📷 Chapelco
South America
Chapelco
Excellent · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 2027 · average of 51 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jul 2027 — closed August 30
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 4
8d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
6cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
52
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Excellent
2026 season average
Chapelco is projected to open July 2027. Last season it averaged 50.4 across 51 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August94cm avg · last season 55.2
- #2July95cm avg · last season 43.6
Best weeks to book
- #1 1 Aug – 7 Aug · last season 62.6
- #2 8 Aug – 14 Aug · last season 58.9
- #3 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 52.9
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 28 Jul – 10 Aug. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 09:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Jul 2027
Projected to open July 2027 · season ended August 30, 2026
52 runs · 13 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 13
- Runs– / 52
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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Maps
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About Chapelco
Chapelco is a ski resort located in the Argentine Patagonia near San Martín de los Andes, offering panoramic views of the Lanín Volcano and surrounding forests. The resort features 28 runs across varied terrain suitable for all skill levels, modern lift systems, and a range of amenities including ski schools, equipment rentals, and mountain dining. Chapelco is recognized for its blend of natural beauty, well-groomed slopes, and opportunities for activities such as snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing, making it a prominent destination in South America.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Chapelco
- Where is Chapelco?
- Chapelco is a ski resort in Argentina.
- How high is Chapelco?
- Chapelco runs from a base elevation of 1,250 m (4,101 ft) to a summit of 1,980 m (6,496 ft), giving a vertical drop of 730 m (2,395 ft).
- How big is Chapelco?
- Chapelco has 52 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- When is ski season at Chapelco?
- Chapelco typically operates from July 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 Chapelco get in a typical season?
- Chapelco averages 350 inches / 890 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Chapelco in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #121 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Chapelco averaged +7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026. Analog winters: '97-98 -6%, '15-16 +7%, '23-24 +20%. A pattern, not a promise.
