Patagonia Lakes District – Catedral Alta Patagonia, Cerro Bayo, La Hoya

Bienvenidos to Argentina, here you will take in the wonderful culture and spectacular scenery. The adventure begins in the cosmopolitan mecca of Buenos Aires. This city combines the best of Latin America with a European flare. From there you’re off to the beautiful village of Bariloche, which is located along the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in the Lakes District of Patagonia.

You will have five days to explore the Catedral Alta Patagonia Ski Resort (also known as Cerro Catedral) in Bariloche and a day at the Cerro Bayo Resort near the village of Villa La Angostura. The magical town of Bariloche is not only well known as a skiing mecca, but also for the wonderful restaurants that serve up delicious Argentine carne, local game and fish, as well as traditional Italian dishes. After exploring the immense terrain that Catedral has to offer, it’s time to head south to the village of Esquel, which is located in the southern Lakes District of Patagonia.

In Esquel, you will spend 3-days taking in the fine hospitality the locals are eagerly willing to share, eating excellent Patagonia trout and wild game, and drinking a nice variety of local wines. La Hoya is a family run ski resort and home to some of the best off-piste skiing in Argentina! The beauty of being in the middle of Patagonia is that the good ski lines last days and even weeks after storms roll through. This may make your legs beg for a break, but the adrenaline takes over and you keep them turning…. La Hoya is a special destination you will never forget!

On the last day of your trip you have the option of having a guided hike in the Alerces National Park or another morning of skiing. What are you waiting for, come join us on this wonderful adventure through the heart of the Patagonia!

ITINERARY

DAY 1: BUENOS AIRES

Experience cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, a city with magnificent architecture and culture that is vibrant and playful with dramatic flair.

• Arrive in Buenos Aires
• Transfer to hotel
• Afternoon city tour
• Tango show with dinner
• Rest, overnight at hotel

DAY 2-5: CATEDRAL ALTA PATAGONIA & CERRO BAYO

San Carlos de Bariloche has spectacular views of the Argentine Andres and lake Nahuel Huapi.

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to the airport
• Flight to Bariloche
• Check in
• Skiing at Catedral Alta Patagonia
• One day skiing at Cerro Bayo
• Rest and overnight at the hotel

DAY 6: SKIING AT CATEDRAL ALTA PATAGONIA & TRAVEL TO ESQUEL

The morning will be for skiing at Catedral. In the afternoon you make your way to Esquel, in Chubut Province.

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Morning Ski
• Transfer to Esquel
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel

DAY 7-8: LA HOYA

On day 7 you wake up in Esquel, a town at the foot of three mountains, La Zeta, La Cruz, Cerro 21, and La Hoya. The next two days will be spent skiing at La Hoya Resort

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Skiing at La Hoya Resort
• Rest, overnight at the hotel

DAY 9: SKI OR HIKE?

On Day 9 you can either go for more skiing, or visit one of the spectacular national parks in the vicinity of Esquel.

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Skiing or guided hiking at a nearby National Park
• Transfer to the airport
• Flight to Buenos Aires and connecting flight home