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Valle Nevado, a ski resort, is about 50 kilometers from Santiago de Chile.
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VALLE NEVADO

📍Farellones, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

⬛ Steep & Deep🧗 Backcountry Access❄️ Powder Haven7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Jimmy Baikovicius · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,700 ft*
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Skiable terrain
2,225 acres*
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Avg snowfall
280 in*
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Lifts
13*

THE VIBE

Valle Nevado is an above-treeline ski area reached by mountain road from Santiago. The Prado and gondola sector offers easier pistes before riders move to higher terrain. Southern Hemisphere winter falls during the northern summer.

Best For

  • ✓Southern summer skiers
  • ✓Heli-skiing enthusiasts
  • ✓High-altitude adventures

Skip If

  • ✗You can't handle altitude
  • ✗You want trees and glades
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
10%
Intermediate
36%
Advanced
54%
Expert
0%
🎿Great for thrill-seekers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
12,008 ft*
Base elevation
9,580 ft*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Valle Nevado official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers45 / 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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Official resort website ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically mid June to early October

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.

Andes Cup (FIS South American Cup Park & Pipe)

Usually: Late July to September; timing varies by edition

Andes Masters

Usually: Late August to early September

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EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Use Prado/Góndola for easier pistes. The La Parva connection runs from Cima Ancla toward Tórtolas and suits intermediate to advanced skiers. Check ticket coverage and both areas’ reports, including the last return, before crossing. El Colorado has a separately reported connection.

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Cuando I

A beginner piste in the Prado/Góndola sector.

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Tap I

An intermediate choice in the same sector for riders ready to progress.

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Sightseeing gondola rides and mountain dining; seasonal introductory lessons on artificial snow.

Before you go: Summer tickets are separate from winter passes; operation depends on weather, safety and capacity.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

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

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 mid June to early 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
Sightseeing gondola rides and mountain dining; seasonal introductory lessons on artificial snow.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Summer tickets are separate from winter passes; operation depends on weather, safety and capacity.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.vallenevado.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
47
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

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.

Valle Nevado piste and sector report ↗Cuando I/II beginner, Tap I intermediate in Prado/Góndola. Separate La Parva and Colorado connection statuses. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Valle Nevado interconnection FAQ ↗Intermediate–advanced La Parva link via Cima Ancla and Tórtolas, check both mountain reports, ticket add-on may be required, return before lifts close. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain report and access roads ↗G21/G251 road status, directional road schedules and chain requirements under preventive alert. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Tres Puntas - Valle Nevado ↗82 habitaciones · 100 mts. de las pistas · Media pensión · Ticket de ski · Guarda esquí · Piscina · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Valle Nevado ↗The resort describes rooms and suites with mountain- or slope-view balconies, ski access from the lobby, storage and pool access. Lessons, rentals and interconnection tickets are additional services. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Puerta del Sol ↗The family hotel is near the slopes and offers connecting rooms and multiple bed configurations. The resort distinguishes these rooms from its self-catering apartments. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Valle Nevado hotels and apartments ↗The accommodation directory refers private apartment enquiries to HOM Chile and separately identifies serviced Aconcagua Ski Residences with equipped kitchens, living rooms, housekeeping and ski storage. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski & Snowboard School - Valle Nevado ↗2026 Valle Nevado school; ski and snowboard lessons; children ages 4–11; private and group formats; randonée, freestyle and competition. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Rental - Valle Nevado ↗Official Valle Nevado rental page: standard, prestige and demo gear; three service areas; exchange, tuning and repair; lockers. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

La Fourchette - Valle Nevado ↗An Andes restaurant pairing French cooking and a broad wine list with mountain views near Valle Nevado’s slopes. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bajo Zero ↗The resort describes a quick-service restaurant among the pistes with terraces, sandwiches, pizzas and drinks. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mirador del Plomo - Valle Nevado ↗A Hotel Puerta del Sol buffet with grilled meats, made-to-order pasta, fish, salads, and desserts. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

La Leñera - Valle Nevado ↗A lively hotels-area venue serving smoked meats, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, soups, and salads with beer after skiing. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Monte Bianco - Valle Nevado ↗A Valle Nevado Italian restaurant serving pasta, risotto, lasagna, salmon, and beef beside Valle Lounge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Valle Nevado 2027 winter passes ↗

    2027 winter passes are on sale, but this official page does not establish 2027 opening or closing dates.

  • Actividades de verano | Valle Nevado ↗

    Sightseeing gondola rides and mountain dining; seasonal introductory lessons on artificial snow.

  • Valle Nevado FAQ ↗

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

  • About Valle Nevado ↗

    The first-party About Valle Nevado page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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