Powder Triangle Overview
The 9 day Powder Triangle journey is through Argentina’s 7 Lakes region featuring
amazing scenery, cuisine, culture and some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Argentina. A classic South American road trip, this adventure travels through a beautiful part of
Patagonia and its
crystal clear rivers, glacial lakes, volcanic peaks, mystical forests, and expansive mountain terrain. This trip is a great mix of resort skiing and snowboarding, introductory backcountry terrain, and limitless touring opportunities.
This tour can be run on a custom basis, but here's a taste of what's possible.
The tour begins in
Bariloche, the adventure capital of Argentina and home resort of
Cerro Catedral. Steeped in rich mountain culture and a very distinct European feel,
Catedral is Argentina’s largest resort with
thousands of acres to explore both in bounds and hike-to access. Granite spires pierce the ridgelines and spectacular views of the massive Tronador volcano and Lake Nahuel Huapi, make Catedral
one of the most scenic ski and snowboard destinations in the world.
Next you will travel along the Limay River to
San Martin de los Andes, a favorite Argentine mountain and lake retreat, and the slopes of
Chapelco. Chapelco is a very
family friendly resort with super fun tree skiing and
excellent off piste options.
Finally you will end up at the sleepy lakeside village of
Villa La Angostura and
Cerro Bayo. Situated on the north shoreline of Lago Nahuel Huapi, Cerro Bayo is
full of Argentine charm, few crowds, and lots of very playful terrain for all levels.
Join CASA for a skiing, snowboarding, and cultural adventure through a spectacular part of Patagonia, and experience the best of Argentina in true CASA Tours style.
Ability & Trip Focus
This trip is suited to skiers and snowboarders from intermediate and above. The focus of the trip is
lift accessed on-piste,
lift accessed off-piste, and
lift accessed backcountry touring.
Resorts Visited (3)
Cerro Catedral,
Cerro Bayo,
Chapelco
The massive Cerro Catedral |
Chapelco |
Cerro Bayo |
Itinerary
This tour
starts in
Bariloche, Argentina and
ends in
Bariloche, Argentina.
Flights
Guests must arrange flights to San Carlos de Bariloche airport which most commonly (and economically) come via from Buenos Aires. You can search for
cheapest flights here.
Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN BARILOCHE
You need to
arrange your own flights to San Carlos de Bariloche airport from Buenos Aires where you will be met by CASA guides and taken to your lakeside
Bariloche accommodation. Tonight you will have a trip orientation and
welcome dinner at one of Bariloche’s local restaurants. Early arrivals are welcome.
Day 2-3 - BARILOCHE - SKI/RIDE CERRO CATEDRAL
You will spend 2 days at
Cerro Catedral, a modern ski center with a distinctly European feel
featuring over 3,000 acres of on piste terrain, extensive lift-accessed backcountry steeps, and some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable. In the evenings you will experience
Bariloche’s lively nightlife and
excellent eateries featuring
local Patagonian trout, lamb and beef to go with its fabulous vino.
Day 4-6 - SAN MARTIN - SKI/RIDE CHAPELCO
Depending on weather conditions you will have the opportunity for a morning ski at Cerro Catedral before traveling north along the Rio Limay to
San Martin de los Andes, a classy Argentine lakeside retreat and the base for
Chapelco ski center. For 2 days you will ski/ride this family orientated mountain with
surprisingly good tree skiing and backcountry access as well as gentle cruisers, mellow open bowls and plenty of fresh tracks for all. Your elegant hotel is downtown close to all the evening action.
Day 7-8 - VILLA LA ANGOSTURA - SKI/RIDE CERRO BAYO
Enjoy a relaxed morning in San Martin before traveling to
Villa La Angostura and your final ski destination,
Cerro Bayo. A small, ‘boutique’ ski resort, Cerro Bayo offers
spectacular vistas of Lago Nahuel Huapi and the surrounding mountains of Argentina’s 1st national park. For those eager, a short hike along the summit ridge gains access to
superb powder terrain. A
celebratory farewell asado ends our tour in true Argentine tradition.
Days 9 - DEPARTURE DAY - RETURN TO BARILOCHE
After breakfast, you will travel back along the shores of Lago Nahuel Huapi to San Carlos de Bariloche airport in time for guests returning flights to Buenos Aires.
Downtown Bariloche |
San Martin |
Villa La Angostura |
Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons
Rates
This trip can be run on a custom basis. Please inquire for rates.
- Price is per person, based on double/twin occupancy.
- Single travelers, can be placed with a room mate or request a single room upgrade (subject to availability)
- Payments are in USD
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CASA Tours Terms & Conditions
Deposit & Balance:
- $500 non-refundable deposit at time of reservation
- Balance due 60 days prior to departure
- Bank Transfer, Check or Venmo accepted. We do not accept credit cards
- All payments are in US dollars
Cancellation by YOU
- $500 non-refundable deposit - greater than 60 days
- 60 -14 days from trip = forfeit 70% of trip cost
- less than 14 days from trip = forfeit 100% trip cost
Travel Insurance is MANDATORY
CANCELLATION BY CASA TOURS
CASA Tours do everything in their power to run all advertised trips, however they require a minimum of 4 guests to make a trip viable. If a trip is cancelled due to lack of numbers you will receive a 100% refund.