4 refugios trekking

Cerro Catedral

4 days trekking to see all the refuges accessible from Bariloche. Incredible views and very challenging walks.

Hiking Extreme

Distance: 39 km
Ascent: 3.4 km
Descent: 3.6 km
Duration: 1 day +

Low Point: 833 m
High Point: 2.1 km
Gradient: 27˚

This trekking is a one way to link the 4 refugios close to Bariloche. Each night can be done whether in the refuges or in the associated camping. The views are amazing and incredibly diverse.

Cumbre Baily Willis Photo: Nicolas Ngomai

View of Lagune Jakob from Paso de la Brecha Negra Photo: Nicolas Ngomai

Lago Guttierez on the road to Frey Photo: NICOLAS Ngomai

Description

To prepare the trekking, read the Lonely Planet trekking in the Patagonian Andes which describes very well all the traverses.

In the last section between the refuge and the cerro Lopez, you can choose to follow the trail it is either than what we did.

Difficulty

Extreme

Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".

Extreme Exposure

Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.