Argentina Ski Resort
Cerro Castor
The newest in Argentina and, like everything in Ushuaia, the southernmost in the world, Castor Mount opens its season.
Very close to Tierra del Fuego capital city, where the sea and the mountains meet to be the protagonists of a dazzling geography
About Cerro Castor
Castor is only 195 meters over sea level and its top rises to 1,057 meters. Due to its characteristics and its snow quality, it is the ski center with the largest number of international teams training throughout the season.
Around 25 teams train at Cerro Castor every year, including regional clubs, moguls teams and countries participating in the World Cup such as France, Italy, Switzerland and others.
Main Information
- Skiable slopes: 2624.67 feet
- Average annual snowfall : 20 feet
- Chance for beautiful weather : 80% sunny days
- Distance from Usuhaia: 16.1557 miles
Open Season
All year activities
Ski from June
Facilities
Equipment Rental
Service
Adapted Ski
Restaurants
Mountain
Weather
Winter days -5 to 5 °C
How to get there?
Cerro Castor lies 26 kilometers away from Ushuaia, where an international airport and a tourist port for large ships are in operation.
It may also be accessed by land along National Route 3.
Ski Area
Cerro Castor has trails for all levels, divided into:
- Beginners (30%)
- Intermediate (30%)
- Advanced skiers (25%)
- Experts (15%)
The off-piste areas are excellent for those in search of untouched snow or extreme skiing and snowboarding.
The resort has a competition run authorized by the International Ski Federation and a timekeeping booth for the organization of both national and international championships.
Slopes
| Easiest Trails | Intermediate | Advanced | Most Difficult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senda Guanaco | Águila Mora | Chulengo | Chimango |
| Pájaro Carpintero | Los Ñires | La Brecha | Zorro Colorado |
| Cormoranes | Cauquenes | Las Lajas | Halcón Peregrino |
| Castores | Caminito del Bosque | Petrel | El Cóndor |
| Bandurrias | Avutarda | Albatros | |
| Gaviota Austral | |||
