SKI IN ARGENTINA
CERRO CHAPELCO SKI
CENTRE - NEUQUÉN, ARGENTINA
Set against the unequalled background of the Andes and giving travelers
the possibility of enjoying panoramic views of the Lácar lake and
the Lanín volcano from all its platforms, Chapelco is one of the
most alluring ski resorts.
This important and exclusive mountain sport complex lies just 20 km (12
miles) away from the town of San Martín de los Andes - Neuquén
province's main tourist center.
Sitting on the shores of the Lácar lake and displaying mountain
style architecture, Chapelco offers varied hotel infrastructure, such
as guesthouses, cabañas (cottages), hotels and apart-hotels. The
restaurant will lure you to discover a wide array of typical regional
fare and to indulge in the excellent international gastronomy. A night
life enlivened by numerous pubs, bars and a casino will tempt you with
the perfect combination of skiing and fun.
SKI AND SNOWBOARD
SCHOOL The Escuela de
Esquí Chapelco is nationally and internationally renowned for the
level of its training and instructors.
Chapelco Juniors Academy: Specially organized skiing and snowboarding
classes for 6-to15-year-olds,
Jardín de Nieve: Skiing lessons for children who are 3 to 5 by
kindergarten teachers specially trained as ski instructors.
Guardería Infantil: Day-care service for babies from 3 months to
3 years of age.
LIFTS Cerro Chapelco has 12
modern lifts, which can carry 12,000 skiers per hour.
GROOMING The runs are maintained
by means of 5 cats, 1 ratrack and 2 snowmobiles.