Chapelco, Mountain summit in Neuquén Province, Argentina

Chapelco is a mountain and massif in Neuquén Province, southwestern Argentina, whose ski station lies 19 km from San Martín de los Andes. The ski area has 22 pistes, a maximum elevation of 1,980 m, a skiable vertical drop of 730 m, and 10 lifts, including six chairlifts and four T-bars. Its runs were designed by Federico Graeff in 1946.

The ski station was founded in 1946 and grew into a major destination starting in the 1970s through gradual development. Since then, it has served visitors seeking winter sports and mountain recreation.

The mountain hosts international competitions, including FIS Snowboard World Cup Snowboardcross events during the 2008-09 and 2009-10 winter seasons.

The location sits roughly 19 kilometers from San Martin de los Andes and is reachable by road or air. Visitors typically go in winter months for snow sports or summer for hiking and outdoor recreation.

The Rancho Grande detachable quad chairlift is described as the only one of its kind in South America for its technology. The ski area also runs a pioneering adapted-ski programme, teaching people with different abilities using special devices.