Cerro Bayo

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Slopes

14 km
Beginners
Green
4 km 9 pistas
Blue
5 km 10 pistas
Red
3 km 7 pistas
Black
2 km 5 pistas

Season 2026

8cm June 20, 2026
4cm June 21, 2026
0cm June 22, 2026
3cm June 24, 2026
4cm June 25, 2026
3cm June 26, 2026
7cm June 27, 2026
2cm June 30, 2026
0cm July 6, 2026
1cm July 7, 2026
0cm July 8, 2026
1cm July 10, 2026
1cm July 13, 2026
1cm July 15, 2026
0cm July 16, 2026
0cm July 19, 2026
4cm July 22, 2026
3cm July 23, 2026
10cm July 24, 2026
18cm July 25, 2026
16cm July 26, 2026
4cm July 27, 2026
6cm July 28, 2026
1cm July 29, 2026
22cm July 30, 2026
2cm July 31, 2026
13cm August 1, 2026
11cm August 2, 2026

June 20, 2026

September 27, 2026

Community Scores

Media 5 /5
Snow quality
5
Grooming
5
No queues
5

Information & Sources

Data Source Official Website
Required level
Beginners Mixed Advanced
Updated Jul 17, 2026
Altitude
Máxima 1782m
Mínima 1050m
Vertical drop
732 m
Desnivel

Ski Map

FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día

126000.00$

120€

Resort website

Weather

Updated: Aug 2, 2026, 05:23 AM
Week outlook Check the detailed forecast
Storm risk 51 cm of snow expected
Sat, Aug 1 Today

-1°

Significant snow
Wind 16 km/h
Precipitation 26 mm
Snowfall 11 cm
Sun, Aug 2

-1°

Snow expected
Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 7 mm
Snowfall 3 cm
Mon, Aug 3

-1°

Significant snow
Wind 16 km/h
Precipitation 16 mm
Snowfall 7 cm
Tue, Aug 4

-2°

Snow expected
Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 6 mm
Snowfall 4 cm
Wed, Aug 5

-1° -3°

Snow expected
Wind 17 km/h
Precipitation 6 mm
Snowfall 4 cm
Thu, Aug 6

-1° -4°

Storm risk
Wind 17 km/h
Precipitation 20 mm
Snowfall 14 cm
Fri, Aug 7

-3° -7°

Significant snow
Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 12 mm
Snowfall 8 cm

Source: Open-Meteo

About the resort

🏔️ History
Cerro Bayo is the boutique ski resort of Villa La Angostura, Neuquén. Opened in the 1970s and renovated several times, it has earned its reputation as the quintessential family resort in Argentine Patagonia. Its runs descend with Lago Nahuel Huapi as a backdrop, offering one of the most breathtaking panoramas in the Patagonian Andes. With 31 runs and 11 lifts, it is small but extraordinarily scenic.

☀️ Best days
Midweek days in July and August with blue skies over Nahuel Huapi are magical. The 5 km "Camino Panorámico" forest traverse is at its best in August when snow has settled for weeks. Access from Villa La Angostura (9 km) is quick with no congestion on weekdays.

🚫 Days to avoid
Winter holiday weekends in July bring day-trippers from Bariloche (80 km), overwhelming the small car park and creating unusual queues. Rainy days at the base usually mean heavy snow at altitude.

💡 Community tip
Villa La Angostura is one of Patagonia's prettiest villages — a week here combines quality skiing, gourmet dining and uncrowded nature. Lift passes are significantly cheaper than Bariloche/Catedral. The ski school and children's snow garden have an excellent reputation.

Nearest Airports

San Carlos de Bariloche Airport

BRC
80 km
75 min drive 0

🚗 Driving from Bariloche: Cerro Bayo is located just 9km outside the picturesque resort town of Villa La Angostura. The vast majority of visitors fly into Bariloche Airport (BRC) and rent a car there. The 80km drive from Bariloche airport to Villa La Angostura takes about 75 minutes around the incredibly scenic Nahuel Huapi Lake (Route 40). The final drive from Villa La Angostura town up to the ski base takes only about 15 minutes up a gravel access road.

⚠️ Snow Chains: While Route 40 is heavily maintained, the final dirt/gravel access road up to the mountain base can get heavy snow or morning ice. Always ensure your rental car is equipped with snow chains just in case Carabineros (police) or mountain staff require them at the resort turn-off.

Local Tips

💡 Boutique Resort with Incredible Views: Cerro Bayo frequently markets itself as Patagonia's boutique ski resort. The slopes offer some of the most incredible, uninterrupted lake views in South America. Villa La Angostura itself is an upscale town, famous for its wood architecture, excellent dining, and artisan chocolate shops, making it a fantastic romantic choice for couples.

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