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Los Penitentes Ski Resort Guide

Los Penitentes, Argentina

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift3,194m10,479ft
Resort Height2,580m8,465ft
 Nearest AirportSantiago
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Los Penitentes

A ski resort in Mendoza, Argentina close to the border between Argentina and Chile, at the foot of Mount Aconcagua.

Summary

The ski area of Los Penitentes is in the Argentinian Andes at an altitude of 2,580m8,465ft.

Los Penitentes has direct access to 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,580m8,465ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,194m10,479ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Los Penitentes offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Los Penitentes offers some good boarding.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Los Penitentes?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Los Penitentes.

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Ski Area Stats

Los Penitentes Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
10
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 6 
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Los Penitentes Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,194m10,479ft
Lowest Piste2,580m8,465ft
Resort Altitude (Los Penitentes)2,580m8,465ft
Max Vertical614m2,014ft

Ski Slope Aspects

S

Los Penitentes has ski slopes facing south (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Los Penitentes
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Los Penitentes?

This ski resort is in the Argentinian Andes in Mendoza.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Los Penitentes is Santiago, 165 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 3,450 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Los Penitentes open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Los Penitentes