Mountain Refuge

Frey Shelter

The Emilio Frey shelter is located at the foot of Frey "needle", surrounded by "towers" and high peaks and on the shore of Lake Toncek´s green and cold waters, at 1700mts above sea level. Frey shelter works as a base camp for one of the best climbing spots in the area. In its surrounding "towers" there are thousands of climbing routes and every Summer, fans of this extreme sport can be seen climbing the steep walls. Frey shelter area is also the starting point for a series of "high treks", being its most frecuent destination Rucaco Valley and Lake Jakob.

San Martin Shelter

It is located on the left bank of Lake Jakob, at 1600 mts. above sea level. Its real name is General San Martin, there is a lake
nearby with icebergs floating in it until the beginning of the Summer, called Iceberg Lake. The starting point of the trail to the shelter is at the "Tambo" located near Casa de Piedra Stream, it is approximately a 5 hour trek.

Otto Meiling Shelter

The Otto Meiling Shelter is located on the slopes of Mount Tronador between "Castaño Overa" and "Alerce" Glaciars at 2000mts. above sea level. The name of this shelter was chosen in honour to one of the major explorers of Nahuel Huapi National Park, and probably the one who trekked more mountains, valleys and lakes for the first time. The view from this shelter is one of the broadest and most beautiful : "Pampa Linda", The Clouds´ Pass Valley, Mounts: Lopez, "Bonete", "Righi", Cathedral and many others. Ski can be practiced on its slopes all year round, especially in Summer. There are many trekking routes from this shelter. They all need advice and special equipment because it is surrounded by glaciars. Short treks through the ice can be hired at the shelter, as well as climbs to the highest peaks in the National Park.

Neumeyer Shelter

18 km. from Bariloche city in a south east direction is the shelter of Club Andino Dr. Juan Neumeyer, in Nahuel Huapi National Reserve, where you can do eight interesting walks through the Challhuaco valley accessible for the whole family.

To do these outings you must go to the shelter on your own, or else hire the service of a guide in any of the tourist agencies in town.

In case you hire a guide, he will call on you at the appointed time in a 4x4 vehicle. During the trip you will see the mountains around the city: mounts Otto, Catedral, Ventana, Ñireco and Carbon, while the guide tells you about the different activities you can do in the shelter area.