Bariloche Rock & Ice
Traditional and Alpine Climbing at Frey, Piedra Parada and Tronador
The beautiful Lakes Region of Argentina, near Bariloche, has been a destination for climbers and a center of climbing activity for several decades. During this trip, you will have the opportunity not only to climb in this world-class area, but also to experience the unique Patagonian landscape.
Cerro Catedral, South America's best ski resort during the winter, is also a premier climbing destination. Our itinerary begins here, at the Refugio Frey hut, encircled by spires of immaculate granite. There are maculate climbs of up to 10 pitches in length, and ranging in difficulty from 5.8 to 5.12. It doesn't hurt that it is located a few hours hike above Bariloche.
Next, we will try one of the great mountaineering prizes of the area, the massive Mt Tronador. We'll finish our trip climbing a couple days at Piedra Parada, a beautiful and isolated dessert crag by the Chubut River.The low client-guide ratio and our leader expertise will guarantee a significant step up on your climbing technical skills.
Bariloche Rock & Ice Trip Details
- Skill level: Intermediate to advanced. Different climbing styles from sport to multi-pitch trad lines. Alpine climbing to AI3.
- Location: Cerro Catedral (Frey), Piedra Parada and Monte Tronador. Bariloche, Argentina.
- Length: 16 days
- Climber/guide ratio: 2:1
- Capacity: 6
- Cost: US $3,500
- Departure dates
Included
- Certified Mountain Guides
- Lodging during the trip
- All meals and drinks during the trip (trail, tent and restaurants)
- Private transportation during the trip
- Group camping and climbing gear
- Climbing gear: harnesses, shoes, belay device, helmet, crampons, ice axe.
- Porters for group gear
- Park and hut permits 24/7
- Assistance in the US before and during the program.
- AMG Cap
Not included
- International and domestic flights.
- Travel, medical and rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses as phone calls, laundry, tips, etc
- Extra expenses caused by abandoning the program.
- Personal equipment (see the Bariloche Rock & Ice Equipment List)
- Climbing boots.
Bariloche Rock & Ice Trip Itinerary
| Day 1 |
Bariloche. We will arrange to meet you at the airport and take you to our hotel and then we'll go out for our welcome dinner. |
| Day 2 |
Frey. Ascend to Refugio Frey, make camp and go climbing! |
| Days 3 to 7 |
Frey. During these days we'll be climbing several of the classic routes of the area. |
| Day 8 |
Bariloche. Our last day of rock climbing followed by a descent to Bariloche. We will go out for another excellent dinner and spend the night in our hotel. |
| Day 9 |
Rest day. This day we'll take a scenic drive around the town and visit the Spa for a well-deserved relaxing session. |
| Day 10 |
Otto Meiling Hut. This day we'll move to Pampa Linda, and hike for 5 hours to the hut area. We'll set our camp and prepare for the climb. |
| Day 11 |
Mt. Tronador (11,460). We'll attempt the glaciated route to the Argentinean Peak. The route is a moderate ice/snow climb with huge challenging crevasses. The views are incredible to both Chilean and Argentinean sides. |
| Day 12 |
Bariloche. We'll descend to Pampa Linda and drive to Bariloche, where we'll have a quiet day enjoying the town and the lake. Night in the Hotel. |
| Days 13, 14 and 15 |
Piedra Parada. We will finish our trip at the isolated dessert crags of Piedra Parada and La Buitrera, in the sunny valley of the Chubut river. On the third day's evening we'll drive back to our Bariloche's hotel and have the last dinner in town. |
| Day 16 |
Bariloche. We'll drive to the airport for our flight back home. |
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