Cerro Catedral, the ski resort in Bariloche, has announced that its 2026 season will be extended until 12 October. It's one of the big stories of an unusual southern-hemisphere winter: resorts in Argentina and Chile have built up record snow depths and several have decided to stay open into October.
Why it can stay open longer
Catedral normally schedules its closing for the end of September and, if the snow holds, stretches a few weeks into October; the record is 21 October 2023. This year two things come together: the snowfall and the snowmaking infrastructure added in recent years, which has kept 12 continuous hectares of snow from the mid-mountain sector down to the base all winter. With that base guaranteed, extending the season no longer depends on the sky alone.
The resort has also brought forward sales of 2027 resident passes, a sign that the season is closing with good numbers.
If you're skiing in Bariloche in October
Southern spring at Catedral means soft snow in the afternoon and firm snow first thing in the morning: mid- or high-range equipment, spring wax and sun protection. With the season open until 12 October, equipment rental is still available in Bariloche, and it's best to book before you travel because shops reduce their stock in the final weeks.
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Sources: Nevasport · ANBariloche · Lugares de Nieve.
