ADAPTIVE SKIING IN SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES – PATAGONIA ARGENTINA

Come with us and embark on this challenge and live an experience that you will certainly remember for the rest of your life!

Adaptive  skiing is a winter sport practiced in San Martín de los Andes. The sport can be done by people with visual, auditory or  motor impairments and, just like normal skiing, to learn to ski it is necessary to take lessons.

The class modules last for 2 hours and, depending on each skier, you can take 1 or 2 modules per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

San Martín de los Andes is a small and very charming mountain village in Patagonia Argentina. The city is beatifull and has very good accessibility for wheelchairs users  or with reduced mobility.

The best way to get to San Martín de los Andes is by plane and in high season there are direct flights from Brazil via Aerolíneas Argentinas.

About the destiny

Day 1

Arrival at San Martín de los Andes airport (CPC). Upon arrival, our driver will welcome you with a sign with your name in the arrivals area and transfer in a private car. Arrival at the hotel. Check in. Overnight stay.

Day 2

Breakfast. Free day to explore the city and prepare for skiing. The city of San Martín de los Andes is very beautiful and accessible. Overnight stay.

Day 3

Breakfast and private transfer to Chapelco ski center. Arrival at the ski center and ski day with adapted ski lessons. In the afternoon, transfer back. Overnight stay.

Day 4

Breakfast and private transfer to Chapelco ski center. Arrival at the ski center and ski day with adapted ski lessons. In the afternoon, transfer back. Overnight stay.

 Day 5

Breakfast and private transfer to Chapelco ski center. Arrival at the ski center and ski day with adapted ski lessons. In the afternoon, transfer back. Overnight stay.

Day 6

Breakfast and private transfer to Chapelco ski center. Arrival at the ski center and ski day with adapted ski lessons. In the afternoon, transfer back. Overnight stay.

Day 7

Breakfast and private transfer to San Martín de los Andes airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the ski season?

The ski season in Argentina goes from the end of June to the end of September and is divided into the low-season, mid-season and high season.

I don't have clothes and equipment?

No worries, it is not necessary to buy ski, equipment or clothing due to the ski equipment and the clothes are possible to rent.

How accessible are the ski resorts?

The ski resorts Chapelco is  in a constant process of improvement in term of accessibility. Even though sometimes snow is a little difficult for wheelchair users there are accessible toilets and facilities. Also, the staff of the resort are well trained to attend skier with any type of disability.

Another question?

Email us at info@turismoacessivel.com and we will be happy to answer and help you plan your next adaptive ski trip.

What is included

• Transfer San Martín de los Andes airport / hotel by private vehicle. (not adapted)
• 6 nights accommodation in an adapted room with breakfast included.
• Transfers hotel - ski resort - hotel by private vehicle (not adapted)
• Transfer hotel / San Martín de los Andes airport by private vehicle. (not adapted)
• Ski ticket for adaptive skier and accompanying person (non-skier)

What is not included

• Ski clothing rental.
• Adapted ski lessons
• Air and boarding fees;
• Drinks and meals not mentioned in the program;
• Personal expenses;
• Optional tours;
• Any item above not described as included.

Items to go with

• Sunblock.
• Comfortable and winter clothes.
• Sunglasses.
• Moisturizing cream.