Experiences / Ski & Snow
Ski Argentina — Private Ski Travel to Bariloche & Las Leñas
World-class skiing in the Southern Hemisphere — with none of the European crowds
Introduction
Argentina's ski season runs from late June to mid-October — which means while the European resorts are empty and dusty, the Andes are in full winter. Cerro Catedral at Bariloche is the largest ski resort in South America, with 119 runs across 1,200 hectares and a setting overlooking Nahuel Huapi Lake that is genuinely unmatched.
For the best ski Argentina has to offer in terms of raw terrain, Las Leñas near Mendoza is the answer — remote, uncrowded, with some of the deepest and longest off-piste runs in the world. When comparing ski Argentina vs Chile, both countries offer exceptional skiing: Argentina wins on value, Las Leñas terrain, and the combination of skiing with wine country; Chile wins on resort infrastructure. The best time to ski Argentina is July and August for reliable snow depth, with September offering longer days and spring skiing conditions.
We arrange ski-in ski-out lodges at Cerro Catedral, private instruction, lift pass coordination, and heli-ski access for qualified skiers at Las Leñas. Ski Argentina journeys through Bespoke Argentina include accommodation, transfers, guiding, and everything else — you just bring your skis.
This Experience Suits
- — Intermediate to expert skiers
- — Families
- — Powder hunters
- — Off-season ski travelers
What's Included
Ski-In Ski-Out Lodges
The best located properties at Cerro Catedral and beyond.
Private Instruction
One-on-one coaching from certified Andean instructors.
Lift Pass Coordination
Everything in your hand on arrival — no queues.
Off-Piste Guiding
Las Leñas backcountry with experts who know every line.
Curated Experiences
A Selection of Ski & Snow Experiences
Bariloche · Full Day
Cerro Catedral — Ski & Mountain Access
Visit Cerro Catedral, one of the largest ski resorts in South America. Whether in winter for skiing or in summer for hiking and views, the resort's gondola delivers extraordinary Andean panoramas over the lake district and the peaks bordering Chile. We arrange this privately with transport and a guide who can advise on runs or trails suited to your level and the day's conditions — useful in winter especially, when snow quality varies significantly by aspect and altitude. In summer, the same lifts open up hiking routes with far less effort than a ground-up ascent would require, making the mountain accessible to a much wider range of fitness levels. A strong full-day option in any season, and the single best way to get real elevation and real mountain views without a demanding trek.
Bariloche · Half Day
Exclusive Ski Lesson — Cerro Catedral
A private 2-hour ski lesson at Cerro Catedral with a certified instructor for two guests. Tailored to your level and goals — the ideal way to build confidence on one of South America's premier ski mountains without the pace mismatch of a group lesson. Certified instructors here teach in both English and Spanish, and the lesson can be structured around a specific goal: a first-timer's introduction to the basics, or targeted coaching on a specific technique for a more experienced skier who wants to progress faster than a generic group class would allow. Ski passes are not included and should be arranged separately. A strong option for couples or families skiing together at different levels, since the private format means the lesson genuinely adapts to whoever is on the slope that day rather than averaging to the middle of a group.
Bariloche · Full Day
Villa La Angostura & Cerro Bayo — Ski & Lakes
Combine a scenic drive to the charming village of Villa La Angostura with access to Cerro Bayo, one of Patagonia's most intimate ski resorts. Villa La Angostura itself is worth the visit independent of the skiing — a smaller, quieter lake-district village than Bariloche, with a genuine village atmosphere and its own lakefront views over Nahuel Huapi. Ideal in winter for skiing or in shoulder season for the village atmosphere and mountain views without needing snow at all. We arrange this privately with a driver-guide, which matters on the scenic route between Bariloche and Villa La Angostura — there are several worthwhile stops along the way that a fixed-schedule tour would skip. Operates July–September for the ski component. A good full-day alternative to Cerro Catedral for travellers who prefer a smaller, less crowded resort and a village to explore alongside it.
Bariloche · Half Day
Piedras Blancas — Snow Activities
A family-oriented winter excursion to Piedras Blancas for snow tubing, sledding, and classic snow play in a safe, supervised environment. Unlike the ski resorts, Piedras Blancas doesn't require any prior experience or equipment beyond what's provided on-site, which makes it one of the lowest-barrier ways for families to actually get out into Bariloche's winter landscape rather than just admiring it from indoors. The supervised setup means young children can be genuinely turned loose to enjoy the snow rather than requiring constant close management. One of Bariloche's most popular winter activities for families with young children, and a good complementary half-day for a winter trip that's otherwise focused on skiing for the adults in the group — it gives non-skiing children their own dedicated snow experience.
Bariloche · Full Day
Nordic Skiing Full Day with Transfers
Experience cross-country skiing in the spectacular setting of the Cerro Otto Nordic ski area, with full equipment rental, instruction, and transfers included. Cross-country skiing demands a different, more sustained kind of effort than downhill, and the Cerro Otto Nordic center's groomed trails wind through forest and open clearings with consistent lake-district views rather than the steeper, more exposed terrain of the alpine resorts. Instruction is included, which matters for a discipline that rewards proper technique from the start — most first-timers find their rhythm within the first hour with a decent instructor. An accessible and beautiful winter sport for all fitness levels, available for children 5 and up. A good option for a family or group with mixed skiing interests, since it offers a genuinely different, lower-intensity winter activity alongside downhill skiing at Cerro Catedral.
