Las Leñas

any people consider Las Leñas as one of the most important ski resorts in Argentina due to the unbeatable purity of its snow, its trails for all levels and the outstanding areas to practice the best off-piste descents and cross-country ski.

Very few kilometers away from the City of Mendoza, famous for its sunshine and good wine, Las Leñas is also the highest ski resort in the country. Its 1,200-meter slope ranges from its summit, at 3,430 meters of height, to its base, located at 2,240 meters. It is a paradise for extreme ski and heli-ski, with options for beginners and intermediate skiers.

As a result of its dry climate, its 230 hectares of skiable surface feature a quality of snow famous worldwide.

The venue has a slalom stadium and 28 authorized trails with a maximum skiable surface of 7,050 meters, among which one of the longest intermediate trails in the world stands out. They are accessed through 13 lifts and, if snowfalls are not enough, Las Leñas has a modern system to make artificial snow.

Ideal for advanced and fit skiers, Las Leñas offers the chance to enjoy off-piste ski and to sleep in a high mountain shelter called Valle Hermoso. This is a magical place, both during the day and at night.

Tourists may find first-class accommodation and cuisine, as well as ski and snowboarding schools with excellent instructors when the winter comes and everything gets covered in white. It is at this time when Las Leñas becomes a classic.

Useful Data

How to Get There: 450 km away from the capital of the province of Mendoza, in the Malargüe district and 1,200 km from Buenos Aires City, Las Leñas can be reached by air, car or bus. There are flights from Buenos Aires to the Malargüe airport, and from there, a transfer to Las Leñas. During the high season, there are direct flights from São Paulo (Brazil) to Malargüe.
From Buenos Aires by car, you must go along National Routes 7, 188, 143, 144, 40 and Provincial 222 to Las Leñas, 20 km after the city of Los Molles.
Season: from June 11 to September 24, divided into high, mid, low and special.
Weather: in the winter, it is moderately cold during the day and very cold during the night. Temperatures range between 11,7º and -1,4ºC.
Activities: skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile rides.
Services: accommodation, gastronomy, kid nursery, medical clinic, institutional museum.