This year, the ski season in Argentina is going to be a success thanks to the significant quantity and quality of snow recorded in the winter resorts of both countries.
Families, couples and groups of friends choose to visit these destinations, attracted mainly by the winter sports that are practiced in the mountains. However, in addition to this activity, there are excursions, walks and unique experiences that can be carried out in these places, allowing visitors to discover wonderful sites, national parks and even unique adventure tourism circuits, among other options.
In this context, Civitatis, the multinational online distribution company for guided tours, excursions and activities in Spanish in more than 160 countries, selected the most outstanding experiences to make the most of your stay in these destinations coveted by mountain lovers.
“Accompanying the boom in winter tourism and the snow season, which this year is among the best, we offer excursions, guided visits, tours and other experiences on the Civitatis platform that are characterized by having a prior curation and evaluation by our users, which guarantees their quality and that they are the best offered in each place,” said Nicolás Posse, Country Manager of Civitatis Argentina.
The Leñas Valley, Malargüe
Those planning to visit the Mendoza mountain centre of Las Leñas can take a day trip to the Atuel Canyon from San Rafael, which offers magnificent views of this famous gorge in the Mendoza mountain range, passing by the Cuesta de los Terneros, the San Francisco de Asís viewpoint and the Valle Grande reservoir where the river flows into the water.
Also, from the ski resort, you can visit the Diamante salt flats, the Los Parlamentos plain, the Infiernillo viewpoint, the Niña Encantada lagoon and the surprising Pozo de las Ánimas.
Chapelco Hill, San Martin de los Andes
For skiers who choose to hone their skills on Cerro Chapelco and decide to take a day off to explore the surrounding area, Civitatis recommends taking the excursion to Lake Huechulafquen and the Lanín Volcano, located within the National Park of the same name, or taking a snowshoe ride along the Chapelco mountain range, from where you can see magnificent panoramic views of the Pil Pil Valley and Lake Lácar, and/or the snowshoe circuit through the Hidden Valley.
Cathedral Hill, Bariloche.
Cerro Catedral is one of the most important winter resorts in Argentine Patagonia, and although many fans come to the destination with the sole interest of descending its spectacular slopes, others also appreciate the possibility of touring the surroundings of Bariloche and enjoying its dreamlike landscapes. For the latter, Civitatis recommends setting aside a day to take the lake excursion to Isla Victoria and the Bosque de los Arrayanes, a must-see in the area; as well as the boat trip to Puerto Blest and the Cascada de los Los Cantaros.
The Hoya, Esquel
The winter activities center, La Hoya, located a few minutes from the town of Esquel, attracts thousands of tourists with its thirty slopes for all levels of skiers, from beginners to experts, who can also enjoy the natural attractions found in the area such as the excursion to the Los Alerces National Park or the visit to the towns of Trevelin and the Futaleufú Hydroelectric Complex, among others.
Cerro Castor, Ushuaia
At the Cerro Castor ski resort, the southernmost in the world, located almost thirty minutes from the city of Ushuaia, you can practice skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and ice skating, but for those who wish to alternate these activities with unforgettable experiences, Civitatis recommends taking the excursion aboard the End of the World Train, the boat ride along the Beagle Channel or the 4x4 trip around Lake Escondido, Lake Fagnano and Estancia Carmen, where snowmobile rides, snowshoeing and sleds pulled by husky dogs are also offered.
Source: Civitatis.