Bariloche · Half Day
Snowmobile at the Nordic Ski Center
Explore the snow-covered terrain around Cerro Otto on a guided snowmobile excursion — one of the most exhilarating ways to experience Bariloche's winter landscape. The route covers open snowfields and forest trails around the same Cerro Otto area used for Nordic skiing, but at considerably higher speed and with none of the physical exertion cross-country skiing demands — a genuinely different way to cover the same striking winter terrain. Guides lead the group and set the pace, so no prior snowmobile experience is required. Not suitable for under-6s. A strong option for travellers looking for a pure adrenaline activity during a winter Bariloche stay, and a good complement to a day otherwise spent skiing, offering a different kind of speed and a different vantage point on the same mountain.
Bariloche · Evening
Nordic Night — Cerro Otto Winter Evening
A magical winter evening at the Cerro Otto Nordic center: snowshoe through the moonlit forest, enjoy a warming dinner, and experience the silence of a Patagonian winter night. Snowshoeing requires none of the technique cross-country skiing does, which makes this an accessible way to be genuinely out in the winter forest at night rather than viewing it from a car or a lodge window — and the near-total silence of a snow-covered forest after dark is a different experience entirely from the same landscape in daylight. The dinner afterward, typically hearty and warming after time in the cold, rounds out an evening built specifically around the atmosphere of a Patagonian winter rather than any single activity. A distinctive evening option for a winter Bariloche stay, and one of the few excursions in the region designed specifically around night rather than daylight.
Ushuaia · Full Day
Panorama Blanco — Snow Immersion Experience
An immersive winter experience combining snowshoeing, traditional sled rides, a visit to a sled dog kennel, and a warming traditional meal in the snow-covered forest. Meeting the sled dogs at the kennel before the activities begin adds a genuine relationship-building element that a purely activity-focused winter day wouldn't have — these are working animals, and understanding their role and training gives real context to the sledding itself. The warming meal afterward, typically hearty and built for cold-weather appetites, rounds out a day designed around the specific sensory experience of a Fuegian winter. A strong choice for families wanting a comprehensive single-day introduction to winter activities at the end of the world.
Ushuaia · Evening
Nieve y Fuego — Snow & Fire Night Experience
A unique nocturnal winter experience combining snowshoeing and sled rides through the moonlit forest with a fireside dinner under the southern stars. Experiencing the same snow-covered forest at night rather than during the day changes its character entirely — the near-total silence, the moonlight on snow, and the visibility of southern-hemisphere constellations rarely seen from more populated latitudes combine into something genuinely different from any daytime winter activity. Subject to snow conditions. A distinctive, romantic evening option for couples visiting Ushuaia in winter, and one of the few excursions anywhere in Argentina built specifically around experiencing the cold and dark rather than working around them.
Ushuaia · Half Day
Aventura Blanca con Trineo — Husky Sled Adventure
Experience the exhilaration of a genuine husky dog sled ride through the Fuegian forest in the snow — one of the most magical and sought-after winter experiences at the end of the world. Unlike a purely mechanical winter activity, mushing behind a team of working sled dogs adds a genuine partnership element — you feel the dogs' effort and enthusiasm directly, and most guides are happy to explain the training and breeding that goes into a working sled team. Subject to snow conditions. A strong choice for families and dog lovers in particular, and consistently one of the most requested winter activities in the Ushuaia area for good reason — few experiences anywhere in Argentina feel quite as genuinely "end of the world" as this one.
Ushuaia · Full Day
Full Day Snow — Husky Sleds & Winter Activities
A full-day winter extravaganza combining husky dog sledding, snowmobiles, snowshoeing, and traditional Fuegian food. Rather than choosing a single winter activity, this day bundles the region's best options into one comprehensive itinerary — useful for travellers with only one full winter day in Ushuaia who want to sample the range of what the season offers rather than committing to just one experience. The ultimate Ushuaia winter day for those who want to experience everything, and a strong choice for adventure-minded families or groups who'd rather cover breadth than spend the whole day on a single deep-dive activity.
Ushuaia · Full Day
Silencio Andino — Snowmobile & Mountains
A premium snowmobile excursion into the silent Andean landscape above Ushuaia, reaching elevated viewpoints with panoramic views of the Beagle Channel and the Darwin Range. The name captures the point precisely: away from the snowmobile's own engine noise at the viewpoints themselves, the silence of the high Fuegian mountains in winter is genuinely profound, a sharp contrast to the speed and noise of the ride itself. The Darwin Range views from altitude give a sense of just how mountainous this part of Tierra del Fuego actually is, beyond the more visited lower-elevation trails. A strong choice for adventure-minded winter travellers who want both the adrenaline of the ride and the reward of a genuinely spectacular high-altitude viewpoint.
Ushuaia · Full Day
Llanos Full Day — Full Winter Day
A comprehensive full-day winter excursion combining multiple snow activities across the Llanos area — snowshoeing, snowmobiles, and traditional activities — in a spectacular sub-Antarctic winter landscape. The Llanos area offers open, varied terrain well suited to combining several different winter activities within a single day without extensive travel time between them. Runs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. A strong choice for active families and winter enthusiasts who want genuine variety across their one full winter day in Ushuaia, covering both the physical challenge of snowshoeing and the speed of snowmobiling in a single well-organised itinerary.
Where This Experience Takes You
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Three feet of fresh powder and not another set of tracks as far as we could see. Las Leñas in a storm is one of the world's great skiing secrets.