Cerro Catedral
Located 20 kilometers from the city of Bariloche, Cerro Catedral is one of the main ski centers in the southern hemisphere, the permanent host for ski and snowboard championships for professionals and amateurs featured in the International Ski Federation calendar. It features 53 runs with excellent powder snow, 600 hectares of skiable surface with areas for those who love off-trail skiing, 960 meter vertical drop and 39 lifts. With an amazing view of the Andes, the 18 mountain inns provide a variety of gastronomic fare to enhance your enjoyment of the mountain. Staying in first-rate hotels rounds off the offer to enjoy the snow in the Catedral.
Cerro Chapelco
20 kilometers from San Martín de los Andes in Neuquén, Chapelco is one of the best-equipped ski centers in South America. To practice downhill, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, trekking, off-trail skiing, hiking with snowshoes and enjoying snowmobiles or sleigh rides on amazing paths bordered by lengas. Chapelco features 40 slopes distributed in 140 hectares of skiable surface with a 730 meter vertical drop.
Gastronomic offerings in Chapelco include Patagonian high-cuisine specialties as well as fast food with self-service systems in the eight restaurants of this fascinating winter resort.
Cerro Castor
Only minutes away from Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is Cerro Castor. One of the few ski resorts of South America with snow during 5 months of the year, from June to October, from the peak to the base.
Cerro Castor offers 19 runs with an 800 meter vertical drop where winter sports lovers can also enjoy the exquisite regional cuisine that goes from the classic crab to the tastiest local lamb.
La Hoya
Situated 13 kilometers from Esquel in the Comarca de los Alerces, west of Chubut, is the Mountain Resort La Hoya. Due to its location and orientation, the seasons in this center extend from June to October with optimal snow conditions. La Hoya, with 24 runs for all levels, 14 skiable kilometers, a maximum vertical drop of 860 meters and 10 lifts, has some of the best powder snow in South America. A hostel, cafés, a refuge for intermediate and advance skiers, off-trail runs, cross-country skiing and a jump area complete the offer.
Cerro Bayo
In the province of Neuquén, 10 kilometers from Villa La Angostura , and with an imposing view of the Nahuel Huapi Lake is Cerro Bayo. Downhill skiing, snowboarding, off-trail runs and excursions on skishoes attract beginners and advanced fans of winter sports. Cerro Bayo has 28 runs on 32 hectares of skiable surface with 200 hectares for off-trail runs.
Snow parks
Snow parks in the Argentine Patagonia invite visitors to take the first steps in skiing and other winter sports, enjoy the snow with their families, delight in the regional gastronomy and be dazzled by the extraordinary view.
In the province of Neuquén, the Batea Mahuida snow park that leads to the Puel mapuche community, is an imposing white desert at the footing of the Andes where you can practice winter sports and enjoy the incredible landscape surrounded by thousand-year-old araucarias. Located in the Tromen Provincial Park in Neuquén, the Wayle Mount forms part of a landscape of a rare beauty. The depth of the snow and the slopes create a real paradise for snowboard lovers.
In the province of Santa Cruz and only 4 Km from Río Turbio, the Valdelén Winter Sports Center offers the possibility to practice downhill or cross-country skiing amid a surround of virgin nature. Since its main slope is illuminated, snow lovers can enjoy it day or night. It also offers sled sleigh rides, snowcats and processions.
Down to the south in the province of Tierra del Fuego you can also practice downhill skiing and snowboarding in the Martial Glacier. There, the off-trail runs provide unbeatable opportunity to those who dare the challenge of the adventure accompanied by experienced guides. Close to the city of Ushuaia, and on the Route N° 3 there are various sports and winter activities centers. On the way to the Martial Glacier, the Run Francisco Jermán is ideal for cross-country skiing in the middle of the pure whiteness of the local landscape. |
