Ski resorts in Argentina are a great opportunity to practice your favorite winter sports … in the summer. In the country located in the Southern Hemisphere, winter falls in June - August.
Equipment and tracks
One of the most popular and largest ski resorts in Argentina is Las Lenhas. International experts consider its slopes ideal for winter holidays due to the special climatic conditions. Most of the slopes at the resort are suitable for intermediate athletes, but there are slopes for both professionals and beginners. The longest track is seven kilometers long, and for fans of night skiing there is two kilometers of illuminated slope. Cannons help maintain a decent snow cover, and Las Lañas makes a wonderful snow park with figures and a halfpipe attractive for snowboarders. For beginners, a school is organized at the resort, the instructors of which not only give lessons, but also offer the services of individual guides. For fans of off-piste skiing, Las Leñas offers a helicopter transfer to the untouched slopes and descents on virgin snow.
The Cerro Baio resort demonstrates not only excellent well-groomed trails and developed infrastructure, but also magnificent views of the lake and the Andes. It is located in a forested area and its 25 slopes can appeal to both professionals and very green skiers. The resort has 12 lifts capable of delivering about 7000 people per hour to the launch sites. Cerro Baio's special pride is the children's club and ski school, where even toddlers successfully learn to stand on the slope. The priority area of this resort is children's recreation, which makes it the most popular in Argentina among family fans of winter sports.
Cerro Castor has the longest skiing season on the continent. The first start is given here in early July, and comfortable skiing is provided until mid-October. In addition, Cerro Castor is the southernmost resort on the planet: only 25 km separate it from the southernmost city on Earth.
Entertainment and excursions
Ski resorts in Argentina are a great opportunity not only to play sports, but also to relax after skiing. Restaurants and nightclubs, discos and bars - the hotels have all the conditions for a wide variety of leisure activities. Popular with tourists are excursions to the Museum of the History of the Mendoza Valley and horseback riding. There is an opportunity to go rock climbing, go snowshoeing or relax in a steam bath or spa.
