We stayed in the El Chileno refugio on the 2nd night of our 5 day / 4 night W-trek, booked via Fantastico Sur. This refugio, just like the Torres Central and the Los cuernos are all owned by Fantastico Sur, which made booking easy and very convenient. While we opted for the "bed only" formula, we were offered sleeping bags... More

We didn't stay here or intend to stay here, but we attempted to stop in on our hike to the free Torres camp site a couple of hours further uphill and on our way back. Mostly we wanted to use the bathrooms on the way in and grab a hot bite to eat on the way out. In both instances... More

This refugio is big and very confortable. The bathrooms are clean, the shower is hot (temp is a little unstable). The rooms are shared, but they have lockers: bring your padlock. The food is almost gourmet, it is really very good considering how far you are. I recommend you stay inside, as camping is an option. Beware the place is... More