Las Leñas lies in the heart of the Andes mountain range in Mendoza Province. Options range from a guided family rafting trip to group snowboarding lessons, horseback riding and trails in the Valle de Las Leñas. There are also chairlift rides with panoramic views and a trip to the Pozos de las Ánimas. When planning, it helps to first choose what you want to focus on: a river trip, activities in the mountain landscape or a particular natural attraction.

Rafting and snowboarding lessons

Families can take rafting trips from Las Leñas. First, a 7 km route leads to the confluence of the El Desecho and Salado rivers. This is followed by a 6 km inflatable raft trip, which takes about 20 minutes and is accompanied by professionals. The distances refer to successive sections; the approximate time refers to the raft trip.

Group snowboarding lessons are for teenagers and adults and are offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Your own ability is therefore a useful guide when choosing: the program includes not just beginner lessons, but three specified levels. Unlike the rafting trip, the focus here is not on a route, but on joining a lesson group suited to your level.

Activities in the Valle de Las Leñas

In the Valle de Las Leñas, mountain biking, trekking and horseback riding differ first of all in how you get around. Mountain bike routes can pass through natural mountain landscapes, along trails and beside streams. Trekking takes place in natural landscapes on a variety of trails. Horseback rides are offered at specific locations in the valley. You can decide whether you would like to explore the mountain landscape by bike, on foot or on horseback.

Chairlift rides offer panoramic views. The chairlifts are located at the Las Leñas base and in Sector II of the mountain. These two locations provide a specific point of reference when planning a ride as part of your itinerary.

One excursion takes you to the Pozos de las Ánimas in the Valle de Las Leñas. The Pozos are a natural attraction known as a doline, with colorful water. Here, the focus is on a specific natural destination and the color of its water—a different kind of experience from trails, lessons or chairlift rides. If you are considering several types of activities, you can weigh up active pursuits against a trip to a named natural attraction.

More activities and practical planning

Night skiing is also available in the Valle de Las Leñas. Families can also visit an adventure park with games and sleds. These add a nighttime activity and a family-oriented park with specific play features to the options available in the area.

Program details for horseback riding, mountain bike routes and trekking may vary by season; chairlift operations may also be seasonal. Before your trip, check the dates and operating hours of the activities you plan to do. It is also worth checking current hours for night skiing and the adventure park.

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