When you’re hiking up the Francés Valley, don’t forget to stop for a minute and take a look behind you! As you climb higher, it’s awesome to see the famous “foehn” winds zipping around Lake Nordenskjöld like little tornadoes. These occur due to a unique microclimate, in which dry air drifts over the mountaintops and then sweeps down its slope, gaining speed as it gets warmer and approaches the lake. It is quite a sight to behold!

After your hike up to the Francés Valley and Británico lookouts, warm up and recharge your mind and body by sharing memories with other hikers over a hot dinner at the restaurant.

Have fun, meet new people and sleep well. Mountain hostels are mixed dormitory rooms with bunk beds for 8 people, a shared bathroom and hot showers.

There is no cooking inside the mountain hostel, so if you do not contract a meal plan, you can cook outside in the camping area. Make it all-inclusive with a full or half board meal plan.

• French Domes:Each room has 8 beds.

Lodging Rates 24-25: Stay in a single bed in a shared room:

• November 2024 to March 2025: From USD 200 p/p
• April 2025: From USD $ 160 p/p

Lodging Rates 25-26: Stay in a single bed in a shared room:

• November 2025 to March 2026: From USD 207 p/p
• October 2025 and April 2026: From USD $ 185 p/p

Meal Plans 24-25: Aside from the scheduled meals, the restaurants in our mountain hostels offer hot and cold snacks from 10:00am – 10:00pm. Food service is limited in capacity.

• Full board (breakfast, box lunch and dinner*): USD $110.
• Half board (breakfast and dinner*): USD $80.

During Christmas and New Year 24-25

• Full board (breakfast, box lunch and dinner*): USD $150.
• Half board (breakfast and dinner*): USD $120.

Meal Plans 25-26: 

• Full board (breakfast, box lunch and dinner*): USD $130.
• Half board (breakfast and dinner*): USD $90.

During Christmas and New Year 25-26:

• Full board (breakfast, box lunch and dinner*): USD $175.
• Half board (breakfast and dinner*): USD $140.

Individual Meals 24-25

• Breakfast: USD $30
• Box Lunch (Lunch to go): USD $35.
• Lunch: USD $55.
• Dinner*: USD $55.

Individual Meals 25-26

• Breakfast: USD $35
• Box Lunch (Lunch to go): USD $40
• Lunch*: USD $65.
• Dinner*: USD $65.

NOTES 24-25:

• The published rates and dates are valid from September 15th until April 2025.
• For vegetarian option please book in advance.