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Portenos to Pistes - Alpine Sport in SA
January 17, 2011

For skiers and alpine sport enthusiasts, few destinations offer more larger-than-life mountains and breathtaking landscapes than South America. If you have any doubts about this, take a few minutes to check out this recent video which captures Argentina's extreme ski slopes, hot springs and Patagonian beauty. It has been going viral since the new year for a reason!

The Enchanting team in Buenos Aires are passionate explorers of the continent, so we asked them to share some of their best kept secrets for skiers and alpine enthusiasts. Here's the short list (with many more possibilities waiting for you):

• Caviahue (Neuquén Province). An intimate ski resort surrounded by Patagonian Araucarias (called Pehuén) located 360km from Neuquén city, and very close to Caviahue's hot springs. In addition to alpine activities (summer or winter), there are wine tours and paleontological sites to explore. 

• Lanin Volcano (Lanin National Park, Neuquén Province). For those hearty types who have the luxury of a longer stay, a summertime trek into to this National Park is a must. When waking up in one of the tented accommodations and looking at the dreamlike landscape around, you might need to pinch yourself to be sure you are actually awake!  

• Bariloche (Río Negro Province). This gorgeous landscape is proportioned as though the earth here was designed just for serious skiers and trekkers! Full day or 2 day treks are exhilarating, challenging and unforgettable. Experienced skiers will find the Bariloche hut-to-hut, off-piste tour equally enchanting from July to September.

An Enchanting journey is a uniquely individual experience, packed with inspiration, authenticity and a selection of activities and attractions that fulfill personal tastes, preferences and dreams. If you dream of Patagonian skiing, trekking and adventure sports or would like to learn more about the vast diversity of activities on offer in South America, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you at info@enchanting-southamerica.com.