Argentina and Chile's Andean resorts anchor South America's winter sports scene, drawing skiers for a Southern Hemisphere season that runs opposite to North America and Europe's. Both have built genuine resort infrastructure into otherwise remote mountain terrain.
The destinations on this list range from established Andean resort towns with decades of ski tourism history to more remote mountain regions requiring considerably more effort to reach. Snow reliability depends heavily on elevation and proximity to the Pacific.
Travelling during the Southern Hemisphere winter matters here, since the season falls entirely opposite to equivalent destinations in the north. Local ski schools at the larger resorts cater well to visitors of all levels, with English-speaking instruction increasingly available. Booking lift passes in advance can also help avoid queues during the busiest weeks of the season.
