Ski the Andes

Cerro Chapelco

Argentina, Neuquén

Country and regionArgentina, Neuquénsource
Nearest townSan Martín de los Andessource
Nearest airportChapelco airport (Aviador Carlos Campos)source
Distance22 km from the airport to San Martín de los Andes; the base is 20 km from townsource
Base elevation1,250 msource
Top elevation1,980 msource
Vertical drop730 msource 1source 2(calculated from the resort's published elevations)
Skiable areaNot published by the resort
Lifts12source
Runs29source
Season datesOpened 8 July 2026 (closing date not published)source
Adult day ticketFrom ARS 160,000 for a day (promotional price published June 2026)source
Night skiingNot published by the resort

How to get there

From San Martín de los Andes take Ruta Nacional 40 south (the Seven Lakes road); after 15 km turn left onto a gravel road, and the Chapelco base is 5 km further on. The municipality notes it is a mountain road, partly paved and partly gravel, and advises checking road conditions in winter for ice or snow. The airport (Chapelco Aviador Carlos Campos) is 22 km from town.source

Official website: https://www.cerrochapelco.com.ar/

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

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