When is chile ski season

To get to Valle Nevado you must travel the 46 kilometers that separate it from Santiago, taking the paved road 32 kilometers to Farellones until the turnoff to Valle Nevado.

From there, you must drive another 14 kilometers to the ski center. It is a road with many curves, so it is recommended to drive with caution. During the winter you must use snow chains and the transit is limited, being from to hours uphill; and from to hours only downhill.

The ski season in Valle Nevado begins in June and runs through September, even in October in the case of heavy snow. It is considered high season on the weekends, winter break second and third week of July , Independence Day holiday week of the 18th and 19th of September and holidays.

Mid-season is from Monday to Friday in July, September and October; except the days that are considered high season. Low season is all other dates not listed, which are June and August; except holidays and public holidays.

Valle Nevado is open Monday through Friday, excluding holidays; and you can go up and down all day. The Octagon Lodge is a more value option with bunk style rooms with private bathrooms, and the Inca Lodge offers affordable hostel-style accommodations.

At Portillo, we focus on the cuisine as seriously as we do skiing. All ski weeks and mini weeks include four daily meals breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner in the hotel dining room or the Self Service Cafeteria for Inca Lodge guests.

Our on-mountain restaurants are a great alternative for lunch al fresco or inside on cold days, with salads and grill options. The Portillo Bar has a full menu with empanadas and casual cuisine, as well as fondue and sushi accompanied by live piano music. We want your stay in Portillo to be memorable, so here are some tips to help you plan, so that you can have an incredible and hassle-free vacation.

Ski Portillo is a resort with a full range of hotel amenities and services, available for guests staying in Portillo for a ski week or a mini-week during the Chile ski season.

With stunning views of the Lake of the Incas and surrounding peaks, this is a popular place to relax with friends and to watch the sunset after a day skiing. Portillo offers daily complimentary afternoon yoga classes for all levels, as well as morning stretching.

Other fitness activities such as dance lessons are offered in the yoga room. Every evening, guests can enjoy featured movies for adults and kids as well as any major sporting events and news. Check the Daily Bulletin, placed around the hotel, which lists activities and the movie of the day. Ideal for meeting friends and sharing a pleasant conversation by the fire or enjoying our live music band, with a wide range of appetizers and sandwiches or the traditional Portillo fondue or fresh sushi.

With a full bar, lounge, dance floor and DJ booth, the Portillo Disco is a fun place to relax and dance. Open Sunday to Friday starting at 5p. Our caring and experienced staff will keep children entertained and learning, while parents enjoy the slopes. Daycare is complimentary for children ages four to seven.

Massage services are available at the Portillo Spa from 2p. Relax after a day of travelling with a relaxing massage or help your legs recover with a deep-tissue massage. We recommend that guests reserve their massages in advance. Start Explore. About Us. As a result of the low base, skiing is mostly reserved for groomed terrain at the moment.

As of July 7, It appears that no new snow is forecast for Valle Nevado in the next five days. It is always tough to have a slow start to the season after a summer of anticipation.

However, the pure joy of being back on snow for the first time since is surely enough to appreciate the joy of the mountains.

Catching some air on opening day at La Parva, Chile. Image: Facebook After a mostly non-existent ski season, several ski resorts in Chile have opened for the ski season. A late June sunset at El Colorado, Chile.