Cerro Castor Ski Resort Guide
Cerro Castor, Argentina
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 20km12 miles |
| Highest Lift | 975m3,199ft |
| Resort Height | 195m640ft |
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Cerro Castor
Thought to be the world's most southerly ski area outside of Antarctica, not far from Ushuaia City. There is generally reliable natural snow cover from June through October.
Summary
The Argentinian ski resort of Cerro Castor is at an altitude of 195m640ft, with 20km12 miles of marked runs.
Cerro Castor has direct access to 20km12 miles of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Cerro Castor offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Cerro Castor?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 25 January, with around 3cm1in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Cerro Castor Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 3km2 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | 7km4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 10km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 20km12 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Cerro Castor Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 975m3,199ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 195m640ft |
| Resort Altitude (Cerro Castor) | 195m640ft |
| Max Vertical | 780m2,559ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Cerro Castor?
This ski resort is in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 7,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Cerro Castor open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Cerro Castor, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Cerro Castor Tourist Office for the latest.
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