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Batea Mahuida Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Oct 5
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
17cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
70cm
ModeledPowder Days
17
2026 season
Resort Guide
Batea Mahuida is a ski resort located in Villa Pehuenia, Neuquén, Argentina, operated by the Puel Mapuche community. The resort features gentle slopes ideal for beginners and families, offering skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing with panoramic views of the Andes and nearby lakes. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski school, and a mountain refuge with local cuisine, providing a welcoming and culturally rich atmosphere. Its unique community management and scenic setting distinguish Batea Mahuida as a notable destination for accessible and authentic Patagonian winter experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Batea Mahuida
Lifts
3
Skiable area
3 ac
Lift fleet
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 5, 06:01 PM UTC
499cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+20%
vs 5-Year Avg
417cm avg by now
+11%
vs 30-Year Avg
449cm avg by now
417cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 498.5 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~500.4 cm. That's 20% above the 5-year average (417 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 11% above the 30-year average (449 cm).
Batea Mahuida Season Snowfall
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Batea Mahuida Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 481cm with an average of 79 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 | 129cm | 17 days | 39cm | 76cm | 28cm |
| July | 118cm | 18 days | 84cm | 108cm | 26cm |
| August | 123cm | 17 days | 111cm | 143cm | 27cm |
| September | 61cm | 13 days | 109cm | 135cm | 18cm |
| October | 34cm | 9 days | 62cm | 95cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
55.7
Season Average
61 days scored
91
Best Day
24 Sep
37
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
10
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 8226 Aug24cm
- 8129 Aug21cm
- 7528 Aug6cm
September 2026
- 9124 Sep37cm
- 8725 Sep19cm
- 7623 Sep14cm
October 2026
- 611 Oct4cm
- 523 Oct4cm
- 494 Oct3cm
August scored highest for Batea Mahuida in 2026. Based on 61 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jul 1, 2026
Through Oct 15, 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 Batea Mahuida
- Where is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida runs from a base elevation of 1,650 m (5,413 ft) to a summit of 1,900 m (6,234 ft), giving a vertical drop of 250 m (820 ft).
- How big is Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida has 3 acres (1 hectares) of skiable terrain and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida is on the Independent. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Batea Mahuida?
- Batea Mahuida typically operates from July 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 Batea Mahuida get in a typical season?
- Batea Mahuida averages 152 inches / 385 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
