Backcountry - touring skiing

Northern Patagonia: Ski the Andes in Argentina.

One day backcountry skiing options in Bariloche nearby area

1) Cerro Catedral Backcountry - off - piste skiing: Full day

Duration: 1 day
Difficulty: Moderate
Season: July to September
Required minimum age: 21 years

Itinerary:
At Cerro Catedral ski resort, we take the ski lift to the mountain top, to "Punta Princesa". With skins on, we start climbing to the "Lagunita" ski area, where we spend our backcountry skiing day choosing different slopes and beautiful lines to ski. Back to ski resort.

Includes: transport in-out hotel, lunch box, beacon, probe, and shovel. Mountain Guide (ski guide).
Not Included: Touring Skis and Boots. Ski Lift Tickets.

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2)Van Titter Valley: Full day

Duration: 1 day
Difficulty: Demanding
Season: July to September
Required minimum age: 21 years

Itinerary:
At Cerro Catedral ski resort, we take the ski lift to top of the mountain. Then, we make a 300 m traverse with ski or crampons, depending on the snow conditions, to the " Windy Col ". At that point, our 400 m down backcountry skiing starts, untill we reach the end of the valley. Then, 2 more laps, choosing different slopes and couloirs for our ski lines. Back to Cerro Catedral ski resort in the afternoon.

Includes: Transport in-out hotel, lunch box, beacon, probe, and shovel. Mountain Guide  (ski guide).
Not Included:Touring Skis and Boots. Ski Lift Tickets.

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3) Chalhuaco summit: Full day touring skiing

Duration: 1 day
Difficulty: Demanding
Season: July to September
Required minimum age: 21 years

Itinerary:
Starting from San Carlos de Bariloche with a four wheel drive car to Neumeyer hut. From there, we start touring with our skis through the Andean forest. We leave the woods, heading the Chalhuaco summit in open terrain. Nice powder in winter time, and spring snow in September. From the Challhuaco summit we get a great view of the Andes range and Bariloche city. Backcountry skiing we return to the mountain hut. We have for an afternoon snack with mate tea and tortas fritas (typical Argentine fried breads). Drive back to Bariloche city.

Includes: transport in-out hotel, lunch box, beacon, probe, and shovel. Mountain Guide (ski guide).
Not Included: Touring Skis and Boots. Ski Lift Tickets.

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4) Paso Puyehue - C° Mirador: Full day

Duration: 1 day
Difficulty: Demanding
Season: July to September
Required minimum age: 21 years

Itinerary:
Starting from Bariloche, we drive to Argentinian-Chilean border, (2 hour drive) We spend the day climbing touring / skiing up / backcountry skiing different small summits. If we are lucky and have good weather, we climb up to C° Mirador, we get great view 360° of Chilean volcanoes. Back to Bariloche.

Includes: Transport in-out hotel, lunch box, beacon, probe, and shovel. Mountain Guide (ski guide).
Not Included:Touring Skis and Boots. Ski Lift Tickets.

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