The Ultimate Guide to Ski Resorts

Chapelco Ski Resort is considered the best skiing resort in Argentina and one of the most highly praised vacation areas in South America. It has 31 ski trails leveraged by 12 lifts, and runs through several kinds of terrain-- from curved bowls to half pipes, to steep backcountry slopes . It lies within Argentina's National Park, hovering above the cerulean waters of Lake Lacarfar below, and surrounded by a forest that was preserved from the mountain deforestation. It is located only 13 miles from the city of San Martin de los Andres, making it close enough to the convenience of city living, while being far enough for a getaway vacation.

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La Hoya Ski Resort is located together with the Los Alerces National park, lending form and function to the shapeless but beautiful landscape of forests and lakes. It is 1,350 meters above sea level, with a favorable geographic location that allows visitors to enjoy snow in early June. It has 60 hectares of skiable land, with several sites that accommodate all kinds of skill levels, making it an ideal family getaway. It has authentic powder snow, and the skiing areas are supported by 10 ski lifts (which supports a stunning 4,400 skiers per hour), with several areas dedicated to other snow sports sch as snow boarding, randoneé skiing, Nordic skiing, and snowmobile circuits.

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Penitentes is a winter resort situatedon the Andean range, 2,580 meters above sea level, lying against the spectacular background of Mt. Aconcagua. It has over 300 hectares of skiable surface area, and covered by the finest dry and compact powder snow. Its skiing areas are scattered across 28 runs of varying heights, lengths and drops to accommodate skiers of all skill levels, with some routes being officially approved by FASA and the International Ski Federation, allowing them the honor of staging various skiing competitions.

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Cerro Bayo Ski resort is located along the natural landscapes and slopes of Mount Bayo, offering over 200 hectares of skiable surface. The resort is surrounded by a rich forest and overlooks a breathtaking view of Lake Nahuel Huapi, and is close to a mountain village. Cerro Bayo is well-known for its 700-meter vertical drop for alpine skiing pracitce, as well as its well-suited environment for beginners and advanced skiiers, with over 23 signaled runs and 12 lifts. Because of its undaunting natural terrain, Cerro Bayo has been a favorite of families ever since it was built in 1978.

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