Skiing And Snowboarding In Argentina: Nine Incredible Resorts
Just a short distance away from the city of San Rafael, Las Lenas features a 1,200 meter vertical slope which draws extreme ski and snowboard enthusiasts from around the world. Offering heli-ski adventures, 14 lifts, and a bunny hill for novices, Las Lenas has a total of 29 trails, many of which have areas that are suitable for beginning and intermediate level skiers. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down; more than 2 kilometers of trails are lit for night skiing. Both accommodations and dining are excellent here.
Caviahue
With lakes, forests, and rivers, plus natural hot springs, Caviahue offers a thousand hectares of skiable terrain, and is the site of one of the longest-lasting ski seasons the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. With conifer forests and monkey puzzle trees, twenty superb trails, and excellent accommodations, this is an outstanding resort you’ll never forget.
Batea Mahuida
Offering opportunities for nordic skiers as well as for alpine skiers and boarders, Batea Mahuida is the site of the source of the fabled Bio Bio river, which sits atop the extinct volcano that is the resort’s centerpiece. Owned by the Mapuche Puel community, this wonderful little resort also offers snowmobiling and snowshoe tours.
Chapelco
Offering exceptional snow, and famous for its twenty diverse trails, Chapelco features a stunning view of Lake Lacar, along with world-class infrastructure and 140 skiable hectares. There’s a great terrain park for boarders, and the resort offers dogsled rides and snowmobiling, along with nordic skiing for those who enjoy nothing more than gliding through a silent winter forest.
Cerro Bayo
Part of the City of Villa La angostura, Cerro Bayo is one of Argentina’s most exclusive resorts. With lake views, 200 hectares of terrain, and more than twenty trails and lifts, this resort offers the very best accommodations and cuisine.



