Las Leñas
Remote Mendoza powder haven with legendary off-piste terrain and high altitude Andean snowpack.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,200m (3,937ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,430m (11,253ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,240m (7,349ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
450cm (177in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
30
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
10
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
230 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
20%
Intermediate
30%
Advanced
50%
Best For
Location
Set deep in the southern Mendoza Andes near the Chilean border, Las Leñas sits in a high, dry valley well above the tree line. The setting is continental and arid, with bare alpine peaks rising sharply around the resort.
Getting there
Hard to reach
No major airport is close. The nearest is Malargüe (LGS), usually one connection away, then about 2 hours by road.
- Malargüe (LGS)2 hoursDirections
- San Rafael (AFA)4 hoursDirections
- Mendoza (MDZ)5 hoursDirections
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