Skiing in Chile
Chile offers spectacular Andean skiing with resorts like Portillo, Valle Nevado, and La Parva within easy reach of Santiago. The season runs June to October, making it perfect for Northern Hemisphere summer skiing.
Chile Ski Regions Map
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Ski Regions in Chile
Explore ski areas in Chile
Santiago Metropolitan Region
Santiago Metropolitan Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, with 9 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 2,254m to 3,679m, giving a vertical range of 1,425m. Across the area there are 180km of prepared pistes. There are 276 runs in total - 100 easy, 125 intermediate, 47 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 54 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 15 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include El Colorado, La Parva, Valle Nevado and Farellones. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €56 on average.
Araucania Region
Araucania Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, with 7 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,249m to 2,390m, giving a vertical range of 1,141m. Across the area there are 44km of prepared pistes. There are 49 runs in total - 22 easy, 12 intermediate, 13 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 19 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 8 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Corralco, Las Araucarias (Formerly Llaima), Centro Ski Pucón and Quebrada Honda Ski & Snow. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €57 on average.
Maule Region
Maule Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, with 5 ski resorts to explore. Notable resorts in the area include Parque Guaiquivilo, Planchón, Vilches and Alto del Padre. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €55 on average.
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, with 3 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 369m to 574m, giving a vertical range of 205m. Across the area there are 7km of prepared pistes. There are 17 runs in total - 1 easy, 6 intermediate, 9 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 1 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 chairlift. Notable resorts in the area include Cerro Mirador, Los Tres Morros and Tenerife. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €47 on average.
Los Lagos Region
Los Lagos Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, with 2 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,051m to 1,649m, giving a vertical range of 598m. Across the area there are 22km of prepared pistes. There are 25 runs in total - 11 easy, 10 intermediate, 3 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 7 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 3 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Estación Esquí Antillanca and Volcán Osorno. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €55 on average.
Nuble Region
Nuble Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, with 2 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,528m to 2,402m, giving a vertical range of 874m. Across the area there are 25km of prepared pistes. There are 39 runs in total - 17 easy, 16 intermediate, 6 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 11 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 8 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Valle Hermoso and Nevados de Chillán (Formerly Termas de Chillán). The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €55 on average.
Valparaiso Region
Valparaiso Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, with 2 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 2,583m to 3,350m, giving a vertical range of 767m. Across the area there are 15km of prepared pistes. There are 27 runs in total - 14 easy, 2 intermediate, 10 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 14 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 5 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Portillo and Arpa. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €63 on average.
Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region
Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 975m to 1,293m, giving a vertical range of 318m. Across the area there are 7km of prepared pistes. There are 15 runs in total - 7 easy, 4 intermediate, 4 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 2 ski lifts serve the slopes. The main resort is Cerro El Fraile. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €55 on average.
Biobio Region
Biobio Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 1,393m to 1,900m, giving a vertical range of 507m. 3 ski lifts serve the slopes. The main resort is Antuco. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €55 on average.
Los Ríos
Los Ríos is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, home to a single ski resort. The main resort is Bosque Nevado - Huilo huilo. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €55 on average.
O'Higgins Region
O'Higgins Region is a ski destination in Chile, part of the South America region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 2,244m to 3,110m, giving a vertical range of 866m. Across the area there are 22km of prepared pistes. There are 24 runs in total - 10 easy, 6 intermediate, 6 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 6 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 chairlift. The main resort is Centro de Ski Chapa Verde. The ski season typically runs from June to October. A daily adult lift pass costs around €55 on average.
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