Cerro Castor
Southernmost ski resort on earth, near Ushuaia: long season, cold maritime snow, and end-of-the-world views.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
772m (2,533ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,057m (3,468ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
285m (935ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
600cm (236in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
34
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
700 ha
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
20%
Best For
Location
Cerro Castor sits in the Fuegian Andes at the southern tip of Argentina, near Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego. The setting is low and maritime, with terrain running from valley floor up past the tree line.
Getting there
Hard to reach
No major airport is close. The nearest is Ushuaia (USH), usually one connection away, then about an hour by road.
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