Cerro Catedral
| Company type | Ski resort |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tourism, Skiing |
| Headquarters | San Carlos de Bariloche , Argentina |
Area served | Patagonia, Southern Hemisphere |
| Products | Skiing, lodging, trekking, rock climbing |
Cerro Catedral is a mountain situated near San Carlos de Bariloche, inside Nahuel Huapí National Park in the region of Patagonia, Argentina.
This site is recognized as one of the premier ski destinations in both South America and the Southern Hemisphere, featuring a skiable terrain of , with of pistes and a lift system capable of transporting 35,000 skiers every hour. Visitors also appreciate the breathtaking vistas overlooking Nahuel Huapi Lake. Lodging facilities comprise multiple hotels and hostels located at the foot of the mountain, as well as the summer shelter, Refugio Lynch, positioned close to the peak.
During the summer months, trekkers and rock climbers utilize Refugio Frey along with an adjacent campground near Tonček lagoon, close to the summit known as Torre Principal.
On August 27, 2005, Cerro Catedral was the venue for the inaugural South American Ski Mountaineering Championship, which coincided with the concluding race of the 2005 South American Ski Mountaineering Cup and the second edition of the International Open ski mountaineering event.
Climate
Climatic conditions at Cerro Catedral differ according to altitude. The upper elevations experience an alpine climate or tundra climate (Köppen classification ET), whereas lower zones exhibit a cool mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb). This mountain records Argentina’s highest number of snowfall days annually, averaging 98 days.