Destinations > Esquel, Argentina - Cerro La Hoya

A true Patagonian outpost influenced by Welsh and guacho culture the town of Esquel serves as our gateway to La Hoya ski resort.

Situated deep in the Patagonia Andes and overlooking the expansive Argentine pampas and Parque Nacional Alerces, La Hoya is an off the beaten track ski destination with incredible off piste terrain. It boasts 60% of its terrain as advanced and the backcountry is accessed easily from the lifts. La Hoya’s name comes from its mountain shape, which is a large glacier circular basin where all the runs funnel to the same base. Its summit reaches 1850m (6000ft) and receives Patagonian cold smoke powder. Pioneers began skiing in La Hoya in the 1930’s and it still remains a true frontier experience.

If you are looking for a chance to travel back in time and ski some sick lines, Esquel and La Hoya get it done.

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