Frey Hut sits beside the lake in the peaceful wilderness of Nahuel Huapi National Park.
The setting is magical: a cirque of golden granite spires and the couloirs in between the towers come down to merge at a frozen lagoon. The cirque offers all aspects of 5 star AT terrain for every backcountry skier.
From the trip description by Andescross
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingCertified UIAGM – IFMGA Mountain Guides; Ski Touring- Ski Mountaineering- Alpine Ski Touring- Backcountry skiing
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Intermediate to Advanced/ Expert Backcountry Skiers
- Determined by skiers’ preference and the weather conditions, your mountain guide can show you nice open mellow bowls, steep chutes from 30-50 degrees, intermediate-level chutes, and valleys for nice daily ski tours.
- One highlight for advanced backcountry skiers is the Zebra Couloirs which are chutes of about 2000 continuous vertical feet at 30-40 degrees.
- If weather does not cooperate or there is low visibility, there is tree skiing and the cozy hut to come back to.
- Sport
- Ski
From the trip description by Andescross
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- Certified UIAGM – IFMGA Mountain Guides
- 4 WD transportation
- All meals in the mountains
- Lodging in Frey Hut.
Not included
- Lift pass
- Ski touring gear · extra costNot included; optional to rent.
- Lift ticket
- Drinks in the hut
- Ski touring gear (optional to rent)
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: From the Cerro Catedral Ski Resort we will take the Alta Patagonia Lifts to get above tree line quickly. Skis on, and we skin up for less than an hour to the ridge and the border of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. We’ll have excellent views of the Patagonian Lakes District before we drop into the Van Titter Valley, choosing the best aspect according to conditions and snow quality. Once in the valley, we’ll skin up to Frey Hut, drop our gear, drink some water, and get a snack. Then we can head out to enjoy the area with a mellow run in the forest, an easy tour to explore, or a nice 40 degree couloir.Night in Frey Hut with homemade pizza, fresh pasta, micro-brewed beer and/or fondue.
- Day 2: After breakfast we get our skis and skins ready, and make our way across the frozen Laguna Toncek looking for the aspect that holds the good snow. It is easy to find hidden powder snow in the cirque. Your ski guide will be able to show you the variety of terrain Frey has to offer for every AT skier to get in a nice long day of fresh tracks. We’ll bring lunch with us so we can eat it while enjoying the views of the Patagonian Andes. Back down to Frey Hut for another homemade dinner.If weather doesn’t cooperate, it is nice and cozy in the hut. Enjoy a cup of tea by the fire while reading a book or chatting with other backcountry skiers who come here from all over the world.Night in Frey Hut.
- Day 3: Similar to day 2, ski what we haven’t skied yet according to conditions Night in Frey Hut.
- Day 4: After breakfast, we can ski one more run if you’re up to it, and then start skiing and skinning our way back to Villa Catedral.Your mountain guide will drop you off at your lodging in Bariloche.End of guiding services.
From the trip description by Andescross
Where you stay
Lodging in Frey Hut.
At the end of a beautiful day of backcountry skiing, Frey Hut offers excellent Malbec wines, beer on tap from local microbreweries, homemade pasta, pizza, and fondue!
Getting There
- From the Cerro Catedral Ski Resort we will take the Alta Patagonia Lifts to get above tree line quickly.
- Your mountain guide will drop you off at your lodging in Bariloche.
From the trip description by Andescross
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Dates and prices
- Dates TBD2027 · 3 days1,450 USD3 days, price per person with 3 or more people (US$ 1450); private 2 persons USD 1750; private one-to-one USD 2050Private InquiryChoose these datesBook on company website
No fixed dates: "On request everyday during patagonian winter season"; season Mid August to Late October.
- Dates TBD2027 · 4 days1,850 USD4 days, price per person with 3 or more people (US$ 1850); private 2 persons USD 2250Private InquiryChoose these datesBook on company website
4-day option of the same trip. No fixed dates: "On request everyday during patagonian winter season"; season Mid August to Late October.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- Length: 3 – 4 days
- Season: Mid August to Late October
- Trip dates: On request everyday during patagonian winter season
- Ski crampons mandatory specially in the spring
From the trip description by Andescross
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