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Mountain in Argentina
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Catedral Alta Patagonia (sometimes referred to as Cerro Catedral or Bariloche) is a large ski resort in the Andes mountains of Patagonia in western Argentina. The mountain is within the protected natural area of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Catedral Alta Patagonia is known for some of the most dramatic scenery of any ski resort with a true ski village, craggy snow-clad peaks and spectacular views of Lake Nahuel Huapi in the valley below.
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The main lodge provides all skier services, including lift ticket sales, equipment rentals, ski school course sign-up, lockers, rest rooms, and food services.
Rustic mountain lodge serving pizzas, empanadas, grilled lamb and other dishes. Serves wine and beer, including some artesanal craft beers.
Brewpub and outdoor beer garden serving local artesanal craft beers and light food including pizza, empanadas, sandwiches and more.
Rustic mountain lodge with comfortable, clean rooms and ski-in/ski-out slopeside location.
Modern facility with large, comfortable rooms. On-site heated swimming pool and jacuzzi. 200-meter walk to Amancay lift.
Budget lodge with rustic wood decor. Rooms are spacious but have outdated amenities and some maintenance issues that cry out for updates and renovation, however with rates that are a fraction of other nearby properties, luxury should not be expected.
Friendly, rustic hostel with comfortable rooms and semi-private bathrooms. Game room, jacuzzi, and outdoor pool on-site. Easy walk to lifts.
Cabins with kitchens and fireplaces, 300-meter walk to ski school and lifts. Jacuzzi tub available. Cramped, inadequate on-site parking lot.
By air
The nearby city of Bariloche has a modern airport with frequent direct flights from Buenos Aires on Aerolineas Argentina or on Flybondi. Bariloche is also served by Gol and LATAM from São Paulo.
By bus
From downtown Bariloche or from the bus terminal, you can take the local MiBus Route 55 and 55B direct to Cerro Catedral. The ride takes 35 minutes.
By car
From downtown Bariloche, drive west along the lakeshore on Av. Ezequeiel Bustillo until you come to a turnoff on the left marked Acesso Cerro Catedral.
Walk, ski or ride a snowboard. A network of lifts criss-crosses the mountain, providing access to the peaks. A local bus service provides access to the nearby town of Bariloche.
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