Argentina / 35.15°S, 70.08°W

Las Leñas

Skiing high in the Andes of Mendoza, in the southern winter.

The base of Las Leñas in the snow, below the peaks of the Andes
© Andre Charland from Canada · CC BY 2.0

In short

Las Leñas at a glance.

Las Leñas lies in the Andes of Mendoza, with its base at 2,240 m and its top at 3,430 m.

Region
Mendoza, Argentina
Altitude
2,240 to 3,430 m
Season
June to September
Distances
80 km from Malargüe, 200 km from San Rafael, 1,200 km from Buenos Aires
Flights
From Buenos Aires to San Rafael and Mendoza, in winter

Who Las Leñas is for

Skiers from Argentina, Brazil and beyond who want a ski week in the southern winter, high in the Andes.

When to go to Las Leñas

The ski season runs from June to September inclusive.

How to get to Las Leñas

In winter there are flights from Buenos Aires to San Rafael and Mendoza; from there by road to the valley, the last stretch on Ruta 222, where chains must be carried in winter. More on laslenas.com.

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