Ski resorts in Argentina - Skigebiete in Argentinien

In the To theArgentina there are numerous ski areas. Winter sports are not nearly as popular in this South American country as they are in Europe, but in South America they are common Chile the top rank.

Most of the most popular ski areas are in the Southern Andes.

Ski areas

Mendoza

  • Las Leñas at Malargüe (Province Mendoza). Exclusive, remote ski resort based on the French model. Is considered a travel destination for the chic and has corresponding prices. 27 slopes.
  • Los Penitentes in the AconcaguaArea (province of Mendoza). Relatively small ski resort, but spectacular surroundings with the highest mountain giants in the country. 28 slopes.

Northern Patagonia

  • Cerro Catedral at San Carlos de Bariloche. Probably the most famous ski area in South America and a destination for mass tourism in winter. The facilities meet European standards. With 53 slopes the largest ski area in Argentina.
  • Cerro Bayo at Villa La Angostura. 23 slopes, also in the Bariloche area.
  • Chapelco at San Martín de los Andes. Is considered a little looser than the region around Bariloche. 20 slopes.
  • Caviahue in the north of the province Neuquén. Small ski area (8 slopes) with thermal baths.
  • Batea Mahuida Near Villa Pehuenia, in the north of the lake district of the Neuquén province. Ski area in a volcanic landscape. It is run by a Mapuche Indian community and is one of the cheapest ski resorts in Argentina at all (the ski pass costs less than half the price from Bariloche, for example)
  • Cerro Perito Moreno at El Bolson. Small ski area in the south of Río Negro.
  • Cerro Wayle at Chos Malal. Inexpensive, small ski area in the north of Neuquén.
  • Primeros Pinos at Zapala. Only short distances, ideal for beginners and cross-country skiers.

Central and Southern Patagonia

  • La Hoya at Esquel. Somewhat more remote, but very popular ski area in the province Chubut. 24 slopes. Very cheap ski area.
  • Valdelén at Río Turbio. Small and little known ski resort on the border with Chile in the province Santa Cruz, about 100 km south of the glacier landscape El Calafate. Good from the national park Torres del Paine (Chile) accessible from.
  • Cerro Castor at Ushuaia. Despite the valley station being only 195 m high, snow is guaranteed due to the cold climate. The 19 slopes are relatively short, but they have it all: on the descent you have a view of the Beagle Canal. Not too expensive.

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