Experience South America's largest ski resort, offering 1,200 hectares of diverse alpine terrain and stunning lakeside views of Nahuel Huapi.
At a Glance
Highlights
The largest ski area in the Southern Hemisphere — 1,200 hectares.
34 lifts connecting the full ski area.
Base at 1,030m, summit at 2,180m — 1,150m vertical drop.
120km of marked runs for all ability levels.
Stay slopeside at Pire Hue or lakeside at Llao Llao.
19 km from downtown San Carlos de Bariloche.
The Experience
Nestled in Nahuel Huapi National Park, Cerro Catedral is the largest ski center in the Southern Hemisphere. With a colossal footprint of exactly 1,200 hectares, it is essentially a "tale of two mountains" — split evenly between groomed slopes and freeride zones.
When designing your stay, you can choose to maximize your time on the snow at the slopeside Villa Catedral, or enjoy the vibrant lakeside city of Bariloche — we will coordinate your daily transfers either way.
Because of its scale and variety, Catedral is the ultimate environment to warm up your legs and test your gear before heading deep into the Patagonian backcountry for ski touring or remote lodge experiences.
Terrain & Mountain Experience
The Groomed Pistes
120 km of marked trails
Beginner
15%
Gentle gradients and magic carpets in dedicated zones like the “Base” and “1200”.
Intermediate
60%
Wide-open alpine highways like Punta Nevada and Punta Princesa for long, scenic cruising.
Advanced / Expert
25%
Steep, technical lines such as Pista Seis and La Garganta.
Terrain Park
Freestyle modules, jumps and rails located near the Nubes chairlift.
Backcountry Access
Beyond the marked trails lies a massive unpatrolled freeride playground. Accessible areas like La Laguna and Alaskita offer thrilling descents, technical chutes and wide-open bowls, while the lower Lenga forests provide world-class, wind-protected tree skiing during storm days.
Because these lift-accessible zones are unpatrolled, hiring AAGM or UIAGM-certified mountain guides is highly recommended to safely navigate the complex Patagonian topography.
Accommodation
We hand-select your accommodation to perfectly complement your time on the mountain — from slopeside convenience to lakeside grandeur.
Bariloche, Patagonia — Argentina
An iconic 5-star architectural masterpiece offering classic Patagonian grandeur, situated on a private peninsula between Lake Nahuel Huapi and Lake Moreno. It blends old-world charm in the original 1940s Bustillo Building with contemporary luxury in the modern Lago Moreno wing, its 205 rooms and suites offering postcard views from nearly every window.
Roughly 40 minutes from the Cerro Catedral lifts, Llao Llao is a peaceful, ultra-luxurious lakeside contrast to the energy of the ski resort.
Features & Services
Cerro Catedral, Bariloche — Argentina
Pire Hue is the only ski-in/ski-out hotel situated directly at the base of Cerro Catedral. From the hotel entrance, guests step directly onto the snow and access the resort’s lifts without any transfer.
For guests who prioritise maximum time on the snow and the convenience of returning directly to the hotel after skiing, Pire Hue offers an unmatched position within the Cerro Catedral resort village.
Features & Services
Location
Cerro Catedral rises directly above Bariloche, about half an hour from the city and from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport. You can stay slopeside at Villa Catedral or down by the lake in Bariloche — we coordinate the daily transfers either way.
Begin Your Journey
Every AoniTem journey begins with a single conversation. Tell us how you ski, what you want to feel, and where you want to go — we'll take care of the rest.
