Frey and Jakob Huts 3-day trek

Frey and Jakob are two of the most traditional mountain huts of Bariloche, at 1700 meters of height. Therefore, I would like to take you there so you can live this 3-day mountaineering experience by yourself. On the way up, you won't believe the wide variety of landscapes that the Nahuel Huapi National Park has to offer.

The Frey and Jakob trek starts at the parking lot of the Cerro Catedral ski center. During the first hour we will walk through some easy slopes while enjoying the Gutierrez Lake, an amazing blue water lagoon.

Conforming we advance, the trail gets more difficult until we are at the “Piedritas” campsite. And here comes the hardest part of the day since we will start to feel the high altitude, with a big rock climbing goal ahead. However, in less than an hour we will be finally enjoying the comfort and warm of the Frey Hut.

In our second day we will walk in North-West direction in order to climb up to the Schmoll Lagoon, a crystalline lake surrounded by fantastic mountains. After that, we will keep hiking uphill so we can reach the Rucaco Valley. We will cross the "Constructores" and the "Tres Reyes" peaks and once there, we'll enjoy of one of the most beautiful viewpoint of the trip. In front of you, the Jakob Lagoon and the San Martin Hut. Getting there means some technical knowledge because the floor is sandy. Of course, a hot meal surrounded by the perfect landscape through the hut window, will be waiting for you.

The following day, you will have the option of visiting the valley and do a trek up to the Tempanos Lagoon. It is a hidden alpine lake with vertical rocks around. Then, we will continue to Casa de Piedra River Valley to start our return down. Although the descent is steep during the first hour, then it turns into an easier one. Finally, we'll be in Bariloche city again.

Optional: I can extend this program 2 more days. That way we can visit the Laguna Negra Hut descending though the Cerro Lopez. This part of the trip will be more challenging but the landscapes are well worth it!

Another option is to combine the Frey-Jakob trek with a summit attack to Cerro Capilla or any other mountain.

I will be here waiting for your YES to this fantastic experience through the classic huts of the region. Contact me and book your place. The Frey and Jakob trip is a must if you come to Bariloche!