Las Leñas Ski Resort Guide
Las Leñas, Argentina
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 3,430m |
| Resort Height | 2,256m |
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Las Leñas
Las Lenas is well-known for the large lift-served vertical and extensive terrain expanse beyond the beginner and intermediate ski area. With good snow, there are some long off-piste options such as Marte, Cenidor and Mercurio.
Summary
The ski area of Las Leñas is in the Argentinian Andes at an altitude of 2,256m.
Las Leñas has direct access to 40 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,256m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,430m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Las Leñas?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Las Leñas.
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Ski Area Stats
Las Leñas Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 20 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 10km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Las Leñas Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,430m |
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| Lowest Piste | 2,256m |
| Resort Altitude (Las Leñas) | 2,256m |
| Max Vertical | 1,174m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Las Leñas has ski slopes facing south (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
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Las Leñas Overview
With mountain peaks to rival the best of the European Alps and a long winter season, the Andes offer some fabulous skiing - and Las Lenas is arguably the jewel in the crown of Andean ski resorts.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Las Leñas is 7km long.
Skiing
The valley of las Leñas is famous for the deep powder snow that can accumulate in the right conditions, making it something of an expert skier's paradise. Marte is the freeriders preferred destination, with steep couloirs and long chutes which offer up exhilarating powder runs.
There is extensive Off-piste skiing for the expert, but also plenty of easier terrain for intermediates and beginners. There is also Heli-skiing available if the lift-served off-piste isn't enough!
Las Leñas offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
With excellent freeride terrain, Las Lenas is popular with Snowboarders. The Marte sector has some steep chutes and there is extensive powder skiing when conditions are right. There is a snow park and half-pipe.
Location and Map
Where is Las Leñas?
This ski resort is in the Argentinian Andes in Malargüe Department, Mendoza.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,200 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Las Leñas open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Mid June, and usual closing is Late Sept.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
Apres-ski is relatively mild and revolves around various bars and restaurants, with at least one night club for dancing until late.
