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Besides Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, there are several options within a few hours to seek out the best snow, backcountry opportunities, and a variety of terrain. Unfortunately there are no regional lift tickets.
El Bayo - Located just outside Villa la Angostura, this ski center is smaller and quieter than Catedral. Great views and some excellent tree runs. There are limited lifts and infrastructure, and is just over an hour from Bariloche. Cerro Chapelco - Rivaling Catedral for services, Chapelco lures more families and higher end tourists. The city of San Martin is storybook mountain village, with interesting architecture and well-planned. With three routes from Bariloche (Seven Lakes, Paso Cordoba, or via Junin) the 2-3 hour trip offers spectacular scenery but can be challenging with heavy snow. La Hoya - Esquel is about four hours from Bariloche, but is a backcountry playground. The simple infrastructure keeps many of the less experienced on the main slopes, and allows the adventurous to find powder and incredible runs.
Perito Moreno - El Bolson is not known as a great ski resort, and sticks to its "hippy" roots with Perito Moreno. Very small with mostly rope lifts. Interesting to check out, but be prepared for basic services. Antillanca - Just across the border in Chile, Antillanca is a fun little resort with heavier snow. The access road is an adventure unto itself, and lodging is limited to one of two hotels at the base. Here at Barilochetrips we specialize in trip to Bariloche and Cerro Catedral, but can also help organize trips to other ski centers. San Martin and Villa la Angostura are the most popular options, which also mean more difficulty in finding lodging if you only plan on going for a night or two. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
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