Refugio Alemán La Valdés Cajón del Maipo C hile

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Refugio Alemán Lo Valdés is a historic mountain lodge nestled deep in the heart of Cajón del Maipo, just a couple of hours from Santiago, Chile. Perched at over 1,900 meters above sea level, this charming alpine-style refuge offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Andes, with snow-capped peaks, rugged cliffs, and crystal-clear skies all around. Built in the 1930s by the German mountaineering community, it has long been a gathering place for hikers, climbers, and nature lovers seeking adventure in the Chilean mountains.  The lodge features cozy wooden interiors, a warm fireplace, and a restaurant serving hearty mountain meals, making it a perfect base for exploring the surrounding trails, hot springs, and climbing routes. Whether you’re coming for a weekend escape, a hiking adventure, or just to enjoy a quiet coffee with a view, Refugio Alemán Lo Valdés offers a unique mix of history, culture, and natural beauty — an authentic Andean mountain experience.  For more information, you can contact Christ via WhatsApp at +56964472372. Follow him on Instagram @tournaturechile. He is a Wildlife expert (Wilderness Advanced First Certification ENAM (NATIONAL MOUNTAIN CHILEAN SCHOOL ) He is one of the most experienced and the best tour guides in Chile.

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00:00Refugio Lovaldez

00:25Refugio Lovaldez, commonly called Refugio Alemán

00:28because it was built by the German Mountaineering Club, was constructed in 1932 by members

00:33of the Club Alemán Andino, the German Alpine or Mountaineering Club, as one of Chile's

00:39earliest formal mountain refuges. It was intended both as a base for skiing and for general

00:44mountain activities in the upper Rio Volcán Valley, at roughly 2,000 meters above sea level,

00:50at the feet of the volcano San José. Because it was built so early, 1932, and in an area

00:57with excellent access to classic Andean peaks and ski terrain, Lovaldez became an iconic

01:02refugio for Santiago's climbing and ski community, a hub for excursions into the surrounding moraines,

01:08glaciers, and volcanic peaks, San José, Morado, etc. It's frequently described in guide material

01:14and local histories as one of the first and most important mountain refuges in Chile.

01:19The Lovaldez area is also remembered for a severe winter tragedy in the 1950s. An excursion

01:25in July 1953 ended when a sudden storm slash avalanche killed a group of students and their

01:32guides, an event that left a lasting mark on local memory and is commemorated in memorials

01:37and retellings of the valley's history. Local accounts and institutional histories record this

01:42as a major event connected to visits in the Lovaldez sector. Over the decades, the refugio

01:48continued functioning as lodging, mountain base, and restaurant, but went through periods

01:53of difficult maintenance and even vandalism slash theft. In recent years, the facility has seen

01:59renovation and modernization under new concessionaires or operators, reopening with improved services,

02:06restaurant, year-round lodging, and mountain activities, while keeping its historic character.

02:11The Club Alemán Andino still figures in its stewardship and promotion. Today,

02:17Refugio Lo Valdez remains a popular destination for hikers, skiers, and visitors to Cajando Maipo

02:24looking for a High Andes refugio experience, views of San Jose and surrounding peaks, access

02:31to trails and a small mountain lake.

02:54The Club Alem W Co.

03:04Fii It Path Around

03:07Maipo

03:09The Club Alem

03:11Colleen

03:15The Club Alem

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