The ski center with the lowest prices in Patagonia launched a pre-sale of passes: see how much it costs

In Villa Pehuenia Moquehuethe snow park Batea Mahuida It is already covered in white and the landscape, full of araucarias and beautiful lakes, is at its best. When it comes to skiing, this is an ideal place for families and skiers taking their first steps in the snow. The hill is managed by the Mapuche Puel community and these days, it launched a pre-sale of passes on the online platform with promotions and family packs with the lowest prices in Patagonia. He also announced that the season opening will be on July 1st..

For those who want to learn, the classes are taught by ski and snowboard instructors from the Mapuche community itself and There is an important sector for those who rent sleds and have fun tumbling in the snow.

Generally, families go to spend the day at the place, as not everyone skis, many bring chairs or lounge chairs, as if it were a beach, and stay to spend the entire day on the hill enjoying the landscape. It also has a confectionery with typical fast food dishes, hot and cold drinks. And a dish of the day is usually presented every day, made with regional products and flavors from the mountain range.

In addition to being there as if it were a picnic at the base of the hill, on weekends, especially Saturdays, You can enjoy the spectacle of the torch descent with the Condor descent. The members of the community dress in their ponchos, come down from the hill with lit torches and emulate the flight of the condor. It is something very nice to see, at sunset.

In high season, there are trips that invite you to walk through a forest of araucarias, lengas, colihue and ñires, near a stream. You can see the Moquehue and Aluminé lakes from the heights and on clear days the peaks of the mountain range, the Lanín volcano, the Icalma, the Villarica. And you will reach the crater of the Batea Mahuida volcano. The trips are always organized with a guide.

Skiing in Batea Mahuida: these are the prices

High season passes are on sale online from opening until August 18 inclusive. Mid season from August 19 until closing. It is important to note that all lifts in the park are towable and are used exclusively for skiers. There are no lifts for pedestrians.

Adult daily pass in season In low season it costs $18,000 and half a day 14,500. In high season it costs $20,000 and half a day costs $16,000. Full day passes for 4 people in low season $58,500, half day $47,500 and high season $65,000, half day $52,000. To purchase them click here. Whatsapp +5492942545280

For lodging, it is recommended to make a prior reservation by consulting the official site www.villapehuenia.gob.ar, where all the establishments authorized by the Ministry of Tourism and the local municipality are located.

Skiing in Batea Mahuida: how to get to Villa Pehuenia

In winter it is essential to carry chains because if ice forms or snow accumulates on the roads, Only the chains will allow you to circulate with peace of mind.

You have to call by phone from the town of Zapala so they can inform you of the status of the routes to get to the Villa. You can also consult Provincial Roads at 0810-333-7882 or the local tourism office 02942-498044. See route status

First of all you have to get to the town of Zapala and from there there are 3 possible routes:

By Route 13: Called First Pines. There are 120 km in total of which 55 km are gravel. Route: at the exit from Zapala you will find a first roundabout, in this one you turn to the right as if going towards Las Lajas and after a few km a second roundabout in which you turn to your left which is Route 13. (there is a sign) until Pehuenia.

By Route 23: Called Pino Hachado. There are 155 km of which 35 are gravel.
Route: at the exit from Zapala you will find a first roundabout, at this turn right as you are going towards the town of Las Lajas and 6 km further on, the route to the Pino Hachado International Pass emerges on your left and about 500 meters before From the pass Route 23 leaves on the left to Pehuenia.

By Route 46: Called the Rahue. There are 210 km of which 50 are gravel (in two sections). Route: at the exit from Zapala you will find a first roundabout in which you turn left as if going to San Martín de los Andes, after a few km route 46 leaves on your right (the first route that appears) that passes through Laguna Blanca National Park, you reach Alumine and from there take Route 23 to Pehuenia.