Welcome to Puesto Cagliero Mountain refuge in El Chaltén area
Puesto Cagliero. Perched high in front of Cagliero Glacier, this mountain refuge offers true comfort to those who enjoy a good trekk or a glass of wine in the cosiness of the lobby while looking at the wondrous views.
We offer a personalized service, delicious regional meals and fully equipped rooms to make your stay unforgettable.
In the area, we also have the Piedra del Fraile refuge located in the Río Eléctrico valley.
Summary
Located within the Estancia Los Huemules.
Exclusive view of the Cagliero glacier and Diablo lagoon.
Six rooms for 4 people.
Full board.
Private bathrooms with hot shower.
Starting point for self-guided and guided walks.
Our mountain refuge
Accommodations
The Refuge has 6 quadruple rooms with a bunk bed, private bathroom with hot showers and a view of the glacier.
Full board
Welcome you, lunch, breakfast and dinner with water. Sale of drinks at the refuge: soft drinks, beer and wines.
Self guided trails
From the refuge there are trails that can be done without a guide:
- Laguna Azul
- Laguna Verde
- Loma del Diablo.
Full day guided excursions from the refuge
Cerro 30 Aniversario
Full day hike up to the top of the Cerro 30 Aniversario, with views 360º views to the southern ice field and the Fitz Roy massif. See Full details.
Ice trek Glaciar Neumeyer
Trekking through virgin terrain, via ferrata and hiking on a high mountain glacier with stunning views of the Fitz Roy hill range. See Full details.
Superior Circuit of Shelters
It allows you to see in just one day the silhouettes of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre from height, the immensity of the Southern Ice Field. See Full details.
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Access
The main trail begins 17 km from El Chaltén (approx. 35 min.), from the Interpretation Centre of Ea. Los Huemules, on RP N° 41 through which you can drive with your own vehicle or regular transport that comes from the town. There is parking at the entrance to the reserve. The refuge can only be accessed on foot, along a path of low/medium difficulty that lasts approximately two and a half hours.
Keep in mind
Access to Estancia Los Huemules is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m..
In the Refugio area, there is no internet access or cell phone signal.
Location
The refuge is located on the edge of Laguna Diablo, within Estancia Los Huemules, about 17 km north of El Chaltén, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia Argentina.
Distance from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (El Calafate) to Estancia Los Huemules: 215 Km (2.5 hours by car or bus).
How to get from El Chaltén
From El Chaltén to Estancia Los Huemules: 11 miles trough Río De las Vueltas Valley, hiring a taxi. Once in Estancia Los Huemules, walk the trail in the direction of the Laguna Diablo for about two hours.
How to get to El Chalten
Direct from the Airport
You can get there directly from the airport, without going through El Calafate, by booking a private transfer service in advance. The service will be waiting for you when you disembark from your flight and will bring you directly to El Chaltén at the time that suits you best. You can also take a bus, which runs all year round.
From El Calafate
Whether by bus or rented car (or your own), take Provincial Route 11 towards Río Gallegos and after 20,5 miles you will reach the junction with National Route 40, here turn left; 62 miles further and you will reach the junction with Provincial Route 41, where you turn left again until you reach El Chaltén after 55 miles.
Useful information
Argentina, the country
Official language: Spanish.
National currency: Argentine Peso.
Passport: minimum validity of 6 months.
Visas for tourism: authorized period of stay of is up to 90 days.
Vaccination for foreigners: Yellow Fever Vaccine is mandatory only in case of visiting forested areas of the north and northeast of Argentina, the borders with Brazil and Paraguay at altitudes below 2300 masl, including Iguazu Falls.
It is advisable to take out travel insurance to cover medical expenses abroad, including medical transfer.
Electric network: 220V / 50Hz.
El Chaltén
National Direct Dialing Code: 02962.
International Direct Dialing Code: 0054 2962.
How to get there: land route from El Calafate to 134 Km.
Nearest airport: El Calafate at 125 mi.
Climate in the austral summer: dry, windy and very variable.
Minimum average temperature: 33ºF (-1ºC) on winter.
Maximum average temperature: 59ºF (+15ºC) on summer.
Available services in El Chaltén
ATM (Red Link, Banco Santa Cruz).
Postal Mail: Correo Argentino.
Mobile network: 3G (Movistar and Claro companies).
On Bank.
Fuel: gasoline and diesel.
Services NOT available
Money Exchange agencies.