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How to get there
The Base is only 1.5 km away from the city of Caviahue and 357 km from the city of Neuquén.
- By car: The village lies 1,550 km from Buenos Aires and is reached along National Routes 5, 35, 152; 143, Provincial Routes 20 and 107; and, finally National Route 22 and Provincial Routes 21 and 26.
- By bus: from Retiro to Neuquén, and then a regular bus or transfer.
- By air: flight to the city of Neuquén and 360 km by land.
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Features
Snow quality: dry powder
Weather: in the winter, temperatures range from -4° to 11° C.
Activities: Alpine ski and randonèe, snowboarding, snowshoe rides, sleds pulled by Siberian dogs.
Technical information
- Runs with 3 difficulty levels, 1 Forest circuit and 1 linking run
- 9 lifts
- 25 km of runs
- Ski area: 2,200 hectares
- Base elevation: 1,647 meters
- Summit elevation: 2,950 meters Access is gained with snowtracks
- Runs maximum elevation: 2,400 meters
- Slopes: 5º min., 35º max.
- Maximum vertical drop: 1,250 meters

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Services
- Ski and snowboarding lessons
- Ski rental
- Other:
The ski resort has a patrol providing all the necessary attention and protection; 5 snow groomers, the Restaurant-Coffee Shop “Las Lengas” at the Base, the Coffee shop “Pehuen” offering a panoramic view, the Shelter-Coffee Shop at the base of the T-Bar, First Aid Station, Customer Service, excursions to the Crater of the Copahue volcano in Snow Groomer Vehicles and other circuits in snowmobiles.
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| Season Opening Celebration with Verse Producciones |
28 de June |
Place: Convention Center
Time: 11 pm
Photo productions on the snow during the day in the most stunning areas of the ski resort.
The event ends with an electronic party at the Convention Center at 11 pm! |
| Rugby X-treme Cup |
29 de June |
Place: Base of Caviahue Ski Resort
Time: 10 am
Description: the first and only national circuit of SEVEN a SIDE on the snow is played since 2005, at the heights of the mountain, with temperatures reaching -10º, intended for extreme sport lovers who enjoy their leisure time by passionately and courageously practicing ELITE sports. |
| Snow Polo "King´s Game" Cup 2008 |
August 8 and 9 |
Place:: Base of Caviahue Ski Resort
Time: 10 am |
| Downhill Torch Parade |
Every Friday |
Every Friday, the traditional downhill torch parade takes place and ends up with hot chocolate and wine at the Base. |
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