07/23/2020 - 14:40
- Clarín.com
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The conditions could not be better: with full sun and incredible snow - all agree that it is the best snow in many years - this Thursday, July 23, Cerro Catedral, the ski resort of Bariloche, opened.
As stipulated, the center was enabled at 9.30 in the morning, when the thermal sensation in the place was -12 degrees.
However, the cold was not an impediment for residents who had their passes already issued , who arrived ready to enjoy a day of skiing and snowboarding. All with their masks or masks and queuing to enter, with the social distance.
Skiing at Cerro Catedral, for now only for residents with passes already purchased. (EMPROTUR)
With dry snow all over the mountain and with more than two meters of snow above and one meter at the base, many were eager to brand the slopes taking into account all the safety instructions.
The protocols and rules that the attendees must follow are specified in www.cahedral2020.com.ar: how to use the means of elevation, how to park the car, the services enabled, etc.).
Limits
Activity has the limitations imposed by the coronavirus pandemic everywhere. First, for now only local residents who have previously purchased their passes can access the slopes. For now there is no new sale of passes for the lifts.
The inns of the hill are only authorized to use the toilets. The gastronomic venues at the base work, but with a take away system. (EMPROTUR)
Pedestrian access is also not enabled , something very classic in the winter holidays of other seasons.
On the other hand, the mountain paradores do not offer food or drink service. Only toilets can be used .
In the base there are open gastronomic places , but they only work with the take away service . There are also no other services or activities such as ski schools. At the moment it is only accessed for skiing.