Ski the Andes

Cerro Castor

Argentina, Tierra del Fuego

Country and regionArgentina, Tierra del Fuegosource
Nearest townUshuaiasource
Nearest airportUshuaia Malvinas Argentinas international airport, 5 km from the citysource
Distance26 km to Ushuaiasource
Base elevation196 msource
Top elevation1,057 msource
Vertical drop861 msource(calculated from the resort's published elevations)
Skiable areaNot published by the resort
Lifts14 (6 chairlifts, 4 T-bars, 4 magic carpets)source(calculated from the resort's published elevations)
Runs35 (8 easy, 5 intermediate, 12 difficult, 6 very difficult, 4 connecting trails)source(calculated from the resort's published elevations)
Season datesRegular season 4 July – 25 September 2026; promotional season to 4 October 2026source
Adult day ticketNot published by the resort
Night skiingGuided snowcat night descent with dinner (Visa Night Experience), about once a week; no lift-served night skiing publishedsource

How to get there

Cerro Castor is 26 km from Ushuaia on Ruta Nacional 3, on a fully paved road. In winter the usual way to reach Ushuaia is by air, with daily flights from Buenos Aires of about 3 h 20 min; Ushuaia's Malvinas Argentinas international airport is 5 km from the city. The resort runs no transfer service; agencies in Ushuaia offer transfers.source 1source 2

Official website: https://www.cerrocastor.com

Facts checked: 10 November 2026 · Found an error? Tell us

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