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⚡ Las
Leñas

South America's most extreme resort. Legendary powder, helicopter skiing and couloirs that attract the world's best freeriders.

Altitude
Summit3,430m
Base2,240m
Vertical1,190m
Terrain
Total pistes65km
Runs27
Lifts13
Season
OpensJun
ClosesSep
Transfer4h
Lift Passes
£42
Day pass
6-day pass£208
Getting There
AirportMDZ
Transfer4h
Malargüe (then Mendoza)
// Run Distribution

65km · 27 runs

8%
30%
33%
29%
● Green 8% ● Blue 30% ● Red 33% ● Black 29%
// Mendoza Province

Why ski Las Leñas?

Las Leñas is the Jackson Hole of South America — an extreme, isolated resort in the Mendoza province that receives extraordinary snowfall and has some of the most challenging terrain on the continent. The Aries peak accesses couloirs and powder fields that professional freeriders have filmed extensively. It's genuinely remote (the nearest city is Malargüe), the accommodation is simple and on-mountain, and the whole focus is skiing. Nothing else.

// Ratings
Beginner 1/5
Off-Piste 5/5
Après-Ski 3/5
Snowpark 2/5
Family 1/5
// Top Reasons to Visit

What makes Las Leñas special

01Aries peak couloirs — some of the most extreme accessible terrain in South America
02Extraordinary powder — remote location and altitude means untouched snow for days
03Heliskiing from the resort — access to vast Andean terrain
04August powder conditions — drier, lighter snow than early season
05Genuine remoteness — no towns, no distractions, just skiing
// Where to Stay

Accommodation price guide

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

Budget
£55
per person / night
Shared rooms, basic B&B, self-catered apartments on the periphery.
Mid-Range
£120
per person / night
3–4 star hotels, comfortable half-board chalets, good ski-in/ski-out access.
Luxury
£280
per person / night
Premium catered chalets, 5-star hotels, best ski-in/ski-out locations.
// Insider Knowledge

Las Leñas only makes sense if you're an advanced or expert skier specifically seeking off-piste. The beginner and intermediate terrain is extremely limited. Fly to Mendoza first and spend two nights exploring the world's best Malbec wine region before driving to the resort.

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