NEVADOS DE CHILLÁN

📍Las Trancas, Nuble, Chile

🏞️ Scenic Cruiser 🧗 Backcountry Access 💎 Hidden Gem 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser Independent ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Sernatur / Marca Chile · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

Vertical drop: 3,182 ft^*
Skiable terrain: 1,375 acres^*
Avg snowfall: 394 in^*
Lifts: 13

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CCP

Concepcion Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

✈️

SCL

Santiago International

About 6.5–7.5 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

From Chillán, follow Ruta N-55 through Valle Las Trancas to the ski area or arrange a transfer through your accommodation. Drivers should check the day’s mountain-road notice because police may control uphill and downhill traffic. Match parking at Plaza Tata, Willy or Otto to your planned activity.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Hotel Termas Chillán

hotel · Mountain resort area · near the ski slopes

Choose it for a hotel stay that gives skiing and time at the spa equal weight. The view and bedding vary by room category.

Spa staysCouples

🏊Heated pools💆Alunco spa

Sources & planning details

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Nearby stay

Cabañas Los Nevados

cabin · Valle Las Trancas · drive up to the ski area

Choose a cabin by layout and group size if you want to cook after skiing. Arrange the trip up the valley separately.

Self-cateringFamilies and groups

🍳Equipped kitchens in listed family cabins

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Nearby stay

Hotel Nevados

hotel · Nevados de Chillán mountain area · near the ski slopes

It suits skiers who want to return to a thermal pool at their hotel. Confirm ski-base transport and meal terms when reserving.

Thermal bathingResort hotel stays

🏊Thermal swimming pools

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Nearby stay

Hostal Los Ñirres

hostel · Valle Las Trancas · road transfer to the ski area

Solo visitors can ask for a shared room, while a group can book privately and still use the kitchen.

Independent travelersShared-kitchen stays

🍳Guest kitchen

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Nevados de Chillán, compare a booked room or rental around Las Trancas with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Nevados de Chillan, Termas de Chillan, Chillan

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid June to mid October

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Summer trekking, climbing and bouldering, canopy zipline, camping, bike park and thermal-water activities.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning: Summer daily activities are based at Plaza Tata and the resort's activity centers.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website: https://www.nevadosdechillan.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 4921; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 8202; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 23; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 13; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Reported average snowfall (in), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Nevados de Chillán mountain report ↗The operator lists Tres Marías Altas and Bajas as intermediate and Tres Marías Bosque as beginner. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski-centre arrival guide ↗Police can set directional controls on Ruta N-55 through Las Trancas to the ski area. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski-area services ↗The operator identifies parking sectors at Plaza Tata, Willy and Otto. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Chile Travel thermal baths ↗The destination recommends arranging transfers and describes thermal-pool visits in the area. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Termas Chillán ↗The current hotel operator offers rooms, mountain activities, dining and the Alunco spa, with heated pools and sauna. Ask what each stay includes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nevados de Chillán — Hotel Nevados ↗Operating resort hotel near the ski slopes with thermal pools, rooms and restaurant. Day programmes and hotel stays have separate reservations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cabañas Los Nevados — cabins and facilities ↗Named Las Trancas cabin property with detached units, including two-storey family cabins with equipped kitchens, wood stoves and a terrace grill. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hostal Los Ñirres ↗Las Trancas hostal in a native forest setting with private rooms for families, shared sleeping accommodation, kitchen and parking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nevados de Chillán ski and snowboard school ↗Private instruction is booked by discipline. The instructor covers access during the lesson. A full-day ticket and equipment are separate. The children's beginner Mini Escuela is ski-only and based by Plaza Otto parking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Backchillan Guides, guided randonnée ↗The Las Trancas operator offers guided touring on skis or splitboards around the Nevados de Chillán volcanic complex, with routes varying by objective and physical demand. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Backchillan, backcountry ski touring and splitboarding ↗The guide lists required touring equipment and local rental options in Las Trancas. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Valle Las Trancas | Fogón y Carnes ↗The Las Trancas restaurant offers grilled meats, local dishes and cocktails, with a dining room and terrace. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

SERNATUR | Fogón & Carnes Ltda. ↗Chile’s tourism service registers this restaurant in Las Trancas, on the Termas de Chillán road. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nevados de Chillán | Parque de Agua Termal ↗Cafetería Aguas Calientes is beside the thermal park pools, by Hotel Alto Nevados. Its café serves Chilean dishes, sandwiches, drinks and sweets. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nevados de Chillán current official news ↗
No 2027 ski operating dates established. The 2027 mountain-bike event is not a winter ski schedule. Recent official notices report a September 2026 fire at Hotel Alto Nevados; accommodation availability requires confirmation.
Nevados community notice following September fire ↗
Affected premises closed and fenced; do not assume Hotel Alto Nevados is available for 2027.
Actividades Outdoor ↗
Summer trekking, climbing and bouldering, canopy zipline, camping, bike park and thermal-water activities.
Nevados de Chillán — Lifts and Slopes ↗
Nevados de Chillán publishes 23 pistes and 13 lifts.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CCP

Concepcion Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

✈️

SCL

Santiago International

About 6.5–7.5 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Hotel Termas Chillán

hotel · Mountain resort area · near the ski slopes

Choose it for a hotel stay that gives skiing and time at the spa equal weight. The view and bedding vary by room category.

Spa staysCouples

🏊Heated pools💆Alunco spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Alunco spa, Heated pools.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Cabañas Los Nevados

cabin · Valle Las Trancas · drive up to the ski area

Choose a cabin by layout and group size if you want to cook after skiing. Arrange the trip up the valley separately.

Self-cateringFamilies and groups

🍳Equipped kitchens in listed family cabins

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Equipped kitchens in listed family cabins.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Hotel Nevados

hotel · Nevados de Chillán mountain area · near the ski slopes

It suits skiers who want to return to a thermal pool at their hotel. Confirm ski-base transport and meal terms when reserving.

Thermal bathingResort hotel stays

🏊Thermal swimming pools

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Thermal swimming pools.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Hostal Los Ñirres

hostel · Valle Las Trancas · road transfer to the ski area

Solo visitors can ask for a shared room, while a group can book privately and still use the kitchen.

Independent travelersShared-kitchen stays

🍳Guest kitchen

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Guest kitchen.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page