– Region: Santa Cruz — Río Eléctrico valley, N of El Chaltén (outside PN boundary)
– Elevation: 800
– GPS Coordinates: 49.289° S, 72.787° W
– Access Difficulty: T2 — 17km N of El Chaltén by road (RP41) + 2hr trail from Río Eléctrico bridge
– Opening Season: Nov–Easter (Semana Santa)
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: – Showers: Yes — basic cold showers
– Drinking Water: Yes — running water – Meals & food: Full menu + bar + restaurant
– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Card — piedradelfraile.com.ar | advance reservation recommended
– Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation
– Short Description: Classic North Chaltén destination. OUTSIDE PN — private land. 2 shared rooms (4 each) + 1 room (6). Hot food and local beer. Solar power. Gateway to: Laguna Pollone, Paso del Cuadrado, Piedra Negra, Marconi Glacier (Southern Patagonian Ice Field). Also base for climbers on N Fitz Roy face.
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