Las Leñas
About Las Leñas
A remote Andean outpost defined by its rugged isolation, extreme vertical terrain, and a cult-like devotion to high-altitude powder.
Highlights
- Steep couloir skiing
- Remote Andean wilderness
- Late-night party culture
- Off-piste terrain
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2280m
- Ski lifts: 14
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 1
- Lakes nearby: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for Las Leñas
- Today: 2 to 5 °C, snow, 0 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2985 m (2700 to 3410 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 53 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | 2 / 5 °C | snow | 6 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 1 / 4 °C | snow showers | 23 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 0 / 4 °C | snow showers | 6 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 0 / 6 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 1 / 5 °C | snow showers | 4 cm snow | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -2 / 4 °C | snow showers | 7 cm snow | 7 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | -6 / 2 °C | mainly clear | 0 cm snow | 5 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 1 / 3 °C | snow | 14 cm snow | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | -1 / 3 °C | snow showers | 33 cm snow | 2 h sun |
Getting to Las Leñas
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA), 166 km away, about 2h45 by road