started with the ski lift up from Bariloche, then hiked Catedral Ridge, then went down to the Frey Hut, and then a solid descent to the shores of Lake Gutierrez. I loved climbing over and around the boulders while on Catedral Ridge but you shouldn't do Catedral Ridge if you are scared of heights or subject to vertigo. The view was the most spectacular that I've seen. Then the scenery changed while hiking the valley to Frey Hut - lush green vs barren stones. The descent past Frey Hut was all wooded and shady so yet another type of scenery, and some relief from the afternoon sun. We ate our picnic lunch at a small lake as we hiked down Catedral Ridge towards the valley. We were able to refill our water bottles and use the restrooms at Frey Hut, and I bought a cold Coke. We had a guide but I think it could potentially be doable without a guide if you have a good sense of direction and at least a field guide.
Written April 8, 2020
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sarahhmurphy2012
Dublin, Ireland5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We were exhausted on arrival at the refugio, and were thrilled to find such a welcoming spot. Set beside a beautiful little lake where you can have a dip to cool off, followed by one of their really superior pizzas- they were also serving a hearty looking stew- and perfect night sleep in their large dorm, where everyone lines up in their sleeping bags ( they have some available there).
We were really glad we got a spot in the refugio, as the campsite looked really really uncomfortable- a rock bed on a steep enough slope
We were really glad we got a spot in the refugio, as the campsite looked really really uncomfortable- a rock bed on a steep enough slope
Written February 11, 2020
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Potatie
Harrogate, UK144 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
So we decided to day hike to Refugio Frey, and where do I begin?
Pros:
The lake at the top is great for cooling off after your hike (it's very shallow and not too cold).
You can get some nice photos.
There's a hostel that sells drinks and food.
Cons:
Unimaginable heat...like rivalling Hell hot; we walked in early February and even as a seasoned trekker I nearly threw up with the heat.
The trail is SO dusty. It's so bad I'll be pulling it out every bodily crevice for the next 3 weeks.
Wasps wasps and more wasps.
Just a long, slow and continuous uphill for 8km; boring and un-enjoyable trek because if you take your eyes off the trail for a nano second you will trip and die on a root, stone, boulder, random sharpened bamboo cane sticking out of the ground.
-2/10 would Refugio Frey again.
Pros:
The lake at the top is great for cooling off after your hike (it's very shallow and not too cold).
You can get some nice photos.
There's a hostel that sells drinks and food.
Cons:
Unimaginable heat...like rivalling Hell hot; we walked in early February and even as a seasoned trekker I nearly threw up with the heat.
The trail is SO dusty. It's so bad I'll be pulling it out every bodily crevice for the next 3 weeks.
Wasps wasps and more wasps.
Just a long, slow and continuous uphill for 8km; boring and un-enjoyable trek because if you take your eyes off the trail for a nano second you will trip and die on a root, stone, boulder, random sharpened bamboo cane sticking out of the ground.
-2/10 would Refugio Frey again.
Written February 7, 2023
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K M
Boca Raton, FL37 contributions
Feb 2023
This is a hike that requires a certain level of fitness. I saw people struggling with the uphill at the end of the long hike, several km up. However, slow and steady get the job done. Beautiful views and wonderful spot at the top to rest. We saw a condor flying above us at the refugio which was the icing on the cake after 3 hours hiking up.
Written February 26, 2023
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Mati Cusenier
Buenos Aires, Argentina75 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Excellent Trekking to the Frey Refuge. The path itself is easy, but it can get a little complicated in winter at the end of the section with snow and ice. I did it in October 2023 and it takes 4/5 hours to arrive.
Very good reception from the guys at the shelter. Containing the snowy landscape and its frozen Toncek lagoon, it invited you to do it with some good mates.
Cold, wind and snow, an excellent combination to be inside the shelter chatting about life and sharing mates with new friends.
Very good reception from the guys at the shelter. Containing the snowy landscape and its frozen Toncek lagoon, it invited you to do it with some good mates.
Cold, wind and snow, an excellent combination to be inside the shelter chatting about life and sharing mates with new friends.
Written October 24, 2023
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eveline de B
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
it is a sportive 4 hour walk up the mountain but worth the views. The bus takes you to cerro cathedral (18 km from bariloche) from where you start the path up the mountain. 9,5 kilometers in total and 900 meters elevation.
