Summer skiing in South America offers, not only the chance to ski from June to October, also offer the finest skiing available anywhere, so skiers pack up and travel to South America and enjoy the beautiful mountains and breathtaking scenery. While North America is melting under the summer heat, the snow in the Argentinean and Chilean Andes is waiting for you that are looking for an alternative.
Skiing in Argentina: There is a long list of places to ski in Argentina. Las Lenas, An hour an half flight from Buenos Aires, and only 43 miles from the airport of Malague. Is the vastest and highest ski area in Argentina. More than sixty kilometers of runs provide skiers and snowboarders with descents of varying difficulties suitable for skiers and riders of all abilities, some people say Las Lenas is the best resort in South America. Cerro Catedral, is located only 12 miles ( 20km ) from the city of Bariloche., waiting for those skiers who wish to experiment the adventure promised by winter sports, provided with the most modern infrastructure so beginners and advanced snowboarding can enjoy all the alternatives of the snow sports.
Chapelco, is located 15 km (9 miles) from San Martin de los Andes, 120 km (75 miles) from Bariloche. Chapelco has become a sort of boutique ski area for those who shun the mob approach of Bariloche. Perhaps the greatest pleasure of skiing at Chapelco is the friendly, picturesque, and uncrowded town of San Martín de Los Andes.
