Chapelco
An Argentine Patagonia resort outside San Martín de los Andes, with views across the Andes and Lanín volcano on the horizon.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
730m (2,395ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,980m (6,496ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,250m (4,101ft)
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
28
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
12
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
140 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
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Location
Chapelco sits in the northern Patagonian Andes of Neuquén province, in Argentina's lake district near the forests and clear lakes around San Martín de los Andes. The terrain is mid-mountain and reaches above the tree line, with a continental Andean character.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into San Martín de los Andes (CPC), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
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