Los Penitentes Ski Resort Guide
Los Penitentes, Argentina
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,194m |
| Resort Height | 2,580m |
| Nearest Airport | Santiago |
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Los Penitentes
A ski resort in Mendoza, Argentina close to the border between Argentina and Chile, at the foot of Mount Aconcagua.
Summary
The ski area of Los Penitentes is in the Argentinian Andes at an altitude of 2,580m.
Los Penitentes has direct access to 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,580m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,194m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Los Penitentes offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Los Penitentes offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Los Penitentes?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Los Penitentes.
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Ski Area Stats
Los Penitentes Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 6 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Los Penitentes Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,194m |
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| Lowest Piste | 2,580m |
| Resort Altitude (Los Penitentes) | 2,580m |
| Max Vertical | 614m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Los Penitentes has ski slopes facing south (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Los Penitentes?
This ski resort is in the Argentinian Andes in Mendoza.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Los Penitentes is Santiago, 165 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 3,450 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Los Penitentes 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.
