Las Leñas: ‘steep & deep’
The village of Las Leñas is set 2,240 m (7,350 feet) up in the Andes of Mendoza. It is one of the best and largest ski resorts in the southern hemisphere with a ski area as large as Vail and Snowbird combined and a total drop of 1,200 m (3,937 ft). The village was specifically built around skiing: the area has excellent snow conditions, most of the hotels are ski in and out and there are options for all levels; including many week-long courses for beginners, with the standard charming ski instructors, and some of the best, and easily accessible, off piste skiing in the world. The town also has a famously good nightlife and is very much the land of ‘mañana’ – great news for early risers as the slopes are often empty before midday!
Las Leñas at night
