Bariloche Ski Resort

Bariloche

Bariloche?s Cerro Catedral is one of the more important ski areas in South America. Advanced high-speed chairs, après ski bars and shops reminiscent of the Alps give the resort a European flavour.

SNOWFALL
Summit (7.837 ft.): 236 inches / 6 meters average
Intermediate (5.251 ft.): 118 inches / 3 m average
Base (3,380 ft.): 59 inches / 1.5 m average.

Cerro Catedral is renowned for its views of the Nahuel Huapi Lake and it's proximity to Bariloche, one of the liveliest towns in Patagonia, puts it head and shoulders above other resorts in South America. This resort is a must for all levels of skier and snowboarder looking to spend their European summer skiing in distant but familiar surroundings.

Bariloche at a glance

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Ski area

Bariloche's Cerro Catedral has a large ski area with modern facilities and reliable snow. The ski area has over 62miles (100km) of groomed runs and there are 2,964 acres (1,200 hectares) of skiable terrain, half on piste and half off-piste.
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Lift system

After completion of the recent modernization program, there are a total of 39 lifts in the resort including the high speed "Sextuple Barrilete" which leaves from the shopping centre at the base and takes you to the bottom of the Quadruple chair on which you continue your ride to the summit.
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Ski schools and guiding

The official ski school in Catedral boasts 300 experienced instructors, many bi-lingual for lessons in English and French.
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Advanced and expert

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.
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Intermediate

60% of the Pisted Runs at Bariloches? Cerro Catedral are for the intermediate level skier; there are also easy access fresh snow beside the pistes which can be enjoyed by those wishing to introduce themselves to the world of off-piste skiing without the expensive gear.
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Beginner

At the bottom of the slopes next to the lifts there is an array of beginner features including a flat area for people who have never donned skis before. more...

Boarding and freestyle

Almost everyone in Bariloche Cerro Catedral skis, so snowboarding is still relatively new. However, the resort is embracing snowboarding with an ever-growing terrain park run by the resort freestyle staff.
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Mountain restaurants

There is no shortage of fine wining and dining on the mountain at Cerro Catedral. Over 20 restaurants on the mountain cater to all tastes and budgets.
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