El Azufre Heli Skiing
If you are looking for a high-class skiing or snowboarding adventure, El Azufre Heli Skiing in Argentina could be your ideal choice!
You will stay in sustainable cozy accommodations, be spoilt with a dedicated guest services team, indulge in Argentina's incredible gastronomy savored with some of the best wines, all set in pristine landscapes.
As for El Azufre heli skiing and riding, this remote area is surrounded by the Andes mountain-range, where you will find South America's greatest snow and virgin terrain, to carve out your own masterpiece. There are no lift lines, there is no rush, just a few guests enjoying an infinite diversity of fresh powder, surrounded by breathtaking views with glaciers, rivers and volcanoes, during the longest winter season in the southern hemisphere. Whether you are new to heli skiing or an extreme freerider who seeks adrenaline, El Azufre Heli Skiing is the place to enjoy your ski level and improve it. If you have any questions, please
submit a booking request.
El Azufre is the base area for a proposed new ski resort in Argentina. Access is via a very scenic 20 minute helicopter flight from the small village of Los Molles, located 17km from Las Lenas ski resort. Los Molles is about 260 miles (400km - 4.5. hours drive) from Mendoza and 40 miles (60km - 50 mins drive) from Malargue. Domestic flights from Buenos Aires fly into Mendoza or you can get a charter flight into Malargue. Speak to the travel agent when you
inquire about this package regarding transfer options.
At this stage the resort consists of a small mountain lodge with 7 double/twin rooms for a maximum of 14 guests.
From there, using the mountain lodge as a base, you can access the 14,000 hectares of terrain via helicopter.
All packages run from
Saturday to Saturday (full week) or
Saturday to Wednesday or Tuesday to Saturday (mini week) (from June 17 to September 30) and include twin/double share lodging (ask about a private room upgrade), plus 6 days of heli sking (full week) or 3 days of heli skiing (mini week) and all meals. Plus it includes the return heli transfer from Los Molles to El Azufre.
Itinerary & Activities:
A typical itinerary looks something like this:
Day 1
- Heli pickup at Los Molles helipad (before noon)
- Helicopter transfer to El Azufre: 20 minute scenic flight through The Andes mountain range
- Check-in at the mountain lodge
- Program briefing, gear and safety checks
- Carve your first lines with complimentary snowcat runs
- Welcoming celebration with chill out activities at The Dome
Day 2-7 (full week) or 2-4 (mini week)
- Full day heliskiing (up to 6 runs/day) exploring the vast, untouched terrain of El Azufre
- Dedicated on-site snowcats available for weather contingency
- Lively après ski sunset gatherings at The Dome with music, games and more
- Unique culinary experiences
Day 8 (full week) or 5 (mini week)
- Checkout from El Azufre
- Helicopter transfer to Los Molles helipad
The Mountain Lodge
The lodge for El Azufre Heli Skiing is a 100% eco-friendly design and powered by solar energy. The conservation driven architecture provides a welcoming environment enabling guests to disconnect from their everyday routines and allow them time to enjoy the adventure, nature, and to share it with family and friends.
There are only 7 rooms (max 14 guests), all twin/double share and two rooms can interconnect for families.
Mountain Stats
- Skiable terrain: 14.000ha / 30.000+ ac.
- Winter season: 5 months.
- Average snowfall: 11,5m / 450in.
- Vertical drop: 1.600m / 5.250ft.
- Base: 2.450m / 8.038ft.
- Highest peak: 4.113m / 13.945ft.