Cerro Catedral
Overview
Positioned as the largest and most developed lift-accessed ski domain in the Southern Hemisphere, Cerro Catedral is the beating heart of Argentine skiing. Named for its iconic granite spires that resemble a Gothic cathedral, this massive resort blends vast alpine bowls, exceptional tree skiing, and a highly energetic, European-style base village, making it the ultimate hub for both dedicated freeriders and après-ski enthusiasts.
Hotels
The resort offers a vast array of accommodations, but the premium options provide unmatched access and service:
• Pire Hue Lodge: The most exclusive and traditional ski-in/ski-out hotel right at the base. It offers old-world Patagonian elegance, a comprehensive spa, an indoor/outdoor pool, and direct access to the lifts.
• Village Catedral: A highly popular complex offering spacious, fully equipped apartments right at the base. It features excellent spa facilities, multiple heated pools, and the convenience of home-style living with premium hotel services.
• Llao Llao Hotel & Resort: (Off-Mountain) For those seeking ultimate luxury over ski-in convenience, this iconic 5-star resort is located 30 minutes away in the national park, offering world-class golf, an infinity pool overlooking the lakes, and unparalleled historic grandeur.
• Pire Hue Lodge: The most exclusive and traditional ski-in/ski-out hotel right at the base. It offers old-world Patagonian elegance, a comprehensive spa, an indoor/outdoor pool, and direct access to the lifts.
• Village Catedral: A highly popular complex offering spacious, fully equipped apartments right at the base. It features excellent spa facilities, multiple heated pools, and the convenience of home-style living with premium hotel services.
• Llao Llao Hotel & Resort: (Off-Mountain) For those seeking ultimate luxury over ski-in convenience, this iconic 5-star resort is located 30 minutes away in the national park, offering world-class golf, an infinity pool overlooking the lakes, and unparalleled historic grandeur.
Terrain & Amenities
The Terrain:
Boasting over 3,000 skiable acres and a modern network of 34 lifts, Catedral offers endless variety. Below the treeline, beautifully spaced old-growth Lenga forests provide incredible storm-day shelter and technical tree lines. Above the treeline, the mountain opens up into massive alpine bowls. For the technical skier, the «La Laguna» sector provides lift-accessed, world-class big mountain freeriding with steep chutes and dramatic rock drops.
Amenities:
The base area is a sprawling, bustling alpine village that operates as a town of its own. It features a massive array of ski-in/ski-out restaurants, high-end retail shops, equipment rentals, and a legendary après-ski scene with bustling breweries, chocolate shops, and nightclubs that keep the energy high long after the lifts close
Boasting over 3,000 skiable acres and a modern network of 34 lifts, Catedral offers endless variety. Below the treeline, beautifully spaced old-growth Lenga forests provide incredible storm-day shelter and technical tree lines. Above the treeline, the mountain opens up into massive alpine bowls. For the technical skier, the «La Laguna» sector provides lift-accessed, world-class big mountain freeriding with steep chutes and dramatic rock drops.
Amenities:
The base area is a sprawling, bustling alpine village that operates as a town of its own. It features a massive array of ski-in/ski-out restaurants, high-end retail shops, equipment rentals, and a legendary après-ski scene with bustling breweries, chocolate shops, and nightclubs that keep the energy high long after the lifts close
How to arrive
Located incredibly close to urban infrastructure, the resort is just 20km (12 miles) – a quick 30-minute drive – from the San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC), which receives multiple daily flights from Buenos Aires. Inquire with us about arranging private transfers directly to your slope-side lodge.
