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Argentina combines ski resorts in the Andes with destinations in Patagonia. The resorts are far apart and differ in elevation, scenery, and access. For this reason, comparing specific areas is more useful than taking a general look at the country as a whole.

Panorama des Skigebiets Cerro Catedral im Winter, Argentinien Panorama des Skigebiets Cerro Catedral bei Bariloche in Argentinien. Photo: Wernerluis

Key facts

  • Las Leñas is in Mendoza Province in western Argentina.
  • Cerro Catedral is in RĂ­o Negro Province in Patagonia, near Bariloche.
  • Chapelco is in NeuquĂ©n Province, near San MartĂ­n de los Andes.
  • The regions are separated by long distances, so flights and onward travel should be planned together.
  • The ski season falls during the Southern Hemisphere winter, which coincides with the European summer months.
  • Las Leñas reaches an elevation of 3,430 meters at its highest point.

The Andes region around Mendoza

Las Leñas is in Mendoza Province, rising from 2,240 meters at the base to 3,430 meters at its highest point. This makes it a high-altitude destination, with travel arrangements and access quite different from those for the resorts in Patagonia. If you are planning a stay there, coordinate your transfer and accommodation with the specific mountain resort; distances between Argentina’s ski areas are not short hops between nearby towns.

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Patagonia: Bariloche and San MartĂ­n de los Andes

Cerro Catedral is near San Carlos de Bariloche in Nahuel Huapi National Park. Its proximity to the city allows for different travel arrangements than at a remote mountain resort: you can combine your accommodation and day trips with a stay in Bariloche. Lake Nahuel Huapi and the mountain scenery define the setting.

Farther north, in Neuquén Province, Chapelco lies around 19 kilometers from San Martín de los Andes. The difference in elevation between the base and the highest point is about 730 meters. For the southern part of the selection, you can also compare ski resorts in neighboring Chile.

Coordinate the season and your travel plans

Since winter in the Southern Hemisphere falls during the European summer months, Argentina can offer a ski trip outside the European ski season. Plan your long-haul flight, domestic connection, and final journey to your accommodation as one route; only travel between regions if the time needed fits your stay.

Before setting out, check the operator’s information on lift and slope operations, as well as the weather and road access for that specific day. When choosing accommodation, the most important consideration alongside price is how reliably you can get to the mountain. If you want to compare several areas, first choose Bariloche, San Martín de los Andes, or Mendoza as your base, then select the ski region that suits you.