Patagonia invites you to discover its breathtaking scenery, with huge mountains, virgin forests, mystic lakes and vast glaciers. Adventurers from world over are attracted by its wilderness. You will enjoy untracked powder on some of the remotest helicopter-accessed terrain in the entire world, located in the vast area that lies between Bariloche and El Calafate also Mendoza .

Andes splendid mountains still hide well kept secrets: dry powder snow, immense open bowls, spectacular glaciers, and challenging treed slopes. These attributes make this 100% virgin mountain environment outstanding ski terrain which few skiers have ever experienced.

Our programs combine luxurious accommodation in Lodges in Patagonia and Mendoza with exclusive taylor-made programs in pre established or alternative runs, some only minutes away from untouched spots. We offer you diversity, adventure and the incredible feeling of being a pioneer in the middle of the most amazing Patagonian landscape. Helicopter range doesn't limit your possible skiing terrain, we owns an integrated network of lodges in Patagonia, both sides of the Argentinean - Chilean border You will enjoy all the benefits of skiing in exclusive private groups of 4 to 5 skiers.

This group's size provides exclusive use of the helicopter and skiing terrain, you get more personal service from the guide, access to more remote terrain, and no helicopter wait time - in other words, more quality ski time. Besides, the pace at which the group wishes to ski can be more easily arranged, from blistering nonstop descents to leisurely cruise runs. It will definitely exceed the expectations of even the most demanding skiers and allow you to thoroughly enjoy it with your own friends.

One day of full Heliski 3500 mts: USD$1650.- per person (minimum 4 people)

Safety
Your safety is our highest priority. That's why our guides are top professionals who know the region extremely well. They are specially trained in avalanche forecasting, terrain and snow pack evaluation, rescue and medical emergency techniques. Their expertise and enthusiasm will ensure that your skiing is both enjoyable and as safe as possible. Our pilots have a great deal of experience in mountain flying and our helicopters are aircraft valued for their safety, comfort, and performance in the mountains. Helicopteros Marinos company operates the helicopter transfers with excellent expertness in the subject.



Programs:

Daily Heliskiing programs in Las Leñas - Mendoza - Argentina

1- Las Leñas - 2 runs USD 650 per person
2- Las Leñas - 3 runs USD 750 per person
3- Las Leñas - 5 runs USD 950 per person
4- Las Leñas - 8 runs USD 1650 per person

* Includes: box lunch in the mountain (only for 8 runs program) .
Exclusive skiing with 4 skiers per group .
1 guide per group . Safety equipment, such as: Avalanche rescue beacon (Tracker), snow shovel, etc .
All Taxes included (21% VAT) .
A minimum of 4 skiers is required to run the program .
Runs; depending on the chosen program

Extra skiing meters: Any extra skiing meters will have an additional cost of USD 300 for every 1000 meters skied.

Private Heliskiing week in Las Leñas Mendoza - Argentina
Including:
• Transfer in/ out
• 7 nights - Accommodation in Piscis Hotel - Las Leñas with breakfast, lunch or box lunch, and
dinner
• Full 6 days of heliskiing, including 50.000 meters of vertical drop of skiing or snowboarding
• Exclusive skiing with 4 skiers per group
• 1 guide per group
• Safety equipment, such as: Avalanche rescue beacon (Tracker), snow shovel, etc
• All Taxes included (21% VAT)
• A minimum of 4 skiers is required to run the program
• Not included: Local and international flights.

Terms & conditions

* Reservation Policy: Reservation must be made by email to info@andescross.com and will be confirmed in writing in which payment conditions and a description of the selected program will be included.

* Payment Policy: Once the reservation has been made, during the next 48 hours a 30% down payment of the total must be made, the balance may be paid up to 35 days before the check-in.

* Refunds: In case poor weather conditions or technical reasons do not allow to fulfill the guaranteed skiing meters, refunds will be made at a rate of USD 15 for every 100 meters of non skied vertical drop.

* Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation 30 days before the check-in free of charge.
- Cancellation within 29 days prior to the check-in, 100% of total cost will be collected.

* Cancellation Insurance: paying 5% of the total amount of the program total refund will be done.

From South to North over the Patagonian Andes

1000 Kilometers Mountain Range - Heliskiing Program

Skiing the best options in Patagonia between Fitz Roy Area and Bariloche

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival to Ezeiza, Buenos Aires international airport. Drive to Hotel in Bs. As. Night in hotel

Day 2 :
Visit to Bs As city. Night in hotel.

