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Sunset over Laguna del Inca beside Ski Portillo, framed by the snow-covered Andes.
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PORTILLO

📍Portillo, Valparaiso, Chile

🏔️ Expert Paradise💎 Hidden Gem🏞️ Scenic Cruiser⬛ Steep & DeepIndependent

Photo: Nbendersky · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,412 ft
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Skiable terrain
1,235 acres
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Avg snowfall
201 in
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Lifts
14

THE VIBE

Portillo’s yellow hotel overlooks Laguna del Inca in the Chilean Andes. Guests can stay in the hotel, chalets or lodges, and day visitors can buy lift tickets when available. Beginners have lower slopes around Corralito, while Roca Jack is served by one of the unusual Va et Vient lifts for experts. The 1966 World Championships are part of the resort’s racing history.

Best For

  • âś“Expert skiers interested in Roca Jack
  • âś“Groups looking for a social, lodge-based ski week
  • âś“Visitors who enjoy high-alpine terrain and lake views

Skip If

  • âś—You want extensive terrain variety
  • âś—You prefer independence over all-inclusive
  • âś—Budget is a concern

TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
11%
Intermediate
31%
Advanced
31%
Expert
26%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
10,860 ft
Base elevation
9,448 ft
Longest run
1.5 mi*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Open the latest official map ↗Portillo trail map guide
Terrain DNA · editorial
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Groomers50 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Typically late June to late September

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

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Festival Portillo (International Music Academy & Festival)

Usually: Mid-to-late January, about 10 days

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MUST-SKI RUNS

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Roca Jack

Legendary steep chute - expert only

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Garganta

The Throat - narrow and committing

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Juncalillo

Long cruiser with stunning lake views

Sources & planning context

Other names · Ski Portillo

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically late June to late September

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 ↗
Official website
https://skiportillo.com/en/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1235
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
35
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
10860
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
201
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
14
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
1412
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
9448
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: 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.

Hotel Portillo meal-package information ↗Only the meal-package paragraph; reused retained Hotel Portillo evidence. Other narrative is not newly verified. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Portillo official lodging details ↗Portillo’s iconic 123-room ski-in/ski-out hotel offers lake- or valley-view rooms, suites, and family apartments for up to six guests. Its ski-week and mini-week packages explicitly include a daily lift ticket, four daily meals, and hotel facilities; the page also names the dining room, cinema, and post-ski hot tub. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Octagon Lodge official lodging details ↗A simple Portillo lodge with shared-room formats for two to four guests, each with a private bathroom, telephone, Wi-Fi, toiletries, and hair dryer. Ski packages include a weekly lift ticket, four meals per day in the hotel dining room, and access to Hotel Portillo facilities and activities. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Inca Lodge official lodging details ↗A hostel-style Portillo lodge with simple shared rooms for up to four guests and separate multi-fixture bathrooms for men and women. Budget travelers still receive lift tickets, four meals daily, and access to Hotel Portillo facilities including the pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, living room, and library. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Portillo Ski School ↗Lessons are purchased independently of accommodation and all-inclusive packages. · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Portillo terrain and lifts ↗The resort limits day tickets and overnight capacity. Its Va et Vient surface lifts are recommended for experts and serve Roca Jack and other steep zones. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Santiago–Portillo transport ↗Portillo Tours & Travel arranges airport or city transfers for a separate charge. Check departure details and weather policy when booking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Getting to Portillo ↗The resort is close to the international border. Chilean authorities determine the road opening and Mendoza travelers should check the Argentine approach. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Portillo day visitor guide ↗Day tickets are offered. Day visitors have limited hotel access. On-site stay formats include hotels, chalets and lodges; the closest town is Los Andes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Portillo season update ↗Official site announces 2026 season has finished and invites 2027 bookings. No 2027 opening or closing dates established from the page checked. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Termas de Jahuel · visitor questions ↗Santa María spa hotel near San Felipe with indoor and outdoor thermal pools, a whirlpool and full-board packages. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Portillo ski racing for guests ↗Guest race coaching is available for adults and young racers. The Sol de Portillo guest race is separate from visiting national teams' training. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Portillo equipment rental and workshop ↗The resort offers standard and high-performance rentals for children and adults, daily or weekly. Its workshop fits and waxes skis and snowboards. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Singles ski trip: Portillo, best ski resort for singles vacations ↗Hotel Portillo includes dining-room meals in ski-week and mini-week stays, with four daily meals including traditional Chilean tea at 5pm. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Dining at Portillo | Tío Bob’s & Mountain Restaurants in Chile ↗A stone-cabin mountain restaurant with a large deck overlooking Inca Lake and 360-degree Andes views, serving barbecue, sandwiches, soups, salads, wine, beer, and espresso. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Ski Portillo 2027 outlook ↗

    Official site announces 2026 season has finished and invites 2027 bookings. No 2027 opening or closing dates established from the page checked.

  • Ski Portillo mountain facts ↗

    The official Ski Portillo mountain facts page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Portillo trail map guide ↗

    The first-party Portillo trail map guide page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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