Bariloche Advanced Skiing

The advanced areas of Cerro Catedral are mostly off-piste. Having said that, the bowl to the left of La Hoya lift features some steeper black runs - exciting to ski in fresh snow- and the Amancay lift takes you to two black runs - especially good in the morning if the powder is not so good.

There are two main off piste areas:

The first is the Laguna area which can be found at the very edge of the resort at the top of the Del Bosque lift. There is the option of a beside-piste run or, with a short hike, there is the option of a longer run with open bowl skiing and the feeling of isolation. A guide for the first couple of times down this run is strongly recommended because it is sometimes difficult to find your way out through the trees and easy to overshoot.

The second off piste area is at the top of the Condor 3 lift (named because it is the third chairlift in a row to the top of the peak). As you exit the chair lift, bear right and head along the ridge. There is a nice cornice drop to start and then you have the choice of a short traverse out to the trees or to follow the wide spine to join a green trail run further down. These runs are out of bounds runs and you do require off-piste gear and a guide.

The backside of the mountain, which requires touring gear, gives you access to some of the most beautiful runs in the Andes.

For guide information for touring and off-piste visit southamericaski.com email huere@southamericaski.com or phone +54 2944441664