Internationally renowned hill
with a ski able surface of 140 hectares, modern lift and numerous trails
among forests and ravines invites experts and beginners alike to enjoy
skiing.
This tourist center, situated in the Andean Mountain Range, preserves
the fertility of the extraordinarily beautiful landscape. A varied offering
of hotels, hostels and cabins, where the prevalent use of regional materials,
such as wood and store, lend a unique village character. 20 km from San
Martín de los Andés is Cerro Chapelco
SLOPES 29 slopes from
the base of the hill at 1250 meters above sea level to the peak at 1980
meters.
Very difficult 20 %
Difficult 30 %
Medium 25%
Easy 25%
Ski able area: 30 km
Uneven ski able area 730 m.
Off Trail skiing: 200 hectares.
Maximum ski able length: 5.3 km.
Average Annual Snowfall: 3 m..
Average Winter Temperature: -4 a 11 C°
SNOWBOARD
PARK
Is located at the bottom of Silla Graeff at launch pad
1700, which assures a good amount of snow for 4 categories of skiing:
Half Pipe, Parallel Slalom, Big Air and Fun Park.
Season: 17 June to 12 October
Types of Skiing: Alpine, Nordic,
Cross Country and Snowboard.
SKI LIFTS 12
made up of 1 telecabin, 5 chair lifts, 5 ski lifts and 1 portable ski
lift, with a transport capacity of 11.718 skiers per hour.
SKI &
SNOWBOARD SCHOOL More
than 100 professionally renowned instructors and 2 decades of growth put
the Chapelco Ski School at the same level as the best schools in the world.
They will teach you any type of skiing: alpine, nordic, parabolic, adventure
skiing, para-skiing, monoski, snowboard in its different forms and off
trail skiing.
Classes can be group or individual, according to the preferences and level
of the skier. Class sign up is held in offices on the hill and in San
Martín de los Andes.
CHAPELCO
CHILDREN´S CLUB: A full range
of services is offered for children from 3 months to 5 years old within
three categories:
Nursery: receives babies from
3 months to 1 year old.
Toddlers: children from 1-3 years old.
Snow Garden: children from 3-5 year old.
EQUIPMENT
RENTAL Located
at the base of the hill with 750 sets of alpine ski equipment, 60 sets
of long distance skis, monoskis, snowboards and sleds.
REFUGES
& RESTAURANTS All
over the hill, quality and comfortable cafes and restaurants invite you
to make a stop in your day: tasty regional dishes, good music, a lot of
sun and a fantastic view will accompany you during your break.
OTHER
SERVICES Information
- Telephone and Internet - Changing rooms and clothes check - Ski attire
and accessories for sale - First Aid Station - Repair, maintenance and
storage of equipment.
EVENTS July:
8 Hours of Chapelco - Continental Cup South American Tour
August: Interuniversity - Andirod - Snow Polo (high handicap) - Mountain
Fiesta
September: Intercollegiate - Snowboard Camp Winter Festival - Chapelco
Tetrathalon - Magical Fridays Night Ski.
IN ADDITION
TO SKIING Snowmobile
rides.
Siberian Husky sled rides.
Lake excursion to Quila Quina and Hua Hum: half day and whole day, traveling
around Lacar and Nonthue lakes. Along the way you see the Bandurrias Rock,
Catritre Beach, islands, hills and peninsulas like the ones at Quila Quina
and Yuco, until arriving at Hua Hum where you can have lunch before heading
back to San Martín de los Andes in the evening.
Arrayán Lookout: a sightseeing trip where you can enjoy the exceptional
landscape, the surrounding hills and lake Lacar. There is a teahouse nearby
with exquisite pastries and an excellent view
DAY 1 - Arrival to San Carlos de Bariloche
Airport and transfer to hotel. 03 nts of accommodation with breakfast
DAY 2
- Excursion called "Circuito Chico" to visit Panoramic Point,
Llao Llao, Puerto Pañuelo, Moreno Lake, Cerro Lopez, Colonia Suiza...
DAY 3
- Boat Excursion to visit Isla Victoria and Los Arrayanes National Park.
DAY 4
- Transfer to airport
This is a basic program to visit Bariloche Area. Please visit our tour
list to see more tours combining this area and others place in Argentina
and Chile