Las Leñas, ski and snowboard center in Mendoza

Las Leñas is an internationally recognized ski and snowboarding center, so traveling to the province of Mendoza and not visiting it is impossible! No doubt, this place is perfect for a snow adventure and, therefore, a “must date” for a winter holiday in the wine capital.

The goodness of this place is due to its magnificent location. It happens that Las Leñas is located inside the Andes Mountains, giving us an icy adventure in the middle of its fascinating views. But what activities can be done? Is it suitable for all ages? How to get there? Let’s see!

LAS LEÑAS WINTER CENTER IN MENDOZA

To give you more precise details of this Winter Center, we tell you that Las Leñas has a ski domain of 65 km and 14 means of elevation that allow access to about 29 ski and snowboard slopes; classified in beginners, intermediates, advanced and experts.

Additionally, it has the longest uninterrupted descent in Argentina with 7500 meters, connecting the Apollo, Neptune and Venus tracks. It also has a 150 m “Terrain park” with jumps, pears and railings ideal for those who want to snowboard and practice stunts.

As if that weren’t enough, Las Leñas has the peculiarity of being the highest ski resort in Argentina, since it is located 2222 meters above sea level, giving us a summit at 3430 meters by sea level.

As far as snowfall in the area is concerned, do not worry if the snow season is not very abundant (although the annual average is 15 cm at the base, 60 cm at the intermediate level and 2 meters at the summit), since this place has 30 canyons along the whole mountain to make snow. Which means the slopes are always in perfect condition for activities.

That said, it should be noted that it is an ideal winter center for family walks. Besides having tracks for all ages and experience levels, it offers many activities for children and boys (Adventure Park!) including the ski school.

Don’t worry about why or where to eat. This “ice cream” space has gastronomic centers that include international food, so your food and that of children should not be inconvenient. In case you want to buy some souvenirs or clothing for the snowy adventure, there are also shops for this.

Simply put, you won’t have to leave the ski resort in search of food or an accessory. Las Leñas is the perfect combination of nature, fun, adrenaline on snow, gastronomy and much more.

HOW TO GET TO THIS WINTER CENTER?

•         By car: from Buenos Aires it is about 1200 kilometers, taking route 7 to Junín and then the 188 to General Alvear, where you will have to take the 143 to San Rafael, then the 144 to the Sosneado and finally route 222 that is 20 kilometers after the Molles.
•         By bus: During winter season, Las Leñas offers direct charter bus transfer from Buenos Aires to the winter center. Includes bed car service and food on board. These buses usually depart on Fridays and Sundays. If you are interested in this option you can contact our travel specialists.
•         By plane: of course, you can also fly to San Rafael or Mendoza and then move to Las Leñas. If you want to know more about the frequency of flights or other ways to get to the province of Mendoza, we recommend that you read our article on how to get to Mendoza.

WHAT CLOTHES TO BRING TO THE SKI AND SNOWBOARD CENTER?

Assuming that winter trips –to enjoy the ski and snowboard center– you have to consider that all winter activities involve special clothing not only for your comfort, but also for your enjoyment and, above all, your physical well-being and therefore your health.

In this sense, the recommended garments are: tights, T-shirts, stockings and thermal T-shirts, divers, thin jackets of coat and also trousers, all preferably waterproof. Other essential accessories in the apparel are polar or thermal collars, hats, waterproof gloves and snow masks. There is no lack of non-slip and waterproof footwear, beyond that you then have to replace them with special boots in case you go skiing or snowboarding.

Understanding that this apparel can be quite expensive, it’s important to know that you don’t have to make a big investment for a single day. And you have the option to rent them in the same shops in the ski center or buy it if you prefer. See also our article on what clothes to bring to Mendoza, Argentina.

WHERE TO STAY TO GO TO LAS LEÑAS?

If you are planning a multi-day adventure in Las Leñas, we suggest taking into account the accommodation options offered directly in the ski center. As one of the most important on the continent, it has 5 hotels (called Scorpio, Pisces, Aries, Aquarium and Virgo), a hostel and also apartments for those who want to enjoy their stay in larger and private spaces.

Due to the number of visitors Las Leñas receives during the winter, we believe it is essential that you book your stay as early as possible. To do that, you can whatsapp our travel specialists, they will give you all the help you need about it.

VISIT LAS LEÑAS IN SUMMER

While it is a winter center dedicated to snow activities, Las Leñas can also be visited during summer. However, you have to keep in mind that there is only one hotel enabled, the Pisces, and the entire center is more oriented to mountain activities such as chairlifts, mountain bike and trekking. As you you see, despite the lack of snow, it can be an excellent destination for those who are interested in mountain activities.

Las Leñas is one of the best ski resort options within Argentina and we have no doubt that it will give you the best of the experiences of your life. Consult our travel specialists and ask for all the help you need to put together a great itinerary.