🇨🇱 SANTIAGO METROPOLITAN, CHILE
Valle Nevado
Chile's largest ski resort — high altitude Andean powder
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10 Day Outlook
TODAY · Sep 13
43°F
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TMRW · Sep 14
44°F
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TUE · Sep 15
47°F
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WED · Sep 16
49°F
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THU · Sep 17
48°F
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FRI · Sep 18
47°F
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SAT · Sep 19
46°F
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SUN · Sep 20
35°F
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MON · Sep 21
32°F
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TUE · Sep 22
42°F
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About
Valle Nevado is Chile's largest ski resort, sitting at over 3,000m in the Andes just 60km from Santiago. Connected with El Colorado and La Parva to form the largest ski area in South America, Valle Nevado offers excellent powder skiing when Northern Hemisphere resorts are closed for summer.
The Mountain
Cóndor for big mountain off-piste, Ollita for powder tree skiing, Colorado connection for maximum terrain.
Ideal Conditions
Andean storm system, temperatures below -10°C for dry powder, clear days for the views
Best Months
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Best months highlighted · Current: Sep
Trip Planner
Valle Nevado Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into Santiago (SCL). 1.5hr drive up to Valle Nevado. Stay on-mountain.
Saturday
Full day skiing — