Bariloche, Argentina

Experience world class skiing and boarding at Bariloche during the Southern Hemisphere winter.

Mountains
Enjoy more vertical than all but the biggest North American resorts, a mix of above and below tree line, with relaxed powder bowls, groomed runs, steeps, glades and forest trails to suit all levels. Plus there more lift capacity than the rest of Argentina put together, including express lifts top-to-bottom.

Villages
Ski villages feature excellent shopping, restaurants and varied nightlife. It's also easy to go downtown to Bariloche city in the evening.

Value
Bariloche is both the best skiing and best value in South America, especially if you like to go out and go shopping. You will save plenty here compared to major ski destinations, especially with Travelplan's exclusive VIP resort card.

Access
Direct flights from Sydney to Buenos Aires on LAN/Qantas & Aerolineas make it closer than the USA. There are numerous daily flights from Buenos Aires to Bariloche, so same day connections are possible on Saturdays for ski weeks.

Accommodation
Choose from 5 star ski in/ski out to quality moderate apartments and hotels. Eating out is cheap, so most people don't bother cooking. Accommodation operates mostly on Saturday to Saturday ski weeks, depending on season and property, other days may be available.

Options
We recommend 1 or 2 weeks here, or combine your trip with a few days at the smaller boutique resort of Villa La Angostura around the north side of the same lake. Alternatively, continue on south to the Patagonia glaciers at El Calafate, which is 2 hours flight from Bariloche.

Specials
Add a Patagonia Powder Week package to get shown the best of the mountain and what's available by our locally based ski hosts. This is the perfect way to see and ski the best of this beautiful part of the world, while meeting fellow skiers and boarders.