South America
Las Leñas Resort Guide
Superb · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 2027 · average of 78 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 September 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 27
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
17cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
65
2026 season
Bluebird Days
8
2026 season
Resort Guide
Las Leñas is a major ski resort located in the Argentine Andes, in the province of Mendoza. The resort features over 7,000 hectares of skiable terrain, offering a mix of wide-open slopes and challenging off-piste areas suitable for all levels, with a particular reputation for advanced and expert skiing. Guests can enjoy a modern base village with hotels, restaurants, and après-ski options, as well as amenities such as ski schools and equipment rentals. Las Leñas stands out for its high-altitude setting, reliable snow conditions, and expansive backcountry access.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Las Leñas
Lifts
16
Skiable area
1700 ac
Longest run
7 km / 4.3 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner19% of terrain
- Intermediate33% of terrain
- Advanced44% of terrain
- Expert4% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Quad chair2
- Double chair5
- Surface lift6
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
UFO Point – A legendary après-ski hotspot at Las Leñas, UFO Point is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, live DJ performances, and prime slope-side location, making it the go-to venue for skiers and snowboarders to unwind and socialize after a day on the mountain.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
926cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+70%
vs 5-Year Avg
544cm avg by now
+102%
vs 30-Year Avg
458cm avg by now
544cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 926.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~924.8 cm. That's 70% above the 5-year average (544 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 102% above the 30-year average (458 cm).
Las Leñas Season Snowfall
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Las Leñas Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 407cm with an average of 44 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 | 126cm | 10 days | 130cm | 199cm | 36cm |
| July | 88cm | 9 days | 191cm | 240cm | 24cm |
| August | 104cm | 10 days | 232cm | 283cm | 28cm |
| September | 58cm | 8 days | 252cm | 288cm | 16cm |
| October | 30cm | 5 days | 229cm | 258cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
74.3
Season Average
78 days scored
96
Best Day
2 Aug
78
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
34
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
July 2026
- 9428 Jul26cm
- 9326 Jul28cm
- 9227 Jul20cm
August 2026
- 962 Aug34cm
- 923 Aug26cm
- 911 Aug14cm
September 2026
- 9221 Sep14cm
- 8626 Sep3cm
- 7923 Sep3cm
August scored highest for Las Leñas in 2026. Based on 78 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
78 days
Jul 11, 2026 → Sep 26, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Jul 11, 2026
Through Sep 26, 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 Las Leñas
- Where is Las Leñas?
- Las Leñas is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Las Leñas?
- Las Leñas runs from a base elevation of 2,240 m (7,349 ft) to a summit of 3,430 m (11,253 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,190 m (3,904 ft).
- How big is Las Leñas?
- Las Leñas has 1,700 acres (688 hectares) of skiable terrain, 27 marked runs and 16 lifts.
- When is ski season at Las Leñas?
- Las Leñas typically operates from June to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Las Leñas get in a typical season?
- Las Leñas averages 250 inches / 635 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
