Cerro Castor
Cerro Castor is the southernmost ski resort on earth, set just 26 km from Ushuaia at the very end of the Andes and the Americas. Its low base altitude is offset by an extreme southern latitude, so the cold stays reliable and the runs wind through forests of native lenga. The season is one of the longest in the Southern Hemisphere, stretching from mid-June into early October.
Pistes and lifts
Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
Cerro Castor is a day resort with base lodges, rentals and restaurants, but it has no slopeside hotels, so it is not ski-in, ski-out. Skiers stay in Ushuaia, about 26 km away, and drive or take a shuttle to the mountain each morning.
Get to know the resort
Cerro Castor suits beginners and intermediates above all, with gentle, well groomed runs through the lenga forest and a friendly snow park, plus a handful of steeper black pitches for stronger skiers. Thanks to its far southern position the cold is dependable and the season runs unusually long, often from mid-June well into October. Getting there is simple: it sits about 26 km east of Ushuaia along National Route 3, a short drive or organised shuttle from town.
Good to know
- The terrain is well balanced: 8 green, 5 blue, 8 red and 4 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
- The base sits at 195 m and the top reaches 1057 m, a profile that holds snow well across a normal winter (score 82/100).
- It is a compact resort, 34 km of piste on 12 lifts, best as a day trip or a relaxed short break rather than a week-long base.
- The lifts typically turn for about 16 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.
Hotels in Cerro Castor
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Plan your trip
Frequently asked questions
Is Cerro Castor good for beginners?+
Cerro Castor offers 34 km of pistes across 12 lifts, from 195 m to 1057 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
When is the best time to ski Cerro Castor?+
The season runs from Jun 15 to Oct 5, with a snow score of 82/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+
Cerro Castor is a day resort with base lodges, rentals and restaurants, but it has no slopeside hotels, so it is not ski-in, ski-out. Skiers stay in Ushuaia, about 26 km away, and drive or take a shuttle to the mountain each morning.
How big is the Cerro Castor ski area?+
Cerro Castor has 34 km of marked pistes served by 12 lifts, between 195 m and 1057 m of altitude.
Is Cerro Castor more for beginners or experts?+
Cerro Castor counts about 25 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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