Andes // Las Leñas
Ride the legendary mountains of the central Andes and taste the famous wines of Mendoza with this 10-day ski adventure to Las Lenas, Argentina. This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes 6 days of backcountry skiing in world-famous terrain spanning wide open bowls to narrow chutes, led by professional freeskier Elyse Saugstad. Following your ski trip, you'll head to the wine country of Mendoza to taste Argentina's famous Malbecs and indulge in a some well-deserved pampering, touring wineyards by horseback.
Watch Las Leñas Ride with a Pro FROM BMTV
Watch Las Leñas Ride with a Pro FROM BMTV
Departures
Level
Advanced to expert level. Skiing in all snow conditions and type of turns. Good physical shape.
Pre-sale 2013 season: from 3790 USD.
August 31st departure will be leaded by Elyse Saugstad and freeskier Thibaud Duchosal.
The Movie
You will be the guest star of your own ski movie, filmed and edited by professionals.A full HD DVD ski movie will be produced and sent to your home as a courtesy from Big Mountain Trips featuring the best images of your trip both on and off the mountain.
The Pro
Elyse was born in Alaska and skied her childhood at Alyeska. She won the freeski world tour in 2008 and she focuses now on ski movies and photos. She likes particularly freeskking at Las Leñas, the reference spot in South America.Location
Las Leñas, ArgentinaThe Trip
1 week freeskiing. 9 nights.6 days freeskiing with pro skier Elyse Saugstad. Movie of the trip. 2 days wine tasting.
Accomodation
5-star Hotel Virgo at Las Leñas. Amenities: heated outdoor - indoor Swimming pool, Spa, lounge bar, Wine Bar, Sushi Bar.3-star Aries Hotel. Amenities: heated outdoor - outdoor Swimming pool, lounge bar.
Posada Salentein at Mendoza Wineyards. Amenities: Swimming pool, Spa, lounge bar.
The Terrain
Las Lenas features the best and most challenging one in all South America. Looking for deep powder and expert terrain, Las Lenas features the largest lift-accesses off-piste terrain in the Andes with more than 200,000 acres. From wide open bowls to crazy-narrow chutes the options are endless.Itinerary
Day 1:Arrival to Mendoza international airport. Reception by our staff and transfer to Las Leñas. Arrival at Virgo Hotel. Meeting and security briefing with Elyse.
Day 2 to 7:
Freeride days with Elyse. Share her huge mountain experience and knownledge.
Day 8:
Leaving Las Leñas at midday, we will drive the famous road 40 to Mendoza wineyards to reach Posada Salentein.
Day 9 :
Wine tasting at bodega Salentein. Horseback riding along the wineyards of Salentein property.
Day 10 :
Transfert to the international Airport. End of services
GOOOD
3 (GOOD) reasons to book this trip Uncredible terrain wine tasting Movie of your tripServices
Private transfers7 Nights Virgo or Aries hotel DBL base with half board
8 days ski pass
6 days skiing with pro rider Elyse Saugstad
mountain guide from las Leñas for security
DVD of the trip produced by professionnals
2 nights posada Salentein full board DBL base
Private wine tasting /
Security pack (Transceiver, Probe, Shovel, ABS Airbag system)
Repatriation rescue insurance.
Options
Cancellation insurance: consult us for pricing and benefits.Introducing
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