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Chile Skiing: A Guide to Skiing Near Santiago

Why Ski in Santiago, Chile?


If you are considering a ski holiday in South America, you should consider skiing in Santiago, Chile. Few towns in the world provide such convenient access to high-quality skiing, with the Andes slopes within 60 to 90 minutes from downtown.


The top ski areas close to Santiago, where to rent snowboard and ski equipment, and insider advice on what to see, do, and eat in Chile's energetic city are all covered in this book. In order to maximize your stay, we'll also offer recommendations for ski trips that incorporate time spent in the city based on our more than 20 years of experiencing Santiago.


Ski Resorts in Santiago, Chile


Santiago is the gateway to Chile’s Tres Valles (Three Valleys) ski region, which includes Valle Nevado, La Parva, and El Colorado/Farellones. These resorts make excellent day trips or multi-day stays, depending on your schedule.


Valle Nevado


Founded in the late 1980s by French entrepreneurs, Valle Nevado is Chile’s most modern resort. It boasts:


  • 900 hectares of skiable terrain

  • A base elevation around 3,000 meters (10,000 feet)

  • Stunning Andean views and sunsets

  • Multiple hotel and dining options for overnight stays

  • It’s particularly popular with international visitors and is also known for heli-skiing.


La Parva


Just before Valle Nevado lies La Parva, one of the oldest ski resorts in the region, dating back to just after WWII. Today it’s favored by Santiago’s elite ski culture and offers:


  • World-class skiing with runs up to 4 km long

  • More than 15 lifts

  • A traditional, alpine-style ski village atmosphere


El Colorado / Farellones


El Colorado/Farellones, the nearest ski resort to Santiago, is frequently disregarded but is definitely worth a trip. It has some of the greatest lift-accessed off-piste terrain in central Chile, assuming you know where to go. It is well-known for its family-friendly atmosphere in Farellones and its skilled "sidecountry" access in El Colorado.


Santiago Beyond the Slopes


When you’re not skiing, Santiago has plenty to explore. The city has undergone a tourism boom in recent years, transforming into a destination filled with culture, nightlife, and gastronomy.


Conclusion: Skiing Santiago, Chile


One of the few capitals in the world where you can experience world-class skiing one day and lively city life the next is Santiago. Some of the greatest ski terrain in South America is within an hour's drive from Valle Nevado, La Parva, and El Colorado/Farellones.


Santiago's culture, cuisine, nightlife, and breathtaking Andean vistas more than make up for the city's often restricted availability of ski rentals. Santiago is an important stop on any Chilean ski experience, regardless of whether you're here for a day trip to the slopes or want to combine skiing with a complete cultural escape.
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