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BARILOCHE HUT TO HUT SKI TOUR

A 4-hut ski touring traverse. A multi-day ski touring journey connecting some of Bariloche’s most iconic mountain huts: Refugio Frey, Refugio Jakob and Refugio López. Designed for experienced backcountry skiers seeking a true multi-day mountain experience, combining ascents, quality descents and nights in remote huts in the heart of Patagonia.

OVERWIEW

DURATION
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
Level
Strong intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers
group size
4–6 participants
Location
Bariloche

4-hut ski touring traverse

A multi-day ski touring traverse connecting some of Bariloche’s most iconic mountain huts: Refugio Frey, Refugio Jakob AND Refugio LópezDesigned for experienced backcountry skiers, this program offers a true multi-day mountain experience, combining ascents, quality descents and nights in remote huts in the heart of Patagonia.

Set among granite cirques, glacial valleys, alpine ridges and high mountain forests, this experience explores one of the most aesthetic and classic ski touring areas in Argentina.

Overview

An ideal program for skiers who already have backcountry experience and are ready to step into a more complete multi-day traverse, spending several days in the mountains and staying in remote huts.

This program combines:

  • This program combines:
  • access to Bariloche’s classic ski touring terrain
  • a true hut-to-hut mountain traverse
  • a flexible itinerary based on weather and snow conditions
  • a balance of adventure, solid logistics and professional guiding

Required Level

This program is designed for participants with prior ski touring or splitboard experience.

Recommended requirements:

  • 2–3 seasons of ski touring experience
  • ability to ascend 800–1200 vertical meters per day 800 y 1200 m positivos por día
  • confident skiing in variable snow conditions
  • basic knowledge of avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe)
  • basic experience using crampons and a light ice axe
  • good physical fitness for multi-day travel carrying a backpack

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in bariloche

Arrival at Bariloche Airport and private transfer to your accommodation.

Hotel check-in, gear check with the guides, and free time to rest or explore the town.

In the evening, welcome dinner and program briefing.

Overnight in Bariloche.

Day 2

Warm-Up Day

Depending on weather, wind conditions and group level, this day will take place in one of the following areas:

Option A – Cerro Catedral & La Laguna
Lift-assisted warm-up day, ideal for adjusting equipment, assessing the group’s level and starting to ski with minimal physical load.

Opción B – Valle del Challhuaco
A full ski touring day in a scenic glacial valley with forested terrain, ideal for working on pacing, transitions and group flow. Return to the hotel.

Regreso al hotel.

Day 3

Approach to Refugio Frey

Transfer to Cerro Catedral.

Initial lift access followed by a ski touring approach to Refugio Frey.

Depending on timing and conditions, there may be opportunities for a few runs in the surrounding granite cirques.

Day 4

A full day of ski touring around Refugio Frey.

The area offers a wide variety of lines, bowls and couloirs, set in a unique landscape of granite spires typical of Patagonia.

The area offers a wide range of lines, open slopes, bowls and couloirs, set in a unique landscape of granite spires typical of Patagonia.

Second night at Refugio Frey.

Day 5

Traverse to Refugio Jakob

Departure from Frey for an alpine traverse toward Refugio Jakob.

Throughout the day, the route follows classic mountain terrain, with the possibility of adding short descents along the way depending on conditions.

Arrival at the hut in the afternoon.

Overnight at Refugio Jakob.

Day 6

Día completo de esquí en Jakob

A full day to explore the Jakob basin, one of the most interesting areas for ski touring in Bariloche.

Expansive terrain with options in multiple aspects, including couloirs, open slopes and classic spring lines.

Second night at Refugio Jakob.

Day 7

Long Traverse to Refugio López

A demanding and full mountain day

Early departure from Jakob to connect with the Refugio López area, following a long and highly aesthetic alpine route.

Arrival at the hut in the afternoon.

Overnight at Refugio López.

Day 8

Skiing in López area & Return to Bariloche

n the morning, optional short ski touring in the López area, with options such as:

Pico Turista
Filo de las Cabras
nearby bowls and open slopes

Luego, descenso hasta el punto de encuentro y traslado privado de regreso a Bariloche.

Farewell dinner.

Final night in Bariloche.

Day 9

Departure

Breakfast and private transfer to Bariloche Airport.

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Whats included

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Logística principal

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Gastos personales

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Ver servicios incluídos

5 noches en refugios de montaña
3 noches de alojamiento en Bariloche con desayuno
traslados privados durante el programa
ticket de medios para las jornadas que lo requieran
almuerzos de marcha durante los días de actividad
guarda de equipaje en Bariloche durante la travesía
guiado profesional
cena de bienvenida
cena de cierre

vuelos nacionales o internacionales
equipo personal de esquí de travesía o splitboard
alquiler de equipo
DVA, pala y sonda
bebidas y gastos personales
noches extra en Bariloche
cena de la segunda noche en Bariloche
seguro de viaje y rescate
propinas