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PARADISO TOUR – LAS LEÑAS & CERRO CASTOR RESORTS
Destination: Argentina
Availability: July – October
These trips are for skiers & snowboarders who have two full weeks to play in the snow and experience some of Argentina’s best culture. The Ushuaia leg of the trip includes dog sledding, snowshoeing, and will bring you further south on a boat expedition to the Beagle Canal, famously named after Charles Darwin’s ship.
- Getting There
Flight from Buenos Aires to San Rafael for skiing Las Leñas and to Ushuaia for skiing Cerro Castor. From the airports, you will have a transfer to the resort.
- Weather Forecast
Endless Turns will start your tour off in the cultural metropolis of Buenos Aires, and from there it’s time to head to Las Leñas, home of some of the steepest and longest runs in South America.
In Las Leñas you will have 7 days to discover the never ending steeps that Las Leñas can dish up! This will be a mountain which you will return to many times throughout your life, because it just does not get any better! Las Leñas has it all, from chutes to bowls, big walls, tight couloirs, and some of the silkiest corn snow we have ever skied. Did we mention the monstrous dumps the resort receives? Storms roll in from the Atlantic, such as the famous “Santa Rosa”, dropping 3-4 meters before it is all said and done!!!
Endless Turns will have you yearning for more… Just off the Martes lift, there are 4,000-5,000 ft shots of pristine Andean powder. Trust us when we say it, your legs will give out before the pitch does!
Las Leñas also has an amazing apres-ski and vibrant nightlife, which is considered by many, the best of any ski resort in South America. You can dance the night away to Latin music and live DJs who frequent the resort from Buenos Aires. For those of you who like placing a few bets, the Piscis Hotel has its own casino and the numerous restaurants in the village will satisfy every appetite, after a great down on the mountain.
From Las Leñas its a quick flight back to Buenos Aires, where you will connect onto another flight to Ushuaia (the End of the Earth)-otherwise known as the Land of Fire. Here you will spend 5-days exploring this amazing region, which has some of the most spectacular mountains in the Andes Range. Ushuaia is the southern most city in the world and the gateway to Antarctica.
Ushuaia is known for its snowy weather (which we love!), Antarctica Expeditions, the famous Beagle Canal (that Charles Darwin once crossed), working estancias (ranches), dog sledding, fishing industry, and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.
In Ushuaia, the mountains rise directly out of the ocean and tower 6,000-7,000 feet (1800-2300 meters). There are incredible backcountry skiing options in the region, as well as the most southerly Andean ski resort, Cerro Castor. Did we mention all the exciting nightlife, some of the most delicious cuisine (cordero– lamb and centolla– king crab) found anywhere, Fin del Mundo history museum, Tierra del Fuego National Park, and the incredible Martial Glacier (where the ski mountaineering options are limitless!).
The vino tinto and Brazilian Capirinha drinks keep flowing throughout the trip, so pack your bags and let ENDLESS TURNS arrange your trip to some of the most beautiful places to ski in the world. Vamos (let’s go)!!!
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Experience cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, a city with magnificent architecture and culture that is vibrant and playful with dramatic flair.
- Arrive in Buenos Aires
- Transfer to hotel
- Afternoon city tour
- Tango show with dinner
- Rest, overnight at hotel
Day 2: Travel to Las Leñas
Las Leñas is located in the Malargue region of Mendoza Province in Argentina. Here is where you will find Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. winter temperatures tend to be moderate, with long stretches of sunny (but very windy) weather alternating with very intense snowstorms where several meters of snow may pile up, providing excellent skiing conditions.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport
- Flight to Las Leñas
- Check in
- Skiing
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 3 - 8: Las Leñas Steeps and Après-Ski
Ski to your heart’s content. For the outgoing, Las Leñas has a vibrant après-ski culture and busy nightlife.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Skiing Daily
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel
* Make your trip more memorable. Ask us about excursions and activities.
Day 9: travel to ushuaia
From the central mountains of Argentina you will travel to Ushuaia, the southernmost tip of South America.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport
- Flight to Buenos Aires
- Connecting flight to Ushuaia
- Transfer to hotel
- Rest, overnight at the hotel
Day 10: Cerro Castor
Cerro Castor is the southernmost ski resort on the Andes. Spend the day on the slopes of the resort.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Skiing at Cerro Castor Resort
- Rest, overnight at the hotel
Day 11: Dog sledding excursion
Enjoy a change of pace! Today you go on a dog sledding and snowshoeing excursion to the incredible Martial Glacier.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Skiing
- Dog sledding and snowshoeing excursion with dinner
- Rest, overnight at the hotel
Day 12: Backcountry Day
It’s backcountry skiing day today.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided backcountry skiing
- Rest, overnight at the hotel
Day 13: Beagle Canal
Today you leave the snow and the slopes and go off on an expedition to the Beagle Channel, famously named after Charles Darwin’s ship.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Skiing at Cerro Castor
- Afternoon boat ride on Beagle Canal
- Rest, overnight at the hotel
Day 14: More skiing, or excursion day
If you are in the mood for another day on the slopes, or want to arrange for a special excursion, let us know!
