Las Leñas Backcountry Ski Touring + Splitboarding Adventure
Welcome to Argentina’s big mountain Mecca- Las Leñas backcountry. Home to some of the best lift assisted backcountry on Earth, we will spend a week touring and exploring the steeps and famous terrain that has put Las Leñas ski resort in the spotlight for decades. September is prime season for ski touring and splitboarding in Las Leñas – You’ll earn your turns with our local guides team, followed by relaxing afternoons at our hotel’s heated pool and spa. Your day does not end there. Dinners are hosted each night featuring local fare and savory vino tinto. For the night owls, you can check out the casino, bars and discos in the lively Las Leñas Village.
Trip Highlights
- Earn your turns via the ultimate lift assisted backcountry access in South America
- Spicy couloirs, alpine ramps, super spines
- Stay in the comfortable ski-in/ski-out Piscis Hotel
- Recharge at the hotel’s spa and heated pool
- Refuel each evening with our hosted dinners and Malbec red wine
Trip Highlights
Itinerary
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- Check in and meet your PowderQuest guides at the Piscis Hotel and Spa
- Trip intro and prep for tomorrow’s safety review and 1st day on the mountain
- Group welcome dinner with your friendly ski guides
- Daily breakfast at our hotel
- 6 days lift assisted ski touring between dramatic granite spires and steep powder filled chutes
- Unwind after skiing at our hotel's pool and spa
- Nightly hosted dinners by your guides
- Apres-ski and nightlife? The village of Las Leñas is famous for parties. Just be sure to get home in time to ski!
- Breakfast included at the hotel
- Say farewell to your guides and new amigos
- Begin your journey home
- Want to extend your trip? No problemo. Check-out suggestions in the “FAQs” below
Is This Trip For Me?
Experienced ski tourers and skilled split boarders looking to chase powder and spring snow in epic Las Leñas. This backcountry tour is geared toward advanced level skiers and snowboarders who are willing and able to earn their turns with extensive uphill travel. Expect steep terrain, all types of snow, and big days in the mountains at altitude. More on ability levels
Trip Essentials
- 2 full-time, bilingual guides. Lead guide is a Ski Guide certified by the ACMG or IFMGA. Assistant guide is a Las Lenas local, certified by the Canadian Ski Guides Association
- lift tickets
- trip logistics
- Avalanche and mountain safety course
- hotel with twin share rooms/private bath (single room upgrades available)
- daily breakfast
- hosted dinners each evening
- Argentine Malbec red wine
- arrival to and from Las Leñas (our office staff can assist you)
- lunches
- required travel insurance
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Accommodations
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Ski-in/ski-out, Piscis Hotel and Spa is located in the heart of the Las Leñas village. Features a modern health club with spa, sauna, jacuzzi, massage therapists, and an indoor and outdoor pool to unwind after a day of backcountry touring in Las Leñas.
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This is a once in a lifetime backcountry trip to Las Leñas. Let our expert guides take you to the mind blowing Andes terrain you’ve only dreamed about.
Pricing Details at a Glance:
- $4499 per person, based on twin or double share occupancy, private bath.
- Solo Travelers: Will be paired with another same gender guest in a twin share room, private bath.
- Privacy Please: Single rooms available for a $795 upgrade.
- Payment: A 25% deposit plus any costs for optional extras is required at time of reservation. Final payments 90 days before trip departure.