{"id":6768,"date":"2019-04-09T13:57:15","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T16:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/?p=6768"},"modified":"2026-06-23T12:25:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:25:05","slug":"esquiar-en-copahue-y-caviahue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/skiing-in-copahue-and-caviahue\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiing in Caviahue"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a spot on the map of northwestern Neuqu\u00e9n where winter ceases to be a mere season and becomes a dreamlike landscape. Located 225 miles from Neuqu\u00e9n Capital, nestled right against the border, Caviahue Ski Resort<\/strong> has established itself as the best-kept secret for ski purists.<\/p>\n

If contemporary luxury is all about absolute disconnection, pristine snow, and a total absence of lift lines, this winter resort\u2014embedded within the Copahue Natural Protected Area<\/strong>\u2014is its ultimate expression.<\/p>\n

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Skiing in Caviahue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Isolated by a breathtaking geography at 5,380 feet above sea level, the mountain offers one of the longest and most reliable seasons in South America, effortlessly stretching well into October. The secret behind this white miracle is a unique microclimate that guarantees high-density dry powder snow\u2014a technical masterpiece for those looking to glide over cotton.<\/p>\n

The Mystique of the Slopes: Descending Among Pehuenes<\/h2>\n

Skiing in Caviahue carries a prehistoric mystique. The ski center deploys its 22 slopes and variable itineraries<\/strong> across 15.5 combined miles, over a 800-acre skiable surface shaped by fire and ice. The ultimate game-changer, one that cannot be found at any other resort on the continent, is the opportunity to carve perfect turns through ancient, snow-laden native Araucaria (pehu\u00e9n) forests.<\/p>\n

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Skiing in Caviahue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The mountain’s layout is engineered for elegant flow.<\/strong> The ascent from the base is swift and seamless thanks to its 12 modern ski lifts (with a total transport capacity of 8,800 passengers per hour), featuring a quad chairlift in the upper sector and the revamped \u00d1irantal<\/em> quad chairlift at the base, which eliminates waiting times and maximizes downhill hours.<\/p>\n

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Caviahue Ski Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The slopes, wide and untamed by the crowds that saturate other valleys, feature gradients ranging from 5\u00b0 to 35\u00b0, offering a flawless progression for every skier profile:<\/p>\n