Refugio Piltriquitrón

Bariloche & the Lake District


Beds in the Club Andino’s Refugio Piltriquitrón are outstanding value, but bring your own sleeping bag. Moderately priced meals are available and the refugio makes a terrific base for hikes. Take the signposted road from RN 40. An hour's hike from the end of the road takes you here.


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