South America
Cerro Bayo Resort Guide
Solid · 2026 season average
Closed for the season · average of 81 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July, June · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed August 31
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 22
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
9cm
7-Day Forecast
41cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
32
2026 season
Resort Guide
Cerro Bayo is a ski resort located in Villa La Angostura, Patagonia, Argentina, offering panoramic views of Lake Nahuel Huapi and the Andes. The resort features a variety of ski and snowboard runs, snowparks, and activities such as snow tubing, snowshoeing, and adaptive skiing, supported by a ski school with internationally certified instructors. Key amenities include equipment rental, exclusive access services, childcare, and several mountain restaurants, including a notable dining spot at 1,500 meters with scenic vistas. Cerro Bayo stands out for its intimate atmosphere, focus on guest experience, and distinction as the first ski center in Latin America with an environmental management system.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cerro Bayo
Lifts
16
Skiable area
1220.7 ac
Longest run
6 km / 3.7 mi
Runs by difficulty(31 total)
Beginner
9
28% of terrain
Intermediate
10
33% of terrain
Advanced
7
24% of terrain
Expert
5
15% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner28%
- Intermediate33%
- Advanced24%
- Expert15%
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- Quad chair1
- Double chair5
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Ona – This stylish après-ski bar at Cerro Bayo is celebrated for its panoramic mountain views, cozy ambiance, and creative cocktails, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 10:01 AM UTC
276cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-27%
vs 5-Year Avg
380cm avg by now
-42%
vs 30-Year Avg
478cm avg by now
380cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 275.9 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~277.4 cm. That's 27% below the 5-year average (380 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 42% below the 30-year average (478 cm).
Cerro Bayo Season Snowfall
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Cerro Bayo Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 554cm with an average of 90 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% below this average (480cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 128cm | 18 days | 37cm | 66cm | 25cm |
| July | 133cm | 19 days | 77cm | 100cm | 26cm |
| August | 138cm | 20 days | 105cm | 132cm | 25cm |
| September | 74cm | 15 days | 112cm | 133cm | 20cm |
| October | 52cm | 12 days | 83cm | 109cm | 17cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
38.5
Season Average
81 days scored
69
Best Day
2 Aug
22
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
16
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 3312 Jun16cm
- 3226 Jun6cm
- 2716 Jun
July 2026
- 6631 Jul15cm
- 6425 Jul32cm
- 6330 Jul10cm
August 2026
- 692 Aug18cm
- 6527 Aug13cm
- 6529 Aug13cm
August scored highest for Cerro Bayo in 2026. Based on 81 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 12, 2026
Through Aug 31, 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 Cerro Bayo
- Where is Cerro Bayo?
- Cerro Bayo is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Cerro Bayo?
- Cerro Bayo runs from a base elevation of 1,050 m (3,445 ft) to a summit of 1,782 m (5,846 ft), giving a vertical drop of 732 m (2,402 ft).
- How big is Cerro Bayo?
- Cerro Bayo has 1,221 acres (494 hectares) of skiable terrain, 31 marked runs and 16 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Cerro Bayo?
- Cerro Bayo is on the No ski pass found. 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 Cerro Bayo?
- Cerro Bayo typically operates from June to August. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Cerro Bayo get in a typical season?
- Cerro Bayo averages 280 inches / 711 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
