{"id":2261,"date":"2011-10-14T16:25:43","date_gmt":"2011-10-14T19:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/?p=2261"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T15:09:46","slug":"cerro-castor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/castor-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"Cerro Castor: The Ultimate Mid-Year Winter Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On the slopes of Krund Hill, a mere 16 miles from Ushuaia along the legendary Route 3, lies a modern alpine marvel.<\/h2>\n

Earning its title as the Southernmost Ski Resort in the World, Cerro Castor offers an irresistible proposition for those residing above the equator: the rare privilege of trading the sweltering northern summer for deep, mid-year winter powder at the End of the Earth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cerro Castor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cerro Castor Ski Center spans a sweeping 1600 acres, carving 35 trails into the rugged Patagonian mountainside<\/strong>. Whether you are finding your footing on gentle greens, cruising the blues and reds, or chasing the thrill of expert-only black runs, the mountain delivers. With 18 miles of meticulously groomed trails and a striking vertical drop of 2800 feet, the terrain offers an endless array of alpine possibilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For speed purists and seasoned pros, the resort safeguards an F.I.S.-homologated competition track, complete with a state-of-the-art timing cabin ready for international events. Meanwhile, the exceptional off-piste areas serve as the ultimate, untouched playground for freeriders<\/strong> seeking the pure adrenaline of extreme skiing and snowboarding.<\/p>\n

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Telesillas Cerro Castor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The resort’s infrastructure honors the surrounding landscape without interrupting its silent majesty. Twelve modern lifts\u2014ranging from quad chairlifts and T-bars to magic carpets\u2014effortlessly transport up to 9,500 passengers per hour, ensuring your time is spent carving, not queuing.<\/strong> Down at the base, the rental boutique boasts cutting-edge equipment that is renewed every season, complemented by an ingenious automated system that guarantees your boots are warm, dry, and perfectly fresh every morning.<\/p>\n

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Those looking to hone their technique can rely on the mountain\u2019s academy, where a roster of 80 certified instructors guides guests through alpine skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country trails<\/strong>. The next generation of winter enthusiasts has its own dedicated space at the *Little School* for kids aged 4 to 14, alongside a fully-equipped, cozy snow nursery at the base.<\/p>\n

When it is time to pause, eight distinct gastronomic havens await, strategically placed<\/strong> from the valley floor to the classic high-mountain refuge near the summit (with peace of mind provided by a fully staffed first-aid clinic and permanent ambulance on standby).<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the resort’s greatest secret is its latitude:<\/strong> defying the myths of harsh Patagonian weather, its unique micro climate guarantees impeccable snow quality and the longest, most reliable ski season in South America.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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 those residing above the equator: the rare privilege of trading the sweltering northern summer for… Read on<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16466,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,58],"tags":[26],"class_list":["post-2261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-esqui","category-ush","tag-excursiones"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2261"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16597,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2261\/revisions\/16597"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16466"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}