Trip Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival In Bariloche –

Guests will be greeted at the San Carlos de Bariloche airport by their CASA Guides on the arrival day afternoon and transported to our local lodge where we get settled in for the following 4 nights.  We will have an orientation introduction dinner this first evening and get ready for our trip together.

Days 2-4 – Ski/Ride Cerro Catedral – Cerro Bayo – Baguales

We start our snow adventure exploring Cerro Catedral, Cerro Bayo and snowcat touring at Baquales Mountain Reserve. Cerro Catedral a sprawling ski center with a distinctly European feel features over 3,000 acres of on piste terrain, extensive lift-accessed backcountry steeps, and some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable. A roadtrip along the north shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi, across from Bariloche brings us to the lakeside village of Villa la Angostura and the slopes of Cerro Bayo with its magnificent lake vistas and true Argentine charm.  This small town vibe, boutique ski center accesses lots of uncrowded powdery terrain. The Powder Gods have been very good to us here. Argentina’s newest cat-skiing operation, Baguales Mountain Reserve boasts over 34,000 acres of powdery terrain and vertical descents up to 3000 feet. This privately owned reserve is one classy experience set in the wilds of the Patagonian Andes. Baguales is a pristine mountain playground just for us to indulge in. In the evenings we experience Bariloche’s lively nightlife and guacho culinary eateries featuring its legendary steaks and lamb, Patagonian trout, fresh pastas and of course Malbec and locally crafted brews!

Day 5 Travel to Esquel

Our journey south on Ruta 40 runs deep into Patagonia and its snow covered mountains, barren steppes, and endless pampas to Esquel, our gateway to La Hoya ski center. En route we stop in the artisan inspired town of El Bolson for lunch before continuing through this vast wind sculpted landscape known for its huge ranches, guacho culture and where Butch Cassidy roamed. We base the following 3 nights at our hotel in Esquel, Chubut’s capital city.

Days 6-8 – Ski / Ride La Hoya

Receiving some of the coldest and driest powder in the Patagonian Andes, plenty of big mountain riding, loads of terrain features and a genuine, laid back vibe make La Hoya a highly recommended Argentine visit. For 3 days we explore this snow jewel while enjoying it’s local Patagonian hospitality and dramatic wild scenery. After a morning ski at La Hoya we return north on Ruta 40 to Bariloche for a farewell Argentina feast.

Day 9 – Bariloche – Departure Day

Enjoy a casual relaxed breakfast before traveling back along the shores of Lago Nahuel Huapi leaving San Carlos de Bariloche and toward the airport in time for guests returning domestic flights to Buenos Aires.