Cerro Catedral Tips
Discover the best tips for skiing at Cerro Catedral and make the most of your experience in Argentine Patagonia.
Guide: How to get to Bariloche (Argentine Patagonia) from Abroad
Cerro Catedral, one of the most important ski resorts in South America, is located in San Carlos de Bariloche, in Argentine Patagonia.
If you are traveling from abroad — especially from Mexico, Peru, Paraguay or the United States — your flight will most likely arrive in Buenos Aires first.
In the capital you will find two main airports:
Ezeiza (EZE): receives most international flights.
Aeroparque (AEP) : operates most domestic flights, including those connecting to Bariloche.
Tip: Whenever possible, try to book your connecting flights from the same airport to avoid unnecessary transfers, especially if you are traveling with children.
If you're traveling with your family and want to ski in Bariloche for the first time, you can download our free guide, with practical tips and local recommendations to help you plan your trip with complete peace of mind.
Bariloche Airport
Bariloche International Airport (BRC) is located 20 minutes from the city center and 45 minutes from Cerro Catedral.
For a comfortable and worry-free trip, we recommend two transfer options:
Private transport: Travel in an exclusive van, ideal for families and groups.
Car rental: Move at your own pace with a vehicle equipped for snow.
Location: Cerro Catedral
Recommendations based on your skiing or snowboarding level
Here we'll recommend where to stay, what clothes to wear, where it's most convenient to rent/buy your equipment, and what to do during your first few days.
Never ever
(first time)
Accommodation: If it is the first time you practice skiing or snowboarding, we recommend that you look for an accommodation located between the city and the hill so that you can enjoy both places.
3 Able to coat: Thermal shirt, a fleece or down and a waterproof layer.
Equipment rental: If you plan renting ski or snowboard equipment, we recommend that you look for a good quality rental. With good material the experience is definitely better (we can recommend places).
First day: The first day we recommend that you take it easy, set your alarm clock early, have a good breakfast, get your pass ski for noon (from 1:00 p.m.) rent your equipment, try on your boots and take classes, even if it's half a day since It seems simple but learning on your own is very tiring and frustrating.
Beginners
(Green runs)
Accommodation: If you already know the basics (brake and turn) We recommend that you look for an accommodation located between the city and the hill. A) Yes you can enjoy both places.
First day: It starts at the base slopes. If previous years you learned the basics (turn and brake) take it easy, it always takes time a few hours to feel safe again.
Class: We recommend taking a class after skiing for a few hours on your own.
Intermediate
(Blue runs)
Accommodation: You are already a fan of skiing or snowboarding, therefore we recommend that you stay at Villa Catedral so that you do not waste time traveling to the hill from the City.
First day ski: It starts in the greens. If you know how to ski on blue slopes, we recommend that you start in tracks easy (those of the base or square). The blue slopes of Cerro Catedral are more difficult than those of other ski centers.
Class: Taking a class the first day is a good chance to find your skied.
Ski pass: Always we recommend the flexipass (pass for non-consecutive days) the climate is very changeable in Patagonia and every week the mountain is prone to closing at least one day.
Advanced
(Red runs)
Accommodation: You are already a fan of skiing or snowboarding, therefore we recommend that you stay at the Villa Catedral so you do not waste time traveling to the hill from the City.
Lessons: You are a skier/snowboarder who knows how the sport works. Our recommendation for this level is to take class from the first to the last day because a good technique allows us to get less tired and consequently ski more time.
Equipment: For this level we recommend buying only ski boots and take them to each ski center they visit. Having a boot of your own is extremely important for comfort and personal safety in skiing or surfing. We help you choose your subject here.
Experts
(Black runs & Freeride)
