Las Leñas
Overview
Tucked deep in the heart of the Mendoza province, Las Leñas is legendary among international big-mountain skiers. Completely above the treeline, this purpose-built alpine village is renowned for its steep pitches, dramatic Andean peaks, and an exceptionally dry snowpack courtesy of its high base elevation. It is a mandatory pilgrimage for those seeking lift-accessed extreme terrain in the Southern Hemisphere.
Hotels
All accommodations are clustered at the base, offering varying degrees of slope access:
• Hotel Virgo: The most modern and premium option in the valley. It features true ski-in/ski-out access, contemporary rooms, a highly-rated spa, and an excellent wine bar.
• Hotel Piscis: The traditional luxury flagship of Las Leñas. While slightly set back from the slopes (a very short shuttle or walk), it houses the resort’s casino, premium dining options, and a large heated indoor/outdoor pool.
• Hotel Aries & Hotel Escorpio: Excellent mid-range options offering fantastic slope-side locations, ski-in/ski-out convenience, and a comfortable, lively atmosphere perfect for groups and dedicated skiers.
• Hotel Virgo: The most modern and premium option in the valley. It features true ski-in/ski-out access, contemporary rooms, a highly-rated spa, and an excellent wine bar.
• Hotel Piscis: The traditional luxury flagship of Las Leñas. While slightly set back from the slopes (a very short shuttle or walk), it houses the resort’s casino, premium dining options, and a large heated indoor/outdoor pool.
• Hotel Aries & Hotel Escorpio: Excellent mid-range options offering fantastic slope-side locations, ski-in/ski-out convenience, and a comfortable, lively atmosphere perfect for groups and dedicated skiers.
Terrain & Amenities
• The Terrain: The mountain’s reputation is built around one iconic lift: the Marte chair. This lift unlocks a massive, high-alpine playground of steep couloirs, endless open bowls, and technical cliff drops that rival the best off-piste sectors in the world. While the lower mountain offers excellent, wide-open groomers for carving, the true soul of Las Leñas lies in the expansive, unpatrolled backcountry access that drops straight back to the village.
• Amenities: The resort functions as an isolated, self-contained alpine village. Once you are there, you don’t need a car. The base area features a commercial center, equipment rentals, several restaurants ranging from classic Argentine steakhouses to casual pubs, and a surprisingly vibrant, late-night après-ski scene. There is also a casino located in the main hotel for evening entertainment.
• Amenities: The resort functions as an isolated, self-contained alpine village. Once you are there, you don’t need a car. The base area features a commercial center, equipment rentals, several restaurants ranging from classic Argentine steakhouses to casual pubs, and a surprisingly vibrant, late-night après-ski scene. There is also a casino located in the main hotel for evening entertainment.
How to arrive
Located 400km (250 miles) from the Mendoza International Airport (MDZ), the journey takes about 4.5 hours by land through stunning desert and mountain landscapes. Alternatively, the smaller San Rafael Airport (AFA) is a 2.5-hour drive. Inquire with us about arranging seamless private transfers directly to the resort base.