Written March 8, 2023
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Humberto M
Sao Paulo, SP47 contributions
Jan 2020
The trek to Frey is one of the most popular.It's not very hard and very rewarding. The views are great and trail is well marked. If you're fit or start early, you can go and come back in the same day, sleeping in Bariloche if you wish.
Written January 21, 2020
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Deloris
17 contributions
May 2021 • Family
The trail is so steepe, you will have to look straight up, skywards, to even see the top of some cliffs. But you can do it. Even with kids, we tell you. If you are fitter, better.
Written May 23, 2021
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AlexandraLova
San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina1 contribution
Feb 2019 • Friends
What a beautiful place! Unfortunately ruined by loud people at night. We wanted to stay 4 nights in this beautiful place. 2 nights in a row we got loud and drunk Argentinians disturbing our sleep while camping. This was 2am in the morning! We left 2 days early and felt our trip was ruined by people who are disrespectful and this hasn’t been happening only here but every place we’ve camped around people in Argentina.
Argentina is a beautiful place and we’ve met lots of lovely people. Although we meet lots of disrespectful people who play loud music in nature and throw rubbish everywhere. It’s a beautiful place but not more beautiful than for example the Himalayas or New Zealand where people respect other people’s sleep and privacy.
Argentina is a beautiful place and we’ve met lots of lovely people. Although we meet lots of disrespectful people who play loud music in nature and throw rubbish everywhere. It’s a beautiful place but not more beautiful than for example the Himalayas or New Zealand where people respect other people’s sleep and privacy.
Written February 7, 2019
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Written January 2, 2023
Buenas tardes... somos una pareja de uruguayos y quisiéramos acceder al pernocte el 31 de diciembre de 2022. Esta abierto el refugio por estas fechas? Como reservamos??? Gracias
Written December 6, 2022
Araceli S
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Voy el 2 de Marzo al Refugio Frey. ÂżVoy a poder ver nieve?
Written February 8, 2022
Olá Sofia,
Li seu relato da "Refugio Frey (San Calos de Bariloche), gostaria de saber onde vocĂŞ ficou hospedada?
Written July 24, 2021
Refugio Frey FEBRERO. Hola, espero que este Febrero pueda ir a pasear a Bariloche. Estoy pensando en visitar el Refugio Frey y prenoctar allá. La pregunta para los que conocen es si en Febrero hay nieve alrededor del refugio o alguna excursion desde el refugio a algun glaciar??
Gracias por la ayuda
Victor
Written November 19, 2020
Hola,
Es posible hacer la caminata en un dia saliendo temprano? Voy a hospedarme en el centro de Bariloche. Desde donde comienza el camino? Hay colectivos que te acercan hasta el comienzo del sendero?
Muchas gracias :)
Written February 13, 2020
Hola, quisiera saber cĂłmo hacer para quedarme en el refugio? CĂłmo reservo? Tengo q llevar bolsa de dormir o alquilan? Gracias!
Written January 19, 2020
Para hospedarte tener q hacer reserva.. Busca en Google refugio frey reserva..
Written January 24, 2020
Hola! Tengo un solo dĂa y estoy indecisa si me conviene subir al refugio Frey o al Cerro Lopez. Es para hacerlo ahora en noviembre. Cuál me recomiendan? Gracias!!
Written November 14, 2019
Hola: Ambos son muy lindos. En mi.opinión el Frey es un poco más largo, pero más fácil. Las cuestas del López son muy empinadas. No dejes de hacer alguna!
Written November 29, 2019
Hola, me gustaria sabersi es posible de hacer el trek sola? Si es facil buscar su camino cuando estamos en el trek? Gracias por su ayuda !!
Written November 14, 2019
rickymdq87
Mar del Plata, Argentina
se puede hacer esta actividad si el dĂa esta lluvioso? que otras actividades se pueden hacer? viajo en unos dĂas y toda mi estada esta pronosticado agua nieve, lluvia y nieve tambiĂ©n
Written August 20, 2019
Saben que significa cena simple o completa en el refugio?! No sé si llevarme para cocinarme o pagar la cena
Written October 21, 2019
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