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: 2
- Lakes nearby: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Las Leñas
- Today: -2 to 2 °C, thunderstorm, 0 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2577 m (2460 to 2690 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 45 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | -2 / 2 °C | thunderstorm | 35 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 21 | -7 / 2 °C | clear sky | 1 cm snow | 10 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | -1 / 5 °C | partly cloudy | 1 cm snow | 6 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 2 / 5 °C | snow showers | 8 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 2 / 4 °C | snow showers | 38 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 2 / 4 °C | snow showers | 24 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 1 / 5 °C | partly cloudy | 1 cm snow | 6 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | -2 / 4 °C | snow showers | 2 cm snow | 11 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -3 / 2 °C | snow showers | 1 cm snow | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | -4 / 0 °C | snow showers | 1 cm snow | 11 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