Through the months of June to September visitors by the thousands arrive to Argentina for world-class skiing. All of the resorts are located in the western part of the country, close to the Andes mountains. Travelling to one of those ski resorts requires a two- or three-hour flight from Buenos Aires after which ground transportation to the slopes. Argentina has two major downhill resorts: Cerro Catedral, in Bariloche and Las Lenas, in Mendoza. You will find located some good hotels in Argentina. It also has almost a dozen other resorts of smaller magnitude. Several hours apart from Bariloche by auto is Cerro Chapelco, a wonderful mountain for forest skiing, hard steep chutes, and off-piste touring.

Snowboarding in Argentina has become rather well-known over the past a couple of years as well. All resorts now welcome riders, as well as the sport has caught on here as strongly as in North America and Europe.

Here is a list of the most popular ski resorts in Argentina:

1.Cerro Catedral is located only 12 miles (20km) of the city of Bariloche in Patagonia, Argentina. The Catedral mountain would be the most significant and most developed ski resort in South America with more than 5,000 acres of skiable terrain for skiers and riders of all ability levels. Additionally, advanced skiers can select from cruisers, moguls or unmarked trails.

Total, Cerro Catedral would be the skier's wonderland and also the sightseer's delight. The mountain's proximity to Bariloche also makes it possible for for great sight-seeing tours in addition to several winter activities which the place presents, together with various high quality hotels in Argentina. Non-skiers will enjoy this area immensely as well as the die-hard fanatics. The mountain of Chepelco in San Martin de Los Andes is actually a couple of hours drive from Cerro Catedral.

2.Las Lenas Ski Center is now one of South America's best-known ski resorts, although it was constructed only in 1983. Right here you can find some really good hotels in Argentina. Thanks to its majestic surroundings and comprehensive offerings for all levels of skiers, Las Lenas has turn into rather famous with locals and foreigners alike. With a reputation for regularly expanding programs, this is perhaps Argentina's premier ski resort for extreme and heli-skiing. Not too long ago it has turn into a full-fledged year-round resort and now deals several other mountainside activities which include horseback riding, mountain biking, orienteering, paragliding, trekking and wilderness tours.

3.Chapelco will make you feel protected and comfortable: there are 29 appropriately signaled runs for all levels of skiing, an fantastic ski school, and also a competent patrol team that helps make this a wonderful small retreat.

Chapelco and the town of San Martin de los Andes are located about 200km, or roughly four hours, from Bariloche. You will find several really cosy hotels in the area.