Trail Status
Date: May 19th, 2025
Dear Visitors,
The whole trail is well marked and in perfect conditions. During the low section you may encounter puddles, muddy and icy areas and some snow patches. The upper part of the mountain has some icy and snowy sections; it is recommended to hire a mountain guide for the “Cathedral by the Edge” and/or “Frey-Jakob” sections. Next days, the visibility will be reduce.
The estimated time to ascend is from 3 to 6 hours.
Some recommendations:
Clothing: Mountain boots, gaiters, poles with large baskets, 2 pairs of gloves, rain jacket, overpants, down jacket or similar, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm hat, and neck gaiter.
Bring a VHF radio and a first aid kit.
Register for the free and mandatory trekking permit on the official APN website: www.nahuelhuapi.gov.ar or at www.clubandino.org/registro-de-trekking.
Plan your outing considering daylight hours and weather conditions. It is crucial to start early or, at the latest, before noon.
Check the weather forecast at https://www.windguru.cz/377964.
In case of emergency, the contact numbers are:
ICE: 105
VHF: 155.675
Cax: 148.450
We wish you a safe and enriching experience!