They do make it easy for you in Argentina: Mendoza is where you go
for wine, and San Carlos de Bariloche (much more commonly known as just
Bariloche) is where you go for snow. Another Patagonian destination,
it’s a beautiful Argentine town with a Swiss-German twist. First
the skiing: Catedral Alta Patagonia is a ski resort located about an
hour from Bariloche (you can get a cheap bus there). It has 40 lifts and
over 100 km of marked trails for your carving pleasure. Look up and
you’ll be rewarded with stunning views and the odd Andean Condor as
well. From 15 September until 15 October is generally regarded as the
best time to go. And if you don’t want to ski, or you’re there at
another time of the year? Never fear, because Bariloche brings you not
only skiing but also mind-blowing Swiss chocolate, rafting, camping,
climbing and hiking, with a side order of sailing, swimming and
fantastic fishing in the nearby lake.
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