Refugio Frey
OSM ways for Sendero Villa Catedral–Refugio Frey, stitched. Alternate approaches were excluded.
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Distance 9.38 km Reported · Ascent provisional (DEM sample) · High point provisional (DEM sample) · T3 · OSM route
Itinerary not published
Cite this record
The Hiking World, Refugio Frey, read 2026-10-25, https://www.thehikingworld.com/trails/refugio-frey
How we verify · last checked 2026-10-25
Byline
- The Hiking World editorial team · author
Figures marked provisional are seed data and still need verification. Source and last-checked date sit under each cited value.
Forecast at page generation, 2026-11-07T11:27:47.053Z
Representative point on Refugio Frey: -41.209°, -71.450°, about 1753 m. A forecast, not a trail-surface reading.
At generation: 2°C, Clear.
- 2026-11-07 Fog, -3–15°C
- 2026-11-08 Clear, 5–17°C
- 2026-11-09 Overcast, 7–18°C
Source Open-Meteo. Mountain weather changes with elevation and aspect.
Life-safety notices on this page come from the issuer.
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Catalog entry
- SAC T3
- Demanding mountain hiking. Exposed sections possible; hands may be needed for balance.
- YDS Class 2
- Class 2. Simple scrambling, occasional use of hands.
Single pin. Do not read 1,749 m as a trailhead elevation.
typicalDays 1 is a placeholder.
Water
No water sources recorded.
Permits & fees
Conditions, fees and rules change. Confirm with the issuer and local authorities before you go. This is a reference, not a substitute for local advice. Terms
- Permit
- Nahuel Huapi trekking register
- Booking
- required
- Issuer
- Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN)
Permits and fees for this year · Permit cost
Permits and fees
We are not the issuer. Fees and rules change — confirm with the issuer before you pay. Issuer page.
Quota / restriction: Mandatory trekking register. No park access fee on this trail.
| Permit | Cost | Quota / restriction | Issuer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahuel Huapi trekking registerVerified | No park fee; trekking register is free | Mandatory register for trekking. No park access fee. | Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN) | Issuer page | Verified 2026-10-25 vs Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN) |
| Refugio Frey overnightReported | Not recorded | Bunk or camping fee not stated. CAB is a private club, not APN. | Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN) | Issuer page | read 2026-09-24 |
Hazards
- DEM figures are samples at the resolved pins, not a walking profile.
Getting there
No sourced gateway chain yet.
Getting there car-free
- Refugio Frey: car-free flag unknown.
Trailheads
- Refugio Frey car-free: unknown
Questions
Do I need a permit for Refugio Frey?
A permit is listed as required for Refugio Frey: Nahuel Huapi trekking register. Status: Verified.
How much is the Refugio Frey permit?
Nahuel Huapi trekking register: No park fee; trekking register is free (Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN), verified 2026-10-25). Status: Verified.
Refugio Frey permit quota and booking
Mandatory trekking register. No park access fee on this trail.
How difficult is Refugio Frey?
Refugio Frey is graded SAC T3 · YDS 2. A sourced hazard on this record: DEM figures are samples at the resolved pins, not a walking profile.
How long is Refugio Frey?
The length on this record is 9.38 km (reported). Published figures may differ. See /guides/how-long-is-the-trail
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