World ski resorts maps - Argentina

Catedral Bariloche ski resort is positioned high above Lake Nahuel Huapi and 19km (12m) from the holiday resort town of San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentinean Patagonia. This is the biggest Argentine resort and there are 11 big modern lifts including South Americas only gondolas and cable cars. The pistes lie between 1200m and 2388m, with many forested runs on the lower slopes.

The winter resort lies 1.5 km from the city of Caviahue, 357 km from the capital city of Neuquen and 1,500 km from Buenos Aires. Eight ski runs with all their variants unfold with a maximum skiable length of 15 kilometers and a maximum vertical drop of 504 meters. A bonus: the off-piste descent along 8 kilometers from the volcano crater to the base of the resort. Season: from June 18 to September 30, divided into high, mid and low.

Located 9 km from La Angostura, Province of Neuqu?n, and only 6 km from National Route 231, known as the Seven Lakes route. The Mount Bayo frames its ski resort inside a beautiful natural landscape. Surrounded by forests and with a majestic view of Lake Nahuel Huapi, it is very close to the mountain village and it offers 200 hectares for the practice of alpine skiing, with a 700-meter vertical drop. Bayo represents an appropriate environment for beginners and advanced skiers, who can count on 20 signaled runs and 11 lifts. The longest run 5-kilometer Season:Mid from July 3 to July 9. High from July 10 to July 30.

The newest in Argentina and the southernmost in the world, Castor is only 195 meters over sea level and its top rises to 1057 meters. With a skiable drop that reaches 772 meters, Castor Mount distributes 19 runs with different levels of difficulties and off-piste sectors into 20 kilometers. Season: from July 09 to October 16.

Chapelco is located 1980 meters over sea level 19 kilometers from the mountain village, this internationally renowned resort, with 20 runs of several difficulty levels and excellent snow quality, combines adrenaline and scenery. Lifts (10) : six-seat Gondolas 1, quad chairlifts 3, triple chairlifts 1, double chairlifts 1, double surface lifts 1, simple surface sifts 3. The impressive view of Lake Lacar, the silence of the lenga forest and the stunning presence of the Lanin Volcano breaking the mountain range horizon turn this place into a unique option for the practice of ski and winter sports. Season: from June 11 to october 14, divided into low, medium and high season.

La Hoya is located nearest Esquel, and 1,350 meters over sea level. Its privileged geographic location lets visitors enjoy the snow since early June. Its white summits, which reach 2,150 meters, unfold 60 hectares of skiable land, with large runs for all levels.The winter resort has 9 fast and comfortable lifts, well-distributed so as to make the most of the mountain. The longest skiable track is 5.1 kilometers long . Season: from early June to mid October.

The Argentinean ski resort of Los Penitentes is located in Mendoza province, 112 miles from the region’s capital city of Mendoza. The resort has beautiful scenery with the highest peak in America looming over it. The 28 ski runs available at Los Penitentes cover 740 acres of skiable territory. With a total length of 15 miles, the pistes at the resort are normally covered with compact powder snow. Elevations: Top: 3194m (10479 ft), bottom: 2580m (8465 ft), vertical drop: 614m (2014 ft). Lifts: 7: 2 double chairs, 1 t-bar, 4 surface Lifts.