Updated October 2026
8-day Bariloche ski tour: 4 nights skiing Cerro Catedral, then 3 nights at Refugio Frey for couloirs and backcountry. Small groups, IFMGA guides.
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An 8-day guided ski adventure combining resort, sidecountry and backcountry terrain above Bariloche: 4 nights in town skiing Cerro Catedral, South America's largest resort, and 3 nights at Refugio Frey, Patagonia's most iconic backcountry hut at 1,700 m, surrounded by granite spires and couloirs.
For strong intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders with good fitness. The Frey segment requires advanced ability: the approach is about 10 km with 700 m+ of climbing (4–6 hours), and terrain around the hut reaches 35–45°. Guests who are not ready for Frey can stay at Catedral with guide support.
All gear can be rented in Bariloche with advance notice.
5.0 ★ on Google · 58 reviews
Esnativa offered a great experience over 6 days around Cerro Catedral and the Frey hut. Their team had great vibes, was very knowledgeable of the area, and included the clients in decision making. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in a fun and unique ski adventure.
…Despite our last minute changes due to weather on some days we still were able to have an amazing time at frey hut. I felt very supported and encouraged the entire time and would highly recommend them.
What guests say about Esnativa
“From start to finish, the trip planning, coordination, logistics, and powder hunting were all handled flawlessly. The guides were top-notch, making every day both safe and unforgettable.”
“The wind and weather were tricky during our visit, but the guides knew exactly where the good snow was hiding. Highly recommend!”
“Niki helped each person progress in their skiing throughout the entire week, and at the end got us all to ski a couloir, which almost all of us had never done before!”
Arrive in San Carlos de Bariloche and check in at your hotel (we can coordinate your airport transfer as an add-on). Gear check and welcome briefing with your guides, then dinner together in town to kick off the week (not included).
First day on the mountain. We ride Catedral's lifts to get a feel for the snow conditions, warm up on the resort's best groomers and open faces, and start scouting the sidecountry exits that will define the days ahead.
We push beyond the resort boundary — dropping into Catedral's off-piste terrain, steep couloirs, and windloaded faces. Full day in the sidecountry with guide-led route selection based on conditions.
We take the Nubes lift at the top of Cerro Catedral, gaining elevation through the Andes above Bariloche. The approach rewards with sweeping views of Lago Nahuel Huapi and the granite spires surrounding Frey. Arrive at the refugio, settle in, and earn your dinner.
A full day exploring the backcountry terrain surrounding Refugio Frey — touring to high ridgelines, dropping untouched couloirs, and skiing back to the hut. Route selection depends on snowpack and conditions.
Another day in the zone. With the lay of the land dialed from yesterday, we push deeper — longer tours, bigger lines, and the kind of skiing that's hard to find anywhere else in Patagonia.
Morning ski-out back toward Bariloche. Depending on conditions, we pick up extra lines on the descent. Afternoon arrival in town, gear drop, and a last group dinner in town to close the trip (not included).
Departure from Bariloche Airport (BRC). We can coordinate your airport transfer as an add-on. Until next season.
Day 1
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Real experiences from adventurers who've skied with us across the Andes