After many years of rumors, Las LeƱas, Argentina recently published plans to install a gondola.Ā More specifically, a recycled gondola from Schladming, Austria will be shipped to its new home in the Andes. Construction inĀ Las LeƱas will reportedly begin in Summer 2020.
Las LeƱas is based high in the Andes and is known for its rugged nature and incredible big-mountain terrain. At a base elevation ofĀ 2,240 meters (7350ft) above sea level, the ski-area features several double and quad lifts, most of which are original to the resort’s opening. The new gondola would be huge improvementĀ to Las LeƱas’ infrastructure. Ultimately, theĀ installationĀ wouldĀ make the ski area even more of a benchmark South American destination.
For more information about Las LeƱa’s Terrain check outĀ Snowbrains Las LeƱas Ski Guide
While Las LeƱas will recycle the Austrian Gondola, Schladming-Planai will investĀ in a new system that should be completed by December 2019. The older Planai gondola has been in service since 1986 as a primary uplift for the popular Schladming terrain. The new high-tech system will reportedly costĀ ā¬26.5 million euros.