Ski Resorts in Chile
- Enjoy an extended ski season by traveling south of the equator to Chile.bufera tra i ghiacci image by danimarco from Fotolia.com
If you’re a skier living in the northern hemisphere, take a plane south of the equator to Chile and enjoy an extended ski season. During the North American summer months of June, July and August, Chile begins its ski season and thousands of avid skiers make the trip to one of Chile’s many ski resorts. Whether you enjoy traditional skiing, heliskiing or snowboarding, there are plenty of places to enjoy the snow in Chile. - A two-hour scenic drive from Santiago, the Portillo ski resort sits 9,500 feet above sea level and offers premium skiing for skiers of all ages and levels. With 19 slopes, Portillo receives about 25 feet of snow per season. Ski in and ski out from the hotel, or take a lift to your slope. For expert skiers and hard-to-reach areas, Portillo offers heliskiing--where the resort’s helicopter will take you to your slope. Equipment rental is available for fees that begin at $10. Week lift passes begin at $650 and day passes begin at $14.
Centro de Ski Portillo
Renato Sánchez 4270,
Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
56-42-2630606
Skiportillo.com - La Parva ski resort sits high up in the Andes at about 9,000 feet. With over 1,000 houses, the resort can accommodate up to 7,000 skiers during any ski season. For new skiers, La Parva has 70 certified instructors willing to teach the many different aspects of skiing. Season pass prices are $150 for children and $590 for adults.
La Parva Ski Resort
La Parva, Chile
56-42-220 9530
Skilaparva.cl - Opened in 1988, Valle Nevado resort has 14 ski lifts and offers heliskiing for exceptional skiers. Equipment rental is available starting at $6. Day lift passes begin at $7 for children and $25 for adults. If you’re interested in a competition, La Parva has slope and freestyle competitions every season. For a solid meal after a hard day of skiing, enjoy one of the resorts seven restaurants.
Valle Nevado Resort
Avenida Vitacura 5250 #304,
Vitacura, Santiago, Chile
56-42-4777000
Vallenevado.com - Sitting at the base of Chillan volcano, Termas de Chillán boasts 25,000 acres of skiable area and the longest run in South America at 8 miles. In addition to skiing, visitors can choose from a wide variety of activities, including snowmobiling and Alaskan Malamute dog sledding. In between skiing sessions, guests can visit the resort’s casino or take a dip in the thermal spa.
Termas de Chillán Ski and Spa Resort
Chillán, Chile
56-42-434200
Termaschillan.cl