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided backcountry skiing or other excursion
- Rest, overnight at the hotel
Day 15: Return to Buenos Aires
Relax, or enjoy your final hike around Ushuaia before you return to Buenos Aires
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning free to relax or guided hike
- Transfer to the airport
- Flight to Buenos Aires
- Connecting flight home
Mountain Stats
Trail Map
Lifts
Annual Snowfall
Terrain
Vertical Drop and Elevations
Designated Runs
Ski and Snowboarding
Off-Piste and
Backcountry
Backcountry
Perks
Trail Map
Lifts
LIFTS
| Quad | 1 |
| Double | 6 |
| Surface | 6 |
Annual Snowfall
ANNUAL SNOWFALL
19-26 feet / 6-8 meters
Terrain
TERRAIN
| Beginner | 8% |
| Intermediate | 23% |
| Advanced | 31% |
| Expert | 38% |
Vertical Drop and Elevations
VERTICAL
Base Elevation 9,600 ft/2,926 m
Peak Elevation 12,998 ft/3,962 m
Vertical Drop 3,398 ft/1,036 m
Designated Runs
DESIGNATED RUNS
28 (26 miles of terrain)
Ski and Snowboarding
SKI AND SNOWBOARDING
Yes
Off-Piste and
Backcountry
Backcountry
OFF-PISTE & BACKCOUNTRY
Endless terrain with over 15,000 acres of free riding bliss. Some of the best in the world!
Perks
PERKS
Las Lenas is a mecca for adventure skiers and snowboarders, both off-piste in the resort and ski touring out-of-bounds.
To say the terrain is gargantuan, is an understatement!
The resort’s remote location is ideal for a week (or longer) and since there is so much to explore, you will be yearning for more.
The ski village is also a great basecamp for enjoying the wonderful Argentine hospitality, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
Location
Mountain Stats
Trail Map
Lifts
Annual Snowfall
Terrain and
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
Vertical Drop and Elevations
Designated Runs
Snowmaking
Ski and Snowboarding
Off-Piste and
Backcountry
Backcountry
Trail Map
Lifts
LIFTS
| Quads | 3 |
| Surface | 3 |
| Magic Carpet | 2 |
Annual Snowfall
ANNUAL SNOWFALL
16-19 feet / 5-6 meters
Terrain and
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
TERRAIN
| Beginner | 33% |
| Intermediate | 27% |
| Advanced | 27% |
| Expert | 13% |
TERRAIN PARK
Yes, but there is no half pipe
Vertical Drop and Elevations
VERTICAL
| Top Elevation | 3,173 feet (967 meters) |
| Bottom Elevation | 640 feet (195 meters) |
| Vertical Drop | 2,497 feet (761 meters) |
Designated Runs
DESIGNATED RUNS
23, plus several bowls in between; 9 miles (30 km)
Snowmaking
SNOWMAKING
Yes, but from just at the top of the Del Bosque Lift (just below mid-mountain) to the base of the resort.
Ski and Snowboarding
SKI AND SNOWBOARDING
Yes
Off-Piste and
Backcountry
Backcountry
OFF-PISTE & BACKCOUNTRY
There is some amazing side country and backcountry skiing available, which is just outside Castor’s boundaries. The ski touring possibilities are limitless here and only your imagination will determine the boundaries of this spectacular wilderness terrain that is very undiscovered.
Location
TRIP PRICING
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*Our estimates are based on typical season rates. The final pricing will depend on your travel dates and type of lodging.
Single/triple/quad rooms, suites available.
INCLUDED
Buenos Aires
- 1 night lodging with breakfast
- Tango show with dinner
- Ground transfers
- City Tour
Las Leñas
- Flights from Buenos Aires
- 7 nights lodging
- Ski passes
- All breakfasts and dinners
- Airport transfers
Ushuaia
- Flights from Buenos Aires
- Ground transfers
- 5 nights lodging with breakfast
- Ski passes at Cerro Castor Resort
- 2 days backountry skiing
- Beagle Canal boat excusion
- Dog Sledding and showshoeing excusrsion with dinner
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Museum tours
- Day of trekking
- A visit to a working ranch (Estancia)
- Additional excursions
- Trip extensions to other destinations in Argentina or South America
* International flights will be added on and are based on your country of origin and travel dates.
* Excursions and activities can be arranged.
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