Search
Andes > Villa La Angostura

Cerro Bayo, a complete ski center See map

In the middle of the Andes mountain range and just 9 km from Villa La Angostura, is the Cerro Bayo Ski Center, created in mid 1970 for the alpine skiing and now offers services throughout the year.

cerro-bayoSkiing in Cerro Bayo.

Starting from the villa, you drive 3 kilometers along National Route No. 231 to Provincial Route No. 66 (gravel) which amounts to about 6 kilometers to the resort. Arriving at the base of the hill must leave the vehicle and can be up to the station platform with chairlift or trekking. From this point you get a breathtaking view of the whole area.

For skiing Cerro Bayo has an excellent equipment: 6 double chairs, 2 seater and 4 teleski. These lifts allow to rise an average of 4,500 skiers per hour, who can make use of 20 kilometers of slopes and enjoy an area of ​​200 hectares surrounded by deep snow, especially for snowboarders.

At the Bayo base visitors can rent equipment, make use of ski stores, day care and services in the Ski School. There is also a first aid room that works during the skiing days for athletes who suffer a mishap in their raids.

pistas-cerro-bayoCerro Bayo slopes.

Skiers who want to take a break and enjoy traditional dishes can go to the tea house at the base "Chalten" or to "Tronador" which is 1,500 meters high.

During the winter season it hosts many traditional events such as the torchlight parade, scheduled every Friday at sunset, if weather conditions permits it. Also competitions held by Argentine Snowboard Circuit whose schedule is assembled from agreements with other ski resorts, and from which seasoned athletes take part, and finally there are tests organized for beginners.

In Villa La Angostura, a town of some amazing growth in recent years, tourists have a wide range of possibilities to stay. There are cabins, hotels and apart-hotels of different categories and values, which vary every season.

cerro-bayo200 hectares of deep snow ideal for snowboarders.

The cuisine of the beautiful town is featured in national and international markets. Lovers of good food can taste typical local foods: wild boar, deer, trout, mushrooms and dairy products made in traditional ways such as jams, jellies and liqueurs.

For those looking to know other beauties of the southern tip of Neuquén, there are excursions from the Port Angostura navigating the breathtaking Nahuel Huapi to the Myrtle Forest. Also a few kilometers from La Angostura is Bahía Manzano, the site chosen by multiple personalities of show business and politics in Argentina.

Villa la Angostura with its Cerro Bayo Ski Resort is one of the most beautiful places in Argentina and the world. Can be reached via paved roads or through the famous Route of the Seven Lakes of incomparable beauty. In winter, we recommend you check the status of this route as the snow sometimes becomes impassable. It is 45 kilometers from the border with Chile, 76 km from Bariloche, 477 km from Neuquén and 1,624 km from Capital Federal.

For a spectacular view of surrounding lakes and hills must continue to station intermediate platform which is at 1050 meters trekking or on the main ski lift.

Alojamiento en Villa La Angostura

FotoHostería Hostería Verde Morada Situada en la zona mejor valorada de Villa la Angostura. Ofrece alojamiento con piscina exterior, aparcamientover másTel: Villa La Angostura

Viajes por la Patagonia

Foto...

Related Articles

Correntoso lake and river Near Villa la Angostura is Correntoso River, the shortest river in the world, linking the lake of the same name with Lake Nahuel Huapi.
Coihue El Abuelo and Brazo Última Esperanza From Villa La Angostura you can perform various circuits. Coihue El Abuelo is a maze of coihue cane and following the ride it is Brazo Última Esperanza. These circuits must be done with a guide.
Interest points and trip to Laguna Verde Near Villa La Angostura you can visit the municipal reserve Laguna Verde. On its surface thrive insects and waterfowl while in its depths develop puyén and Patagonian silverside, two protected species.
Santa Ana and Dora waterfalls Waterfalls Dora and Santa Ana with Cerro Mirador and Pantojo are options to visit while in Villa la Angostura.
Scuba diving in lakes Nahuel Huapi and Traful The Agrupación Subacuática Andino Patgónica of Villa La Angostura is a diving school formed to promote this activity. Diving is done in the area of Lake Nahuel Huapi and Lake Traful.
Viewpoints on the Quetrihué peninsula From the port of Villa La Angostura opens the path that runs along the peninsula Quetrihué, an elongated tongue that juts into Lake Nahuel Huapi. There are 12 kilometers, which can be done on foot, by bicycle or on horseback to the forest of myrtle.
Spring and summer in Villa La Angostura Spring and summer are the preferred times of the year to enjoy Villa la Angostura.
Provincial Festival of the Gardens Each year takes place in Villa la Angostura "Provincial Festival of Gardens" which rewards the best gardens in the city. Their typical parade of floats deployed all the creativity of the people.
Crossing the Andes in classic cars A race crossing the Andes in classic cars is held every year in March in conjunction with the neighboring country of Chile. For three days Argentina and Chile act as hosts to get old cars from around the world.
K 42 mountain marathon in Villa La Angostura Each year the mountain marathon called K42 is held In Villa la Angostura. It runs 42 kilometers from Lake Espejo to the center of the city.
See all Articles

Hotels see all »

Destination
Suscribite a nuestro newsletter
Hoteles | Viajes | Fotogalería | Legales | Contáctenos | Comercial
© Patagonia.com.ar 2024 | Todos los derechos reservados.