Cerro Bayo is Villa La Angostura's ski resort. It is much smaller and, in my opinion, more charming and beautiful than Cerro Catedral in Bariloche.

It is conveniently located very close to downtown VLA. You'll head south on Ruta 40 until you reach Ruta 66. Hang a left and drive up hill until you reach the dead end - the entrance to Cerro Bayo's parking lot. The lot is paid but locals park along the road outside the entrance to save that cost.

⛷Ski Cerro Bayo at a glance:

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• 11 ski lifts with 14 km of runs over 126 hectares of skiable area

• Cerro Bayo has approximately 14 km of groomed run plus 4 km of off‑piste routes that are not patrolled.

• Difficulty: There are runs for all levels—green, blue, red, and black—plus freestyle terrain (snow park), tubing, snow‑shoeing, and a beginner area

• Like Chapelco, Bayo offers adaptive skiing for all abilities, click here for options

• Click here for map of Cerro Bayo

☀Cerry Bayo in the summer: You can still enjoy Cerro Bayo in the summer. Ride the lift to the top to enjoy the views. There is a mountain bike park, tubing for the kids, canopy tours, and more.

• Book the Bayo Day on their summer site for a full day including transfer from own and a hiking guide.