Piedra del Fraile

The historic gateway to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field

About the experience

Piedra del Fraile is one of the oldest refuges in the area — a true classic of Patagonian mountaineering. Sheltered from the wind, deep in the Río Eléctrico Valley and close to the Ice Field, it has welcomed climbers heading for the Fitz Roy massif and passing hikers for decades. Arriving here feels different: a relaxed, friendly, meeting-point atmosphere — the perfect refuge for the boldest adventurers.

At the foot of the Marconi Range, this historic refuge is the ideal base for technical expeditions.

Services & Amenities

Shared use of the refuge — mixed shared dorms with mattresses

Restaurant serving hot regional dishes

Campground

Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat rental

Shared toilets, no showers or hot water

No shop on site — bring your own supplies from town

You can cook with your own utensils, gas, stove and food; there's a designated area for this (no shared guest kitchen)

Getting to Piedra del Fraile

Travel from El Chaltén to the Río Eléctrico bridge by private transport on set schedules, or by taxi.

Take the trail without crossing the bridge — it's signposted.

Walk 5 km along an easy trail to the refuge.

Check in and settle in.

Please note: National Parks entry tickets are not included in the programme.

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Bookings are for dorm beds. If there is no space, you can camp at the campsite.

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AR$ 46.000 /bed/night

Children Under 12

AR$ 23.000 /bed/night

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Si pagás el monto restante en efectivo al llegar al refugio, tenés un 10% de descuento sobre el remanente.

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Los Glaciares National Park

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See also

Refugio Los 14

Puesto Cagliero