South America
Cerro Catedral Resort Guide
Excellent · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 2027 · average of 91 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jul 2027 — closed October 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
45
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Resort Guide
Cerro Catedral is located near San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina’s Patagonia region and is recognized as the largest ski center in South America. The resort features over 120 kilometers of skiable terrain, modern lift systems, and a variety of runs suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced skiers. Its vibrant base area offers a range of services, including equipment rentals, ski schools, restaurants, and shops, while panoramic views of the Andes and Nahuel Huapi Lake create a distinctive alpine atmosphere. Cerro Catedral stands out for its extensive off-piste opportunities and its role as a hub for both winter sports and year-round mountain activities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cerro Catedral
Lifts
25
Skiable area
2965 ac
Longest run
9 km / 5.6 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed 61
- Quad chair4
- Triple chair5
- Double chair9
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Mute Bar – A renowned après-ski hotspot at Cerro Catedral, Mute Bar is celebrated for its panoramic mountain views, energetic atmosphere, live DJ performances, and signature cocktails, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:03 PM UTC
431cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-19%
vs 5-Year Avg
529cm avg by now
-15%
vs 30-Year Avg
508cm avg by now
529cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 430.6 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~428.5 cm. That's 19% below the 5-year average (529 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 16% below the 30-year average (508 cm).
Cerro Catedral Season Snowfall
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Cerro Catedral Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 480cm with an average of 64 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 121cm | 14 days | 34cm | 60cm | 25cm |
| July | 119cm | 15 days | 70cm | 92cm | 26cm |
| August | 115cm | 15 days | 95cm | 118cm | 23cm |
| September | 61cm | 9 days | 97cm | 116cm | 18cm |
| October | 43cm | 7 days | 66cm | 89cm | 15cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
53.3
Season Average
91 days scored
81
Best Day
27 Aug
56
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
20
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
July 2026
- 7530 Jul5cm
- 7431 Jul25cm
- 7228 Jul13cm
August 2026
- 8127 Aug11cm
- 737 Aug9cm
- 7011 Aug6cm
September 2026
- 6224 Sep13cm
- 6225 Sep3cm
- 6123 Sep4cm
October 2026
- 399 Oct
- 3710 Oct
- 3612 Oct
August scored highest for Cerro Catedral in 2026. Based on 91 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jul 3, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 12, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Cerro Catedral
- Where is Cerro Catedral?
- Cerro Catedral is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Cerro Catedral?
- Cerro Catedral runs from a base elevation of 1,030 m (3,379 ft) to a summit of 2,086 m (6,844 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,056 m (3,465 ft).
- How big is Cerro Catedral?
- Cerro Catedral has 2,965 acres (1,200 hectares) of skiable terrain, 60 marked runs and 25 lifts.
- When is ski season at Cerro Catedral?
- Cerro Catedral typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Cerro Catedral get in a typical season?
- Cerro Catedral averages 236 inches / 600 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
