El Colorado vs Valle Nevado
El Colorado and Valle Nevado are neighbouring resorts in Santiago Metropolitan Region - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | El Colorado | Valle Nevado |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Very good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Very good |
| Budget | Very good | Good |
Beginners
El Colorado
Good
Valle Nevado
Very good
Intermediates
El Colorado
Good
Valle Nevado
Good
Experts
El Colorado
Limited
Valle Nevado
Not ideal
Off-piste
El Colorado
Limited
Valle Nevado
Not ideal
Terrain Park
El Colorado
Not ideal
Valle Nevado
Not ideal
Families
El Colorado
Limited
Valle Nevado
Limited
Snow Confidence
El Colorado
Good
Valle Nevado
Very good
Budget
El Colorado
Very good
Valle Nevado
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | El Colorado | Valle Nevado |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 67.6 km | 47.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 890 m | 700 m |
| Lifts | 17 | 17 |
| Top elevation | 3480 m | 3679 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~126cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €55 | €65 |
Piste
El Colorado
67.6 km
Valle Nevado
47.3 km
Vertical drop
El Colorado
890 m
Valle Nevado
700 m
Lifts
El Colorado
17
Valle Nevado
17
Top elevation
El Colorado
3480 m
Valle Nevado
3679 m
Snow reliability
El Colorado
very reliable snow
Valle Nevado
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
El Colorado
December (~126cm)
Valle Nevado
No data
Day pass
El Colorado
€55
Valle Nevado
€65
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose El Colorado if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Valle Nevado if...
you're learning to ski or you want the most reliable snow.