Freeride IFSA Qualifier · Valle El Arpa
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Freeride IFSA Qualifier · Valle El Arpa

◉ Sep 9–12 · Valle El Arpa, San Esteban

Valle El Arpa, the catskiing mountain center in San Esteban, will host the IFSA Qualifier 4★ freeride event: from September 9 to 12, riders from several countries descend its untouched snow slopes chasing points for the international circuit.

What to expect

  • IFSA Qualifier 4★ international freeride competition
  • September 9 to 12, 2026
  • Valle El Arpa: a catskiing center (you go up by snowcat, no ski lifts)
  • Untouched snow slopes and big vertical drops, 108 km north of Santiago
  • One of South America’s freeride benchmarks
  • Boosts hotels, restaurants and services in San Esteban and Los Andes

Official links

Nota · Aconcagua News ↗Arpa Catskiing ↗IFSA Freeride ↗

Where to stay nearby

Termas El Corazón
Silver
Hot springs & wellness
San Esteban · Thermal hotel

Termas El Corazón

Hot springs in the Andean foothills of San Esteban: thermal pools, spa and nature for a day — or a stay — of pure rest.

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Barros Wellness & Spa
SilverPet-friendly
Hot springs & wellness
San Esteban · Resort & spa

Barros Wellness & Spa

A boutique resort with wooden cabins, sauna and private oak hot tubs. Wellness on an intimate scale.

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Hotel San EstebanWhere to stay
Los Andes · Rural hotel

Hotel San Esteban

A small, welcoming rural hotel, minutes from downtown Los Andes.

Where to eat nearby

KchuñaFlavors & food
San Esteban · Restaurant

Kchuña

Valley cuisine in San Esteban, on the way to the hot springs.

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Casa Vieja Restaurant
Pet-friendly
Flavors & food
San Esteban · Restaurant

Casa Vieja Restaurant

Traditional valley cooking in a country setting, in San Esteban.

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