Chapelco Ski Resort Guide
Chapelco, Argentina
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,970m |
| Resort Height | 1,250m |
| Nearest Airport | Bariloche |
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Chapelco
A large modern, high-altitude ski area near the town of San Martin de Los Andes.
Summary
The Argentinian ski resort of Chapelco is in the Argentinian Andes at an altitude of 1,250m.
Chapelco has direct access to 31 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Chapelco?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Chapelco.
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Ski Area Stats
Chapelco Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes
Chapelco Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,970m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,250m |
| Resort Altitude (Chapelco) | 1,250m |
| Max Vertical | 720m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Snowboarding
A snowboard park is situated at 1700m and usually includes a half-pipe, jumps and big-air features.
Location and Map
Where is Chapelco?
This ski resort is in the Argentinian Andes in Lácar, Neuquén.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Chapelco is Bariloche, 171 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 11,718 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Chapelco open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Chapelco, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Chapelco Tourist Office for the latest.
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