Located in northern Patagonia ,  Bariloche is a charming small city, with Swiss influence apparent in its chalet styled buildings and numerous chocolate shops.  Bariloche serves as the gateway to one of Argentina’s most renowned ski areas – Cerro Catedral.    Cerro Catedral is named for the Gothic cathedral-looking granite spirals, which grace the summit of its ski mountain.  It is distinguished above other South American Resorts by having a true base village, offering  slope side accommodations, and  a respectable variety of restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars to suit all apres-ski  and nightlife interests.