Day 3 :
Flight BUE – Calafate and private terrestrial transfer ( 220 Km dirt road aprox) to El Chaltén, Hostería El Pilar. Check in the hostería and Heli and mountain security briefing with pilot and guide. Overnight in Hostería El Pilar with full board.

Day 4:
Heliskiing day in the area of El Chaltén. Runs are an average of 700 Mts vertical drop with spectacular view on Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the Continental Icecap. Weather permitting we will be skiing mountains close to the Ice Shelf such as Cerro Gorra Blanca 2900 mts., with a skiable vertical drop of 1500 mts. or Cerro Bonete, Cerro Milanesio, etc. Glacier skiing in most of the area. With poor weather conditions skiing will be further to the East. Total guaranteed vertical for the day 3500 mts. At your wish, if conditions are good this can of course be extended.

Day 5:
Heliskiing in the Fitz Roy area. Total guaranteed vertical: 3500 mts Overnight in El Pilar with FB.

Day 6:
Aerial transfer (ferry) to Bahia Arenal, Lago La Plata. Depending on wind conditions refueling will be made on the way. The refueling spot will be coordinated with the truck according to road conditions and helicopter load (passengers) at the moment. This might give us the chance to ski some runs on the way to Bahia Arenal choosing some good runs on the way. Nevertheless the chance of skiing this day is very small due to refueling and other operational limitations. Waiting at the roadside or a restaurant for the fuel truck is possible.
Check in at Bahia Arenal Lodge. FB. Our luggage will most probably get to the lodge the next day by car.

Day 7:
Depending on refueling possibilities in the morning, heliskiing in the area of Lago La Plata. Runs are an average of 600 mts. vertical drop and we will be skiing in all the area around the lake. Some glacier skiing and tree skiing is possible. Mostly non-glacier skiing. A total of 3500 mts of vertical drop is guaranteed for the day.
Overnight at Bahia Arenal. FB

Day 8:
Heliskiing in the area of Lago La Plata. 3500 mts guaranteed. Overnight at Bahia Arenal. FB

Day 9:
Ferry from Lago La Plata to Cholila Hostería El Trebol. Skiing is possible on the ferry depending on current operational circumstances therefore not guaranteed. Check in at Hostería El Trebol / FB.
Luggage will most probably get to the lodge the next day by car.

Day 10:
Heliskiing in the area of Tres Picos range and Planchón Nevado with an average of 800 mts of vertical per run. Glacier-skiing in a vast and remote area with fantastic scenery. 3500 mts guaranteed. Overnight at El Trebol / FB.

Day 11:
Heliskiing in the area of Cerro CABA 2500 Mts. and Lago Esperanza. Glacier skiing in impressive high alpine scenery. 3500 mts guaranteed. Overnight at El Trebol / FB.

Day 12:
Ferry and skiing on the way from Cholila to Arelauquen Lodge, Bariloche. Some more skiing in the area of Lago Esperanza, Cerro Villegas and Cerro Carrera is possible on the way from Cholila to Bariloche. Guaranteed vertical drop: 3500 mts.

Day 13:
Spare day in Bariloche, to go skiing to Cerro Catedral if you like the idea.

Day 14:
Flight out from Bariloche – Buenos Aires. Transportation to Ezeiza international airport.
Flight back to Europe.

NOTE
Since there will most probably be no occupancy problem at the lodges we would suggest to take one extra day for the trip. The day would be used in the best possible spot depending on weather and skiing conditions. This allows the group to be flexible and adaptable to conditions, staying in the area if conditions are good or traveling to the next spot if weather conditions are poor. In this case, your arrival day in Bariloche would be September 14 th.

Services included

• Tranfers in out in El Chaltén from El Calafate and to the airport/hotel from Arelauquen Lodge Golf & Polo
• 3 night lodging in El Chaltén, Hostería El Pilar.
• 3 night lodging in Bahía Arenal Lodge
• 3 night lodging in Cholila, Hostería El Trébol
• Full board
• Baggage transportation
• 7 Heliski days including 3500 meters vertical drop of skiing per day.
• Exclusive skiing in groups of 4 to 5 skiers with maximum of two groups per helicopter.
• 1guide per group
• Safety equipment, such us; Avalanche rescue beacons ( tracker), snow shovel, etc.
• Powder skis ( fats)

Not included:
Domestic and internacional airtickets.
Lodging in Buenos Aires during the first and last night of the trip if is necessary
Transportation in Buenos Aires to connect Airports and Hotels.

We will be happy to make the arrangements for your domestic flights and any other service required such as extra accommodation nights, transfers, sightseeing tours in Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Calafate or any other required destination.

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