Ultimate Andes Ski + Snowboard Adventure: Farellones Chile to Las Lenas Argentina

Country: Argentina, Chile, South America
Style: Lift-Assisted Backcountry Touring
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $6999 USD
Dates: AUG 22-31, 2024

Our award-winning Andes skiing and snowboarding lift-assisted backcountry touring adventure packs a punch with an in-depth South America ski experience visiting the best ski resort accessed backcountry in the Andes – Chile to Las Lenas, Argentina. Over the course of 10 days, you’ll tour crowd-free backcountry terrain with expert guides, explore the hidden off-piste stashes at internationally famous South American ski resorts, and descend heart-pounding steeps. In the evenings dine on local cuisine and sample the delicious red wines that have put both Chile and Argentina on the culinary map.

PowderQuest

Trip Highlights

  • Explore 2 beautiful countries in 1 trip with English and Spanish speaking guides
  • Ski the backcountry of Chile’s Valle Nevado, La Parva, and El Colorado. Then it’s a hop over the border into Mendoza, Argentina and the legendary Las Leñas ski resort
  • Experience VIP ski style with guided tours to stashes known only by locals + priority lift line access at Las Leñas and mind blowing backcountry
  • Discover the vibrant culture of Santiago and classic wine country of Mendoza, Argentina
  • Exclusive vineyard tour, wine tasing and lunch on our beautiful road journey traveling from Mendoza to Las Leñas
  • OntheSnow rates this Andes backcountry tour the Best Summer Ski Safari

Trip Highlights​

Itinerary

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  • Nearest international airport: Santiago (SCL)
  • Meet your PowderQuest ski guides and group at 10:00am in the Wyndham Santiago Pettra Hotel lobby (Let us know if you would like us to book you a room for the night before our meet-up)
  • Drive to Farellones, Chile’s iconic mountain village
  • Check into our cozy lodge located at 7874 feet above sea level
  • Ski El Colorado Resort warm up day
  • Backcountry and mountain snow safety review led by our ACMG or IFMGA ski guide
  • Group dinner with epic sunset and Chilean red wine
  • Group breakfast
  • Backcountry out of La Parva, Valle Nevado and El Colorado – “The Three Valleys” between 9000-12000 feet above sea level
  • Chilean Apres ski
  • Watch the sunset from the outdoor hot tub or grab a sauna or massage
  • Authentic Chilean home cooked group dinner
  • Group breakfast
  • Pack up/check out
  • More backcountry skiing in “The Three Valleys”
  • Check-in to our hotel in Santiago
  • Group dinner
  • Group breakfast in Santiago
  • 1 hour flight to Mendoza across the stunning Andes Mountains range
  • Beautiful road safari through wine country to Las Lenas
  • Deluxe lunch and wine tasting at an Uco Valley vineyard
  • Continue our road journey through the lunar like landscape of the Mendoza Province
  • Check-in to our Las Lenas hotel for next 5 nights
  • Dinner
  • Daily breakfast at our hotel
  • Full days exploring the best terrain of Las Lenas resort and backcountry
  • Optional cat skiing if weather and conditions allow
  • Dinners with local red wine
  • Explore the booming nightlife of Las Lenas or rest up for another adventure tomorrow
  • Breakfast
  • Depart Las Lenas and return to Mendoza airport in our private shuttle
  • Mendoza-Santiago 50 minute flight
  • Farewell to the group
  • Fly home from Santiago airport or...
  • Want to extend your trip? No problemo. Check-out suggestions in the “FAQs” below

Is This Trip For Me?

guided trips

Complete for advanced skiers and snowboarders willing to earn their turns. This 10-day adventure trip opens the best of each resort’s inbound off-piste terrain and backcountry touring thanks to our expert guides. We’ll get you to the best of the high Andes open bowls and chutes via chairlifts, big days of backcountry ski touring and potentially an optional add on cat skiing adventure if conditions allow. More on ability levels

Trip Essentials

Support
  • full-time, certified, bilingual guides with expert local knowledge
  • private ground transportation
  • round trip flight Santiago-Mendoza
  • all lift tickets
  • lift line priority in Las Lenas
Accommodations
  • comfortable hotels with private bath
Meals
  • daily breakfast
  • home cooked dinners in Farellones
  • dining out in Santiago and Las Lenas
  • vineyard lunch and wine tasting on day 5
  • red wine with dinners
  • mineral water
  • required travel insurance
  • additional baggage fees on our included flight. Allowance of 1 bag, 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • lunches (except our vineyard visit in Mendoza)

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Accommodations

Powder Lodge in the Farellones ski village of Chile

Farellones

Cozy lodge in the heart of the Farellones ski village at 7874 feet, with close access to skiing and within walking distance to vibrant nightlife. Rooms are small yet comfortable with an ensuite bathroom. The lodge features a sauna, massage room and outdoor hot tub to watch the sunset after a great day of skiing.

santiago hotel

Santiago

A high end hotel well located in Santiago providing easy access to explore the city nightlife during our overnight stay before continuing to Mendoza wine country and Las Lenas, Argentina the next day.

Hotel Piscis Las Lenas

Las Lenas

The Piscis Hotel. Ski-in/ski-out, featuring a health club with spa, sauna, jacuzzi, massage therapists, and an indoor and outdoor pool to unwind after a day in the mountains.

Book Trip Now

Professionally guided. Nearly all inclusive. Stellar cultural and backcountry adventures await. Reserve your spot today.

Pricing Details at a Glance: (in USD)

  • $6999 per person, based on twin or double share occupancy, private bath
  • Solo Travelers: Will be paired with another guest in a twin share room, private bath
  • Privacy Please: Limited available single rooms for a $1395 upgrade
  • Payment: A 25% deposit plus any costs for optional extras is required at time of reservation. Final payments 90 days before trip departure.
Questions? Call us at 1-888-565-7158 or contact us via email.

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