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Argentina Skiing Guide

In the months of June to September come to Argentina for world-class skiing. All the resorts are located in the western part of Argentina, close to the Andes Mountains. Traveling to one of these ski resorts requires a 2 or 3 hour flight from Buenos Aires and then ground transportation to the slopes. Argentina has 2 big downhill resorts: Cerro Catedral, Bariloche and Las Lenas, Mendoza. Argentina also has almost a dozen other resorts of smaller magnitude. A few hours away from Bariloche by car there is Cerro Chapelco, a wonderful mountain for forest skiing, challenging steep chutes, and off-piste touring.

Snowboarding in Argentina has become very popular over the past several years. All resorts welcome riders, and the sport has caught on in Argentina as strongly as in North America and Europe.

Select the resort you are interested in below for a full guide to the mountain including all the vital skiing information and whatever else you can expect when you get to the top slopes, such as:

 Cerro Catedral, Bariloche
The biggest mountain in South America.

 Las Lenas, Mendoza
The special ski resort in the Andes.

 Cerro Chapelco, San Martin
Excellent slopes near a mountain village.

Main Ski Resorts in Argentina

The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world, running 4,500 miles from north to south along the west coast of South America. It begins on the southern tip of Chile and passes through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and Venezuela. Outside of the Himalayas, the Andes have some of the highest peaks in the world, its height averaging 13,000 feet above sea level and its highest, Aconcagua at 22,841 feet.

Composed of mountain ranges or cordilleras, the Andes have some of the most spectacular scenery in Latin America and are a wonderland for many outdoor activities. Because of the extreme variation in altitude in the rugged terrain, there are many different climate zones. It is possible, for example, to ski on the western slopes in sub-zero conditions and trek through tropical rain forests in the same day, even if on foot.

The Argentine Andes is a wonderland for outdoor adventures and has some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Argentina. In the North you'll find prairie lands in the Pampas, gigantic canyons, indigenous peoples, alpine forests, and the Chaco Desert. The Central region has some of South America's best wine country, the second biggest city of Cordoba, and skiing in and around Mendoza. In the South there is the Lake District and more excellent places for skiing, hiking, and water sports.

Cerro Catedral is located only 12 miles (20km) from the city of Bariloche in Patagonia, Argentina. The Catedral mountain is the biggest and most developed ski resort in South America with more than 5,000 acres of ski able terrain for skiers and riders of all ability levels. Additionally, advanced skiers can choose from cruisers, moguls or unmarked trails.

Overall, Cerro Catedral is the skier's wonderland and the sightseer's delight. The mountain's proximity to Bariloche also allows for great sight-seeing tours along with numerous winter activities that the region offers. Non-skiers will enjoy this area immensely along with the die-hard fanatics.

Mountain Overview:
Top Elevation: 6,800 feet
Vertical: 3,400 feet
Base Elevation: 3,300 feet
Lifts:
   29 Total
   1 Aerial Tramway
   1 6-person Chair
   1 Quad Chair
   1 6-person Chair
   2 T-Bars
   17 Surface Lifts
Trails:
   50 Total
   Beginner 25%
   Intermediate 45%
   Advanced, 30%

Snowboards:
   1 Snowboard Park
   1 Half Pipe

Ski trail map for Cerro Catedral, Bariloche, Argentina

Current Ski Conditions:
Skiing conditions at Catedral, Bariloche (in Spanish)

Las Lenas is a fairly new ski resort that was built in 1983. Since then, the mountain has become very popular with locals and foreigners alike. The beautiful scenery and warm resort feel of this destination have been the keys to the success of this ski resort.

The ski center is also the paradise of extreme ski and Heliski but also has alternatives for beginners and intermediate skiers.

Mountain Location:
Las Lenas Ski Center is about 1 hour drive from Malargue airport in the province of Mendoza.

Mountain Overview:
Top Elevation: 11,328 feet
Vertical: 3,897 feet
Base Elevation: 7,431 feet
Lifts:
   12 Total
   1 Quad Chairs
   6 Double Chairs
   5 Surface Lifts
Trails:
   40 Total
   Beginner 10%
   Intermediate 23%
   Advanced, 67%

Snowboards:
   1 Snowboard Park
   1 Half Pipe

Snowmaking:
   From 5,200 feet to the base

Ski trail map for Las Lenas, Argentina

Skiing conditions at Las Lenas (in Spanish)

Chapelco will make you feel safe and comfortable: there are 29 correctly signaled runs for all levels of skiing, an excellent ski school, and a qualified patrol team that makes this a wonderful small retreat.

Chapelco and the town of San Martin de los Andes are located about 200km, or roughly 4 hours, from Bariloche.

Mountain Overview:

Trail Map:
Ski trail map for Chapelco, San Martin de los Andes.

Top Elevation: 6,500 feet
Vertical: 2,400 feet
Base Elevation: 4,100 feet
Lifts:
   10 Total
   1 High-Speed Gondola
   2 Quad Chairs
   1 Triple Chairs
   2 Double Chairs
   6 Surface Lifts
Trails:
   31 Total
   Beginner 31%
   Intermediate 17%
   Advanced, 42%
   Expert, 10%

Snow boards:
   1 Snow board Park
   1 Half Pipe

Snowmaking:
   From 5,200 feet to the base

Hotels and Resorts:
Patagonia Plaza Hotel (in Spanish) - A great four-star hotel in the center of San Martin de los Andes.

Villa Piren (in Spanish) - A beautiful resort near the town of San Martin de los Andes.

Rincon de los Andes (in Spanish) - Another great resort near the town of San Martin de los Andes.

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