| The last of the skiing opportunities are disappearing | | | | Las Lenas, a sizable resort with 300 hectares of |
| from the slopes in Canada, the USA and Europe as | | | | skiable terrain with a mixture of beginner, intermediate |
| summer arrives. There's only one solution; follow the | | | | and advanced runs. Watched over by Aconcagua, the |
| snow south! since the founding of the Argentinian Ski | | | | highest peak in the Americas, visitors will be impressed |
| Federation in 1941 things have been, in true Latin | | | | by the surrounding scenery. |
| American style, developing slowly but steadily. A world | | | | Mount Bayo, the pride of Villa La Angostura, is an |
| away from its counterparts in the Northern | | | | impressive resort set in a beautiful natural landscape. |
| Hemisphere, your ski trip can include experiences from | | | | Surrounded by forests and with a majestic view of |
| partying in the midst of the Argentinian winter getaway | | | | Lake Nahuel Huapi, it is very close to the mountain |
| of Bariloche to horseback rides and hikes into the | | | | village and it offers skiers 200 hectares of terrain. |
| middle of nowhere to conquer faraway slopes. | | | | Visitors will have the strange but wonderful experience |
| Getting there | | | | of winding their way through the network of bizzare |
| Travelling to any of the main resorts can be achieved | | | | monkey puzzle trees, seen to be believed! |
| through fairly simple connections, with a 2 to 3 hour | | | | La Hoya, 13 kilometres outside Esquel, is another resort |
| flight from Buenos Aires followed by ground | | | | blessed with stunning landscape, a selection of forests, |
| transportation to your chosen resort. Depending on | | | | waterfalls and lakes. The aspect of the resort also |
| your level and the kind of trip you want, Argentina | | | | shelters it from the sun, which gives the resort the |
| presents the following options. | | | | benefit of reliable, excellent quality powder snow. |
| Popular ski resorts in Argentina | | | | Batea Mahuida resort provides an interesting mix of |
| Catedral Bariloche is in the heart of the Argentinian | | | | winter sports and culture, home to the Puel Mapuche |
| Lake district, the biggest mountain in Argentina. The ski | | | | community. Since the local volcano became extinct |
| resort is outside the popular mountain town of | | | | and formed a lagoon in its crater, the Mapuches have |
| Bariloche, which Argentinians flock to during national | | | | resided in the region, and visitors can enjoy their cuisine |
| holidays. Famous for its huge steaks, red wine and hot | | | | and get to know their customs. Nordic skiing is popular |
| chocolate, it's easy to get distracted from skiing. In | | | | here. |
| general the resort has an intermediate focus, with | | | | Caviahue is located at the base of the Copahue |
| incredible views to enjoy over the lakes as you ski. | | | | volcano, which provides a couple of unique |
| Las Lenas is known for its back-country skiing, with | | | | advantages. The first is the 8km descent from the |
| expert skiers coming from all over the world to throw | | | | volcano's summit through back-country powder, and |
| themselves down the challenging terrain, including | | | | the second is the range of natural thermal baths in the |
| gullies, chutes and cliffs. Just outside Mendoza, famous | | | | resort full of water rich in volcanic minerals. With a |
| for its wine, transport connections are easy and | | | | stunning landscape to match, Caviahue is fine example |
| before long you will find yourself exploring the limits of | | | | of Argentinian rustic charm. |
| the 230 hectares of ski-able terrain. Heliskiing is also a | | | | If you decide to head to the bright lights of Bariloche, |
| popular option here. | | | | the challenging slopes of Las Lenas or the secluded |
| Chapelco, outside the alpine town of San Martin de | | | | retreat of Caviahue, Argentina can provide the endless |
| Los Andes, has something for everyone. Alpine skiers, | | | | ski season that you are searching for. As with any ski |
| ski tourers and snowboarders will all find something to | | | | resort worldwide, you'll get the best out of your trip if |
| suit in the range of snow-parks, groomed runs, powder | | | | you have a local guide or arrange a tour with an |
| bowls and tree skiing. Smaller but just as popular as its | | | | experienced operator to open up access to those |
| bigger neighbour Mount Catedral, Chapelco is well | | | | hidden treasures tucked away in the mountains. Make |
| worth a visit. | | | | sure that if you do choose to go with someone they |
| Smaller ski resorts in Argentina | | | | have a solid reputation and take no chances; safety |
| Mount Castor in Ushuaia is the southernmost resort in | | | | on your ski trip should always be a priority. That said, |
| the world, a place where you can ski down to sea | | | | don't hesitate to explore this snowy corner of the |
| level on dry, fine powder. Great for nordic skiing, Mount | | | | world a little further off the beaten track than your |
| Castor enjoys a longer season than anywhere else. | | | | regular ski trip; you won't regret a ski vacation in |
| Las Penitentes is the neighbouring resort to the bigger | | | | Argentina! |