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Price p/p From price is per person based on twin-share lodging in shoulder season for a mini heli week.
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Rates current for 2023 season
Base/invoice currency is USD
USD 10,000

HELI SKIING IN THE ANDES
8/5 Days | 7/4 Nights | 7/3 Days Heli Skiing

Location: South America | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Backcountry
Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert
Price p/p From price is per person based on twin-share lodging in shoulder season for a mini heli week.
Displayed price might vary from actual due to exchange rate fluctuations
Rates current for 2023 season
Base/invoice currency is USD
USD 10,000
Come and check out Argentina's newest ski resort and beat the crowds before the lifts go in with a heli skiing tour! Packages include lodging, meals, guided heliskiing, safety gear & heli flight in/out of the resort. Tours run from Sat to Sat (full week) or Sat to Wed or Tues to Sat (mini week) from June 17 to Sept 30.
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El Azufre Heli Skiing

If you looking for a high-class skiing or snowboarding adventure, El Azufre could be your ideal choice!

You will stay in sustainable cozy accommodations, be spoilt with a dedicated guest services team, indulge in Argentina's incredible gastronomy and savor with some of the best wines, all set in pristine landscapes.

As for the skiing & riding this remote area is surrounded by the Andes mountain-range, where you will find South America's greatest snow and virgin terrain, to carve out your own masterpiece. There are no lift lines, there is no rush, just a few guests enjoying an infinite diversity of fresh powder and finest corduroy, surrounded by breathtaking views with glaciers, rivers and volcanoes, during the longest winter season in the southern hemisphere. Whether you are a beginner or extreme freeriders who seek the adrenaline, this is the place to enjoy your ski level and improve it.

El Azurfre is the base area for a proposed new ski resort in Argentina. Access is via a very scenic 20 minute helicopter flight from the small village of Los Molles located 17km from Las Lenas ski resort. Los Molles is about 260 miles (400km - 4.5. hours drive) from Mendoza ot 40 miles (60km - 50 mins drive) from Malargue. Domestic flights from Buenos Aires fly into Mendoza or get a charter flight into Malargue. Speak to the travel agent when you inquire about this package regarding transfer options.

At this stage the resort consists of a small mountain lodge with 7 double/twin rooms for a maximum of 14 guests.

From there, using the mountain lodge as a base, you can access the 14,000 hectares of terrain via helicopter. All packages run from Sat to Sat (full week) or Sat to Wed or Tues to Sat (mini week) (from June 17 to September 30) and include twin/double share lodging (as about a private room upgrade), plus 6 days of heli sking (full week) or 3 days of heli skiing (mini week) and all meals. Plus it includes a return heli transfer from Los Molles to El Azufre.

Itinerary & Activities: 

A typical itinerey looks something like this:

Day 1

  • Heli pickup at Los Molles helipad (before noon). 
  • Helicopter transfer to El Azufre: 20min scenic flight through The Andes mountain range. 
  • Check-in at the mountain Lodge. 
  • Program briefing, gear and safety checks. 
  • Carve your first lines with complimentary snowcat runs. 
  • Welcoming celebration with chill out activities at The Dome. 

Day 2-7 (full week) or 2-4 (mini week)

  • Full day heliskiing (up to 6 runs/day) exploring the vast, untouched terrain of El Azufre.
  • Dedicated on-site snowcats available for weathercontingency.
  • Lively après ski sunset gatherings at The Dome with music, games and more... 
  • Unique culinary experiences.

Day 8 (full week) or 5 (mini week)

  • Checkout from El Azufre. 
  • Helicopter transfer to Los Molles helipad.

The Mountain Lodge

The lodge is a 100% eco-friendly design and powered by solar energy. The conservation driven architecture provides a welcoming environment enabling guests to disconnect from their everyday routines and allow them time to enjoy the adventure, the nature and share it with family and friends.

There are only 7 rooms (max 14 guests), all twin/double share with one able to inter-connect for families.

Mountain Stats

- Skiable terrain: 14.000ha / 30.000+ ac. 
- Winter season: 5 months. 
- Average snowfall: 11,5m / 450in. 
- Vertical drop: 1.600m / 5.250ft. 
- Base: 2.450m / 8.038ft. 
- Highest peak: 4.113m / 13.945ft.
 

Rates & Inclusions

2023 Rates

 Season  Mini Week  Full Week
 HIGH: July 1 - Sept 8  $12,000  $20,000
 SHOULDER: June 17 -30 & Sept 9 - 30   $10,000  $16,000

About Rates:
  • Prices are per person based on twin/double share room
  • Payment is 30% on booking & 70% 15 days prior to arrival.
  • IVA not included.
  • Base/invoice currency is USD

Inclusions
  • 7 (full week) / 4 (mini week) nights lodge accommodation in a twin room
  • Return heli transfer from Los Molles to El Azufre
  • 6 (full week) / 3 (mini week) days of heli skiing with expert ski and snowboard guides
  • Flights in Eurocopter As 350 B3 helicopter, 4 guests + pilot + guide
  • All food, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages
  • Up to 6 daily full runs to enjoy more than 30.000 acres of virgin skiable terrain
  • Starlink internet access and DirecTV service
  • Safety Gear: backpack equipped with avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel
Add-ons
  • Private flight from nearby airports
  • Ski/Snowboard equipment rental
  • Extra heliski runs
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PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT & BALANCE

  • At 45 days or greater from departure, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm reservation.
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CANCELLATIONS

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By The Customer

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  • Emergency evacuation and repatriation costs in respect of all of your activities.
  • "Cancellation for any reason" (CFAR) to ensure all funds can be recovered (optional coverage).

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