Tucked within Argentina’s celebrated Seven Lakes region, in the heart of Neuquén Province, Lago Hermoso Ski Resortoffers a rare combination of exclusivity, design, and natural beauty. Located just 25 minutes from San Martín de los Andes and less than an hour from Villa La Angostura, this boutique resort occupies 360 hectares inside Lanín National Park — a sanctuary of forests, rivers, and alpine silence.
Accessing Lago Hermoso feels like entering a private estate: the route follows paved roads along Route 40, across the Hermoso River via a wooden bridge, and into the secluded resort core. Unlike large commercial ski destinations, Lago Hermoso has capped daily capacity at 800 visitors — ensuring uncrowded slopes, swift lift access, and an experience measured by quality, not scale.
Originally opened in 2018 as a modest snow park, the resort has since evolved into a full alpine experience, complete with chairlifts, artificial snow systems, and state-of-the-art grooming. Plans are underway for further growth: a second quad lift, a new restaurant, and future accommodations including a hotel and private cabins.
Lago Hermoso offers green, blue, red, and black runs — each carefully woven into the natural topography. Its current lift system includes a magic carpet for beginners, a T-bar, and a quad chairlift serving intermediate zones and select off-piste terrain.
For experienced skiers, the mountain’s freeride areas deliver quiet powder lines away from the marked trails, while its compact layout ensures every slope remains close to the resort’s central services — parking, rentals, and the base Restobar.
Lago Hermoso excels as a destination for alpine touring and winter exploration. The resort’s randonnée (ski touring)routes reveal expansive views of the valley, including the breathtaking summit at Altura Las Lagunas Refuge. Cross-country enthusiasts can access a dedicated 5.5-kilometre Nordic trail winding beside the river — complete with lessons and modern gear.
Snowmobiles and tracked quad bikes provide access to panoramic viewpoints high above the Seven Lakes route, while guided snowshoe walks offer a quiet journey through lenga forests. One of Lago Hermoso’s unique winter offerings is "white horseback riding" — a rare experience that continues into summer alongside lake excursions, kayaking, mountain biking, trekking, and canopy tours.
A hidden highlight: Laguna Intermedia, a secluded glacial lake at the mountain’s midpoint — source of the resort’s snowmaking water and a pristine ecological feature supporting the local environment.
At the summit, Altura Las Lagunas Refuge serves lunch and dinner with sweeping views of the Patagonian Andes and the private estate lagoons: El Raulí and Las Cármenes. For guests at the base, the Restobar offers Argentine regional cuisine — grilled meats, craft cocktails, and a select wine list from Patagonia and Mendoza.
Both venues host exclusive après-ski gatherings, complete with DJs and private events — all reachable by snowcat, snowmobile, or ski touring routes.
Lago Hermoso leads South American resorts with its carbon footprint compensation programme — developed in collaboration with national park specialists and biologists. Visitors can offset their environmental impact by purchasing credits that fund the reforestation of native species within the park.
Lago Hermoso is more than a ski resort — it is a thoughtful, designed space where nature, leisure, and Alpine craft meet. Quiet, curated, and untouched by mass tourism, it offers a new model for Patagonian winter escapes — intimate, deliberate, unforgettable.
