Cerro Bayo ski resort - Argentina

Ski and see more of Patagonia on one trip - the boutique lake resort town of Villa La Angostura is the Noosa of Argentina, popular with well-heeled locals in summer and with excellent skiing at Cerro Bayo just 8km from town in winter.

Villa La Angostura is at the north west end of the lake from Bariloche close to the Chilean border, and this boutique lakeside town of Villa La Angostura offers a quieter pace and some great skiing. 

Find out more about Villa la Angustura

• Accommodation in Villa la Angostura
• Resort stats
• Getting to Cerro Bayo
• Cerro Bayo trail map
• Other useful information, including nightlife, food, weather, and money, in Villa la Angostura
• GET A QUOTE on ski or snowboard holidays in Villa la Angostura

Cerro Bayo ski resort	Skiing Angostura	Angostura lake - Argentina

 Cerro Bayo resort statistics

A new 40m resort development program will convert this into a major area with an on-snow village, but for now it's a great add-on for a few days to a full week at Bariloche.

Cerro Bayo Resort is just 8km outside of Villa la Angostura and covers an area of 250+ hectares, offering varied terrain with open bowls, steeps and forest runs. The base of the resort sits at 1030m, with the highest lifted point at 1710m, and with a vertical rise of 750m.

With 12 km of serviced runs, 13 lifts and unlimited off-piste opportunities, there is always quality skiing to be had. Terrain park is also available

Terrain

Beginner - 20%
Intermediate - 30%
Advanced - 50%

Resort operations

The resort offers several restaurants on mountain, ski and snowboard school, kids club and creche, equipment hire, and repairs and tuning.

There is a terrain park within the resort, both a beginner area and one for the more experienced. Both include a variety of table tops, boxes, and rails.

Other on-snow activities are also available including tubing, snow shoe tours, and ziptrek.

On a clear day the views are amazing with the resort overlooking Nahuel Huapi Lake and the Andes - ski or board while appreciating the incredible scenery - on some runs it seems like you skiing into the lake below. 

Mountain facts:

Season June ~ October
Snowfall - 12 metres
Lift Base Altitude - 1030m
Peak Altitude - 1780 m
Vertical Drop - 750 m
Longest run - 5 klms
Highest lifted - 1710 m
Lifts Open - 9.30 a.m.
Lifts Close - 4.30 p.m.
8 Chairlifts (6 double & 2 single), 4 Surface lifts and 1 Gondola
Mountain restaurants - Yes
Half pipe - No
Terrain park - Yes

Lift Passes

Your lift pass will cover all lifts in Cerro Bayo Resort, and a new pass system has been implemented so as to optimize your time on the mountain.
The resort also have Wi Fi - throughout the mountain resort and a modern personalized GPS system for kids and off-piste skiers.

Village Facilities

• From the town of Angostura, shuttle buses run regularly throughout the day to and from town and the base of the resort. If staying outside of the downtown area, some properties will offer shuttle services, or you may wish to hire a car.
• Boutique shops and souvenirs
• Numerous Bars, Restaurants and night clubs.
• Ski and snowboard rental available
• Ski and snowboard stores
• Coffee Shops
• Internet cafes
• Child minding services
• Historical sites around town if you wish to do some sightseeing

Nightlife in Villa la Angostura

Argentinean nightlife is something to be experienced, although it is a little quieter in Angostura. There are some nightclubs around town - but be warned - they open late and close in the wee hours of the morning! Plenty of bars and restaurants if you are after a little more relaxed apre activity.

Food

The food in Argentina is something to be believed - some of the best steaks you will ever eat! And it is very in-expensive. A typical meal in a restaurant consisting of entree, main and dessert should set you back no more than $30 per person. Argentina is famous for its wines, and the beer is always free flowing.

Weather

From June through to October, South America is experiencing winter, and ski resorts will experience similar temperatures to those here in Australia. 
Take plenty of warm clothing and waterproof outerwear. Thermals are a must, along with warm gloves, and of course, a good pair of double lens goggles is highly recommended.

Money

Travelling in Argentina is inexpensive and their currency is based on either USD or Paesos. Either currency will be accepted for payment at most places, although it's easier if you travel with smaller denominations of USD as any change will be given to you in Paesos. Taking debit cards with your own money, or credit cards is also a good idea as most major cities and tourist areas will have ATM access – if ATM access is available you may only be able to take small amounts per transaction which can get expensive if you are charged a fee per transaction by your bank!  Cards are accepted only if there is a PIN linked to the card. You must check with your bank prior to departure from Australia to ensure that you can make international withdrawals and that your card carries the appropriate symbol.
Most stores and restaurants will also accept Visa and MasterCard, and more limited acceptance, Amex Card