Refugio Lo Valdes (Also known locally as Refugio Aleman having been built by DAV - Deutscher Anden Verein in 1932) is situated in its own private woods at a height of 1845 metres above sea level overlooking the Cajon del Maipo (Maipo Valley) in the central region of Chile, only 77kms from the Capital Santiago de Chile. Its stunning views of the snow-capped peaks of San Jose Volcano, the San Francisco Glacier and Morado National Park are unbeatable.

  

The Refugio provides unparalleled access to great trekking, mountaineering, climbing in rock and ice, ski mountaineering or backcountry skiing. Throughout the year, bird watching, fossil hunting or just relaxing, the Refugio offers the perfect environment.

The Refugio - literally ‘shelter’ in Spanish, refers to a small hotel or bed and breakfast off the beaten track - comprises 11 rustic, wood paneled rooms of varying sizes and offers excellent international cuisine.