Skiing in Patagonia

Argentine Patagonia is the right destination for skiing from mid June to late September. And there are places for all tastes and needs. From the most exclusive ones, with world-class services, to small centers, less crowded but also available, ready for adventure.

La Hoya

In the mountainous range of Esquel, 8 miles from the city you will find La Hoya, a fabulous ski center. It is one of the most sought after places for the practice of skiing by national and foreign tourists and...

Bayo Hill

Cerro Bayo Ski Resort is one of the most exclusive in the country and the closest to an urban center. Just 5.6 miles from Villa La Angostura lies the base of this ski resort. Its maximum elevation reaches 5,846 feet...

Skiing in Cerro Catedral

The most famous and well-known ski center of Argentina is only 11 miles from Bariloche. It's called Cerro Catedral and it has the largest history in the Latin-American ski. This sport started here in the 30's when a group of...

Skiing in Cerro Chapelco

Cerro Chapelco is another important patagonian ski center located only 20 kilometers away from San Martín de los Andes. It offers 29 marked tracks, with a new system of signals, covering 140 hectares of skiing surface. The 10 elevation means...

Skiing in Batea Mahuida

Overlooking the turquoise lakes of Villa Pehuenia, Batea Mahuida Ski Park has established itself as the ultimate hidden gem for travelers seeking cultural authenticity and untouched slopes. Offering deep connection with ancestral lands, and the complete absence of commercial crowds,...

Skiing in Caviahue

There is a spot on the map of northwestern Neuquén where winter ceases to be a mere season and becomes a dreamlike landscape. Located 225 miles from Neuquén Capital, nestled right against the border, Caviahue Ski Resort has established itself...

Skiing in Perito Moreno Hill

While traditional ski resorts in Patagonia struggle with endless lift lines and crowded slopes, an idyllic alternative that feels frozen in time emerges just 15.5 miles from El Bolsón: the Cerro Perito Moreno Ski Resort. Not to be confused with...

Skiing in Valdelén

The nearest ski center to Río Gallegos is in Rio Turbio, on Dorotea Hill. The Valdelén Center of Winter Sports is located 4 kilometers from Rio Turbio, practically on the frontier with Chile. When arriving to the top of the...

Skiing in Ushuaia

Ushuaia’s striking mountain peaks and pristine valleys offer the perfect setting for every winter sport. Cross-country skiing—the most ancient of all skiing disciplines, born in the Nordic lands—is the quintessential winter pursuit of this region, proudly designated as the National...

Cerro Castor: The Ultimate Mid-Year Winter Escape

On the slopes of Krund Hill, a mere 16 miles from Ushuaia along the legendary Route 3, lies a modern alpine marvel. Earning its title as the Southernmost Ski Resort in the World, Cerro Castor offers an irresistible proposition for...

Tips for skiers and snowboarders

What to wear In the mountains climate changes are usually abrupt. The essential thing is to wear warm underwear and then a jacket, pants and waterproof over-pants. You also need a hat to protect the ears and gloves and wool...

My skiing debut

Professional adventurer, our columnist Mariano Fernández Soler tells us his experience the first time he slipped on a pair of skis. Read this note, you will have fun and you will surely be encouraged to discover the infinite pleasure of...