Valle Nevado Ski Resort
Valle Nevado ski resort is one of the most modern and newest ski centers in Chile. Furthermore, it is the largest in South America, and it is interconnected to the nearby centers of La Parva and El Colorado
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Basic Information
It is located on the mountain slopes of the Metropolitan Region, at 3025 meters (9,922 ft.) above sea level, and 60 km. (37 miles) from Santiago International Airport. Valle Nevado boasts a skiable area of 9000 hectares (21,600 acres) with 37 km. of tracks for skiers of all levels, from beginner to expert.Â
For snowboarding fanatics, Valle Nevado is the most modern mountain center in Latin America. Concerned about maintaning its high standards, it boasts a Snow Park and a Half Pipe, both of which are excellent choices for practicing freestyle. Actually, Valle Nevado's Half Pipe is the only one in Chile which is recognised by the International Skiing Federation.Â
The mountains that surround Valle Nevado are home to a great variety of animals, some of which are permanent residents, and others that are occasional visitors. Among the native birds, you can find the cóndor, which appears in our national shield.Â
Useful Info
Location
46 km. east of Santiago, Metropolitan Region.
When to go
From mid-June to mid-October.
Attractions
Mountain scenery
How to get there
Leaving Santiago towards the East (Kennedy Ave. and Las Condes Ave.), take the road to Farellones. It is paved road; after 32km there is an exit towards Valle Nevado, 2 km. before Farellones. From there, it is another 14 km. to the ski center.
Traffic is controlled by the police and snow chains are compulsory.
Between 8:00 and 14:00 traffic only goes up, and between 14:00 and 20:00 it only goes down.
Activities
Skiing, walking, snowboarding, paragliding, heliski, snowmobiles, sledges.
Services
Accommodation, meals, entertainment, transportation.
Surroundings
Farellones Village, La Parva Ski Center, El Colorado Ski Center.
Hotels
ÂValle Nevado Hotel  Recently remodelled by the architect Germán del Sol, it has become a small, exclusive, and luxurious lodge. It has 50 spacious rooms, with terrace and direct access to the tracks. We recommend its incredible french restaurants, and its entertainment options, such as piano bar, discotheque, heated pool, spa, cinema, minimarket, and ski shop. |
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| Puerta del Sol Hotel Characterized by its family style, it is located only 25 meters away from the ski trails. It is the largest hotel in Valle Nevado, with 115 rooms. Being part of the Valle Nevado Complex, you'll have access to restaurants, piano bar, discotheque, heated pool, spa, cinema, minimarket, and ski shop. |
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| Tres Puntas Hotel This hotel has a relaxed and youthful environment. It is just 60 meters away from the trails and it has 94 rooms. Being part of the Valle Nevado Complex, you'll have access to restaurants, piano bar, discotheque, heated pool, spa, cinema, minimarket, and ski shop. |
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Tracks and Lifts
Valle Nevado has a skiable area of 9 thousand hectares, 158 of which correspond to groomed runs. There is a total 39 tracks, with a length of over 37 km. The highest skiable point is the summit of Tres Puntas, at a height of 3.670 mts. and the lowest is at 2.860 mts.
The center is equipped with 19 snow making machines, covering over 6 kms of slopes, guaranteeing the practice of skiing throughout the season.
According to their difficulty level, the tracks are classified by colours: green for beginners (14%), blue for intermediates (30%), red for advanced (42%) and black for experts (14%).
For snowboarders, Valle Nevado has two special runs: Half Pipe and Border Cross with La Escondidalift.
Valle Nevado's lifts and their features:
| Nº | Name | Type | Length (mts) |
Height (mts) |
| 1 |
El Mirador | Quadruple chair | 1.416 | 324 |
| 2 |
El Prado | Triple chair | 579 | 145 |
| 3 |
El Vaivén | Double chair | 290 | 73 |
| 4 |
Andes Express | Quadruple chair | 1.676 | 420 |
| 5 | La Escondida | Surface (Platter) | 600 | 160 |
| 6 | Las Ballicas | Surface (Platter) | 900 | 248 |
| 7 | Tres Puntas | Surface (Platter) | 1.664 | 435 |
| 8 | Valle del Inca | Surface (Platter) | 766 | 256 |
| 9 | El Carrusel | Surface (Platter) | 100 | 17 |
| 10 | Telecuerda | Rope | 150 | 26 |
| 11 | Bambi | Kinder | 60 | 4 |
Trail map
Transportation
SEASON 2011
| Transfer one way in private service: rates per vehicule |
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| Auto | Van | Sprinter | Sprinter II | Mini Bus | ||
| Maximum capacity |
1 - 3 | 1 - 9 | 1 - 15 | 1 - 19 | 1 - 22 | |
| Capacity without luggage |
1 - 2 | 1 - 6 | 1 - 10 | 1 - 15 | 1 - 22 | |
| Capacity with luggage | 1 - 2 | 1 - 4 | 7 - 9 | 10 - 12 | 1 - 14 | |
| From | To | |||||
| Santiago airport | Portillo | US$266 | US$320 | US$342 | US$554 | US$611 |
| Santiago airport | Valle Nevado | US$174 | US$214 | US$246 | US$386 | US$418 |
| Santiago airport | Farellones | US$174 | US$214 | US$246 | US$386 | US$418 |
| Santiago | Portillo | US$255 | US$307 | US$329 | US$531 | US$585 |
| Santiago | Valle Nevado | US$154 | US$199 | US$225 | US$345 | US$375 |
| Santiago | Farellones | US$154 | US$199 | US$225 | US$345 | US$375 |
| Rates in USD until September 30, 2011 | ||||||
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