Winter's coming again in a few months, so it seems like a good time to take a closer look at the best ski resorts in the country. Argentina’s share of the Andes has the highest mountains outside of the Himalaya, offering a long ski season from Mendoza all the way down to Ushuaia. If you’re looking for a new winter sport experience and some fresh powder snow whilst the Northern Hemisphere is enjoying summer, then read up below on the best ski and snowboard possibilities in Argentina.
Penitentes
A smaller resort with varying difficulties, suitable mainly for beginners. Located directly on Ruta 7 from Mendoza towards the border with Chile, which makes for great access and a perfect day or weekend trip from Mendoza in combination with visits to Aconcagua or Puente del Inca.
Cerro Catedral
The biggest ski resort in the country with the most facilities including some first class restaurants and bars. Located close to the city of San Carlos de Bariloche in the Argentine Lake District and with 1,500 acres of skiing, by far the most popular winter sport destination in Argentina. Catedral offers good off-piste and a special park with rails and ramps for free style and snowboard skiing. Slopes rise up to 6,000 feet offering great snow from mid June to the beginning of October.
Chapelco
Snowboarding heaven at only 15 miles from San Martin de Los Andes in the province of Neuquén. Not only does it have a snowboard area with a half pipe, big air, fun park and a parallel slalom, it also offers winding trails through giant forests of moss covered Lenga trees, making for a spectacular and exhilarating ride. Big drops up to 40 feet and the views coming down from the top of the mountain at 6,500 ft over beautiful Lake Lakar complete the picture.
Cerro Castor
The southern most ski resort in the world, located only a few miles from Ushuaia. The geographic location means of the longest ski seasons in the world and also one of the lowest in altitude with the resort itself lying below 1,000 feet above sea level. It’s unique setting attracts skiers from all around the world.
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