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🏔️ Cerro
Catedral (Bariloche)

South America's largest ski resort. Dramatic Patagonian scenery, 110km of pistes, and the most famous alpine-style town in Argentina.

Altitude
Summit2,388m
Base1,050m
Vertical1,338m
Terrain
Total pistes110km
Runs70
Lifts36
Season
OpensJun
ClosesOct
Transfer20m
Lift Passes
£38
Day pass
6-day pass£185
Getting There
AirportBRC
Transfer20m
Bariloche
// Run Distribution

110km · 70 runs

20%
38%
30%
12%
● Green 20% ● Blue 38% ● Red 30% ● Black 12%
// Patagonia, Río Negro

Why ski Cerro Catedral (Bariloche)?

Cerro Catedral is the biggest ski resort in South America, sitting above the Swiss-style town of Bariloche on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake. The resort takes its name from the cathedral-like rock spires that emerge from the mountain, which make for extraordinary scenery. The skiing is excellent for all levels and the town of Bariloche is a destination in itself — Swiss-style architecture, chocolate shops, craft beer and extraordinary lake views.

// Ratings
Beginner 4/5
Off-Piste 3/5
Après-Ski 4/5
Snowpark 3/5
Family 5/5
// Top Reasons to Visit

What makes Cerro Catedral (Bariloche) special

01Cathedral rock spires — skiing between gothic rock formations unlike anywhere else
02Bariloche town — excellent chocolate, craft beer and Swiss-Patagonian architecture
03Nahuel Huapi Lake — turquoise glacial lake visible from the mountain
04Excellent Argentine steak restaurants in town for post-ski dinners
05Lago Nahuel Huapi kayaking and trekking in Patagonia National Park
// Where to Stay

Accommodation price guide

Per person per night — prices vary by season and booking lead time.

Budget
£35
per person / night
Shared rooms, basic B&B, self-catered apartments on the periphery.
Mid-Range
£85
per person / night
3–4 star hotels, comfortable half-board chalets, good ski-in/ski-out access.
Luxury
£250
per person / night
Premium catered chalets, 5-star hotels, best ski-in/ski-out locations.
// Insider Knowledge

Argentine beef is the real highlight — book at Cassis restaurant in Bariloche for the best parilla (grill) in the area. July in Bariloche is a busy Argentine school holiday period; go in August or September for quieter slopes and still excellent conditions.

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