45 km
1230 m - 1970 m
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Test report Chapelco
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Chapelco
Total result: 3.3 out of 5 stars
Test Chapelco
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Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Chapelco
Top evaluation criteria
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Runs/slopes
Additional runs
5 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
740 m (Valley 1230 m - Mountain 1970 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
12
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
Runs/slopes
Total 45 km
Easy
15 km
(33 %)Intermediate
25 km
(56 %)Difficult
5 km
(11 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
5 km
Longest run
5.3 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
Photos
Number of ski lifts
12
Total capacity
15850 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
9.2 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
7
4
Additional
3
Photos
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
- The valley run is open most of the time.
Season 2009
95 Days open
90 Days when valley run open
90 Days when valley run open
The slope preparation is very good.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
Further evaluation criteria
Access via Ruta Nacional 234, Ausfahrt 19
- Telecabina El Balcon (San Martín de los Andes), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 5 km · approx. 7 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, partially developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Stone parking lot, Grass parking lot, free of charge
Photos
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- No scheduled busses
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are no accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- San Martín de los Andes
Distance to ski resort 5-10 km
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Ski school for children
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
Photos
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 45 km
Difficult
5 km
(11 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
5 km
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- Halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Boardercross
Conclusion
nice runs through the forest
no paved road to the resort
Detailed description of the ski resort
Situated in the vicinity of San Martin de los Andes, Chapelco is one of the "Big Three" ski resorts. In San Martin, that might remind you of a Tirolian village, located at Lago Lácar, you have a wonderful view at the amazing landscape.
It's only a few miles on the road to the ski resort but the last part of the road is unpaved, like many roads in Argentina. At the base station of the resort you can choose to take either the six person gondola or the triple chair and high speed quad Rancho Grande to get to the top. Perfect ski runs for beginners are located at the double chair and the quad near the gondola´s top station . From the top stations of these lifts you are able to reach the quad Refugio Graeff which takes you to the Cerro Teta. From here you can ski down some expert runs to the base station of the lift or to the t-bar Slalom which also serves expert runs. Easier and wider runs are located at the Cerro Mocho and a t-bar takes you back to the top. From this point, the top station of the gondola can be reached with the t-bar at the Cerro Mocho and by skiing down an easy run. The intermediate runs to the valley are wide and easy to ski and lead through the forest. In case of too little snow you can reach the valley with the triple chair. For lunch we recommend the restaurant Antulaufquen situated at the base station of the gondola. After skiing you can go to the bar and restaurant La Base for some Après-Ski.
Test Report issued on 2001-07-30
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