North Patagonia Rock Climbing
Refugio Frey & Valle Encantado
This is a 10-day rock-climbing trip that visits some of the best spots in the Northern Patagonia area. During this time we'll be sport climbing in Valle Encantado, and enjoying traditional multi-pitch routes at Cerro Catedral, also known as Frey. Climbing around Bariloche is a unique experience that rock fans will never forget.
North Patagonia Rock Climbing Trip Details
- Skill level: Beginner, intermediate and advanced. Single pitch sport routes and multipitch traditional climbing.
- Location: Cerro Catedral (Frey) and Valle Encantado, Bariloche, Argentina.
- Length: 10 days
- Climber/guide ratio: 2:1
- Capacity: 10
- Prerequisites: None. Outdoor sports experience recommended.
- Cost: $2,900
- Departure Dates:
- 12/12/10
- 1/6/11
- 1/27/11
- 2/10/11
Included
- Certified Mountain Guides (Bilingual)
- 2 nights Hotel accommodations in Bariloche
- All meals while in the crags
- Restaurant meals in town
- Camping and cooking gear for the group
- Technical gear for the group
- Horses/porters for group gear
- Private ground transportation throughout the trip
- Climbing gear/climbing shoes
- 24/7 assistance in the US before and during the program.
- AMG Cap and T-shirt
Not included
North Patagonia Rock Climbing Trip Itinerary
| Day 1 |
Bariloche. We'll be waiting for you at the airport, and then we'll drive to our hotel in Bariloche, a beautiful city by the lake. After an introductory meeting an gear checking we'll go out for a welcome dinner.
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| Day 2 |
Bariloche- Valle Encantado.
This day we'll start driving towards Neuquen province, where Valle Encantado is located. After setting our camp, we'll start our first climbing session. While the main goal is to have fun, we'll be also focused on improving your skills and climbing techniques.
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| Day 3 |
Valle Encantado.
Superb sport climbing! We'll visit the best crags in the area, enjoying great routes of every level.
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| Day 4 |
Bariloche.
We'll say goodbye to Valle's volcanic rock and drive to town to enjoy a rest day, a good dinner and a pleasant night at our hotel.
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| Days 5 - 8 |
Frey.
In the morning, we'll drive to Cerro Catedral's foothills, and then we'll start a 4-5 hour hike to Refugio Frey. In this rock paradise by the lake, we'll split in groups according to individual climbing skills and objectives. Here we'll be able to climb single and multi-pitch routes ranging from bolted faces to long cracks, always surrounded by this amazing Patagonian landscape.
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| Day 9 |
Frey - Bariloche.
After a late breakfast we'll start descending to Catedral's Village and then to our hotel in Bariloche.
This night we'll visit the local brewery for a farewell dinner.
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| Day 10 |
Bariloche - Airport.
We'll drive you to the airport, for your flight home.
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Restaurant dinners included: day 1, day 4 and day 9.
Hotel includes breakfast.
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