Las Lenas Webcam – See the Snow in Argentina’s High Andes

The Las Lenas Webcam looks out from the base village of Las Lenas, the ski resort high in the Andes of Mendoza Province, Argentina, toward the slopes and peaks that rise behind it. A red-roofed lodge with a half-timbered gable fills the left of the frame, a stand of tall conifers rises in the middle, and dark timber buildings with a small cupola sit on the right. Behind them, chairlift lines cross a wide white slope that climbs to a sharp, snow-covered summit, with a ridge of rocky peaks off to the right. The view is most useful in winter, when it shows how much snow has fallen and how far down toward the village it reaches, and it follows the spring melt as the white retreats. A date and time stamp in the lower right corner shows local time.

About Las Lenas

Las Lenas sits in the Valle de Las Lenas, in the department of Malargue in the far south of Mendoza Province. The resort base lies at 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) and its highest lift reaches 3,430 meters (11,250 feet), a vertical drop of 1,190 meters (3,900 feet). Fourteen lifts serve around 40 runs, and the longest run stretches for 7 kilometers (4.3 miles). The top of the mountain is served by the Marte lifts, three double chairlifts that carry experienced skiers up to the steep, open terrain the resort is best known for.

The resort is young by ski standards. Construction began in January 1983, and Las Lenas opened that July with a 300-bed hotel. The base village has since grown into a cluster of hotels named after signs of the zodiac, Piscis, Acuario, Aries, Escorpio and Virgo, along with apartments and a hostel. Piscis houses a casino often described as the highest in the world by elevation. The ski season typically runs from mid June to mid October, although some recent seasons have closed as early as mid September.

Getting there takes commitment. From Buenos Aires the drive is about 1,200 kilometers (746 miles) and takes around 11 hours, ending on Provincial Route 222, which reaches the valley 20 kilometers (12 miles) past the small settlement of Los Molles. Los Molles itself lies 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the city of Malargue, which puts the resort roughly 70 kilometers (43 miles) from Malargue by road. Snow chains are mandatory on the access road in winter, and during storms civil defense staff brief drivers at the junction of Routes 222 and 40.

Weather and Climate in Las Lenas

Ten years of modeled data for the base elevation put winter highs, from June to August, at only 1.5 to 2.6 C (35 to 37 F), with nights falling to about minus 5 C (23 F). Most of the year’s precipitation arrives between May and September, and June is the wettest month with about 220 millimeters (8.7 inches). Those are the months when the camera shows the full winter scene: lift towers picked out against deep cover, the village roofs loaded white and the conifers dark against the slope. By October highs climb to around 7 C (44 F). In mid October 2026 the slope in frame was still white from top to bottom, while the snow around the buildings had shrunk to scattered patches.

Summer is short, dry and mild. January and February average highs of about 21 C (69 F) and lows near 8 C (47 F), and each month from December to March sees only 15 to 20 millimeters (0.6 to 0.8 inches) of precipitation. With the snow gone, the valley becomes a base for riding, hiking and biking rather than skiing. April is the turning point, with highs near 13 C (55 F) and lows around 3 C (38 F), and by May average lows sit below freezing again at about minus 2 C (29 F).

Things to Do Near Las Lenas

In winter, skiing and snowboarding on the resort’s 40 runs is what brings most people here, with the Marte lifts opening the steepest terrain at the top. In summer the resort runs its own program from the village: horseback rides lasting from one hour to a full day, guided mountain bike outings of two or three hours on the Puesto Don Chicho circuit, and treks of 1.5 to 2.5 hours, from the easy La Morena circuit to longer routes toward the Mirador del Indio viewpoint and the Valle del Desecho. A zipline, climbing and rappelling site completes the summer list. A dirt road, open in summer, continues beyond the resort to Valle Hermoso.

The drive in along Route 222 has several stops worth the time. Pozo de las Animas, 57 kilometers (35 miles) from Malargue on the same road, is a pair of sinkholes carved by underground rivers, each almost 300 meters (984 feet) across and holding a pool of green water. Los Molles, 20 kilometers (12 miles) before the resort, has thermal springs, regional food and places to stay, and the Laguna de la Nina Encantada lies on the same valley circuit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Las Lenas located?

Las Lenas is in the Valle de Las Lenas, in the department of Malargue in southern Mendoza Province, western Argentina. It is roughly 70 kilometers (43 miles) by road from the city of Malargue and about 1,200 kilometers (746 miles) from Buenos Aires.

What can you see on the Las Lenas Webcam?

The camera looks from the base village toward the ski area: a red-roofed lodge on the left, tall conifers in the center, timber buildings on the right, and chairlift lines climbing a broad slope to a snow-covered summit.

What is the weather like in Las Lenas?

Winters are cold, with daytime highs of about 2 C (35 F) and nights around minus 5 C (23 F) from June to August. Summers are dry and mild, with highs near 21 C (69 F) in January and February.

How high is Las Lenas ski resort?

The base sits at 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) and the top lift reaches 3,430 meters (11,250 feet), which gives 1,190 meters (3,900 feet) of vertical.

When is the ski season at Las Lenas?

The season usually runs from mid June to mid October, depending on snow. Some recent seasons have ended as early as mid September.

How do you get to Las Lenas?

The last stretch by road is Provincial Route 222, which reaches the resort 20 kilometers (12 miles) past Los Molles. In winter there are daily flights from Buenos Aires to San Rafael and Mendoza, a daily bus runs from San Rafael, and snow chains are mandatory on the access road.

Can you check snow conditions on the Las Lenas Webcam?

Yes. The camera faces the slopes above the village, so it shows how much snow lies on the mountain and around the buildings, and the time stamp in the corner confirms the image is current.

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