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Skiing in Argentina (SKI)
offered by supplier M08214 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 29
people
Destination(s):
Argentina
Specialty Categories:
Skiing & Snowboarding
Season: June - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 3539 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3739 US Dollar (USD)
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Las Lenas Ski Resort - Argentina,Mendoza Province, Argentina, South America
11,253 feet (3430 m)
Bottom: 7,349 feet (2200 m)
Vertical Drop: 4,035 feet (1230 m)
Runs: 40 64 km / 40 miles
Beginner: 8 %
Intermediate: 23 %
Advanced: 69 %
* Lifts: 12
Quad Chair: 1 Double Chairs: 6
Surface Lifts: 5
Season - June to mid-October
More than sixty kilometers / 45 miles of runs provide skiers and snowboarders with descents of varying difficulties suitable for skiers and riders of all abilities, from a height of 11,253 feet above sea level to the base at elevation of 7,349 feet. The vertical drop of the lift-served in-bounds area of Las Lenas ski resort is a hefty 4,035 feet, with gradients ranking from 12% to 53%.
Las Lenas has the most modern lift system in South America. Lift lines are extremely rare at Las Lenas, since the mountain has 16 modern ski lifts that boast a total uphill capacity of 9200 skiers per hour. Ski lifts are named after Roman and Greek Gods: Venus, Eros, Minerva, Vesta, Vulcano, Jupiter, Apolo, Neptuno, Mercurio, Caris, Selene, Juno, Iris, Marte, Urano, and Cenidor. Lifts run nonstop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Preferred Hotels:
Scorpio ('Escorpio') - 4 Star - This outstanding ski-on/ski-off hotel offers single-, double- and triple- occupancy rooms. All rooms feature color TV, full private bath, safe deposit box, in-room phones, laundry service and daily housekeeping. Rooms include breakfast and dinner in the main dining room and there is a bar as well. This hotel is ski-on/ski-off and located at the base of the main lifts.
Piscis - 5 Star - Best hotel in Las Lenas. Double rooms and suites with jetted bathtub and fireplace. Each room has color TV, climate control, mini-bar, in-room phones, safe deposit box, daily housekeeping, laundry service and full private bath. Rooms include daily breakfast buffet in the main dining room and the choice of two all-inclusive restaurants for dinner. Additional features include a casino, night club, heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, masseuse, lounge, and 24 hour room service.
Nightlife
Casino - the highest-elevation casino in the world.
The casino is located in the Piscis Hotel and is managed by an Austrian company: "Casinos Austria." This fully-stocked casino has American roulette, baccarat, red dog, a large number of blackjack tables, and over forty slot machines. Dress code is informal.
Discos
1. Ku - open nightly from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Located in the Pyramid shopping center ('el Pirámide').
2. UFO Point - open nightly from 4 p.m. until 3 a.m. Located next to the Brasero restaurant.
Bars & Restaurants
1. La Cima - located on the Eros ski trail. Serves food and alcohol throughout the day.
2. Santa Fe - previously called the 'Bacus Restaruant,' this bar/restaurant is located at the base of the Neptuno poma lift.
3. Elurra - located at the base of the Minerva chairlift. Serves lunch, dinner, and drinks.
4. Santa Fe - previously called the 'Bacus Restaruant,' this bar/restaurant is located at the base of the Neptuno poma lift.
5. Bar Allegro - located in the Piscis Hotel, outside the entrance to the swimming pool.
6. Bar Estar - great late night food. Located in the Piscis Hotel. Open from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m.
7. Cuatro Estaciones ('Four Corners') - this classic restaurant is located in the Piscis Hotel. Offers international cuisine. Open for breakfast and dinner daily.
8. Johnny's Restaurant - open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
9. Innsbruck - located at the mountain base. Serves lunch and snacks daily.
10. El Brasero - located at the base, next to the Acuario Hotel. Outside terrace. Serves lunch and dinner daily.
11. Bar Edelweiss - International food prepared by culinary students at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Excellent.
12. Restaurant Club de la Nieve - offers steak, fish, and the best fondue in the Valley.
Movie Theatre:
Recently opened in the Aires Hotel, showing the latest feature films throughout the evenings.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices 2009
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