Cerro Catedral
The largest ski resort in South America and the headline mountain of Patagonia, on the edge of Bariloche above Lago Nahuel Huapi.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,010m (3,314ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,101m (6,893ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,050m (3,445ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
400cm (157in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
70
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
23
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
600ha (1,483ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable 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
40%
Advanced
30%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall.
Cerro Catedral's heaviest snowfall lands in July.
- Snowfall
- peaks Jul
- Typical season
- May – Aug
Snowfall: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, climate normals (1991–2020).
Location
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