A high altitude, no frills resort on the road to Aconcagua, Los Penitentes trades polish for big vertical, wide open Andean terrain and honest value close to the Chilean border.
Los Penitentes is a ski resort in Argentina, in the Andes. The village sits at 2580 m and the lifts top out at 3194 m, with 25.5 km of pistes and 7 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 80/100, and the season usually runs Jun 25 → Sep 25.
How we score and classify resortsRun 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.
A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Very good · 6.4k reviews
Strong value for Los Penitentes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 6,388 reviews). It sits about 53.4 km from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Los Penitentes, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 3.7k reviews
Strong value for Los Penitentes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 989 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Los Penitentes, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Excellent · 383 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Los Penitentes, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Excellent · 301 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Los Penitentes, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Great · 773 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Los Penitentes, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Very good · 414 reviews
Strong value for Los Penitentes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 747 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Los Penitentes, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Excellent · 219 reviews
Strong value for Los Penitentes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 262 reviews
Strong value for Los Penitentes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Excellent · 108 reviews
Strong value for Los Penitentes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Excellent · 55 reviews
Strong value for Los Penitentes, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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Los Penitentes is mostly a drive up resort. A small base village sits at the foot of the slopes with a handful of lodges and apart hotels that offer genuine ski in, ski out access, but options are limited and book out fast. Most visitors stay down in the Uspallata valley or in the city of Mendoza, around 180 km away, and drive up Ruta 7 for the day.
Los Penitentes sits high in the Mendoza Andes, just off Ruta 7 between Uspallata and the Chilean border, at the foot of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas. With a base at 2580 m and lifts reaching 3194 m, it delivers more than 600 m of vertical across roughly 25 km of pistes served by seven lifts. The terrain leans toward intermediate and advanced skiers, with a large share of red and black runs and plenty of off piste and freeride lines for those who want to earn turns. This is a stark, treeless high mountain landscape rather than a manicured resort, and that is exactly its appeal. Prices are among the most reasonable in the Andes and the crowds are thin. Snow is cold and dry thanks to the altitude, though cover can be variable in lean years, so it pays to follow the forecast. The base village is tiny, so most skiers stay in the Uspallata valley or drive up from Mendoza city for the day. Bring sun protection and take altitude seriously, the resort is high and the air is thin. The season usually runs from late June to late September.
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
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Los Penitentes offers 25.5 km of pistes across 7 lifts, from 2580 m to 3194 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.
The season runs from Jun 25 to Sep 25, with a snow score of 80/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Los Penitentes is mostly a drive up resort. A small base village sits at the foot of the slopes with a handful of lodges and apart hotels that offer genuine ski in, ski out access, but options are limited and book out fast. Most visitors stay down in the Uspallata valley or in the city of Mendoza, around 180 km away, and drive up Ruta 7 for the day.
Los Penitentes has 25.5 km of marked pistes served by 7 lifts, between 2580 m and 3194 m of altitude.
Los Penitentes counts about 24 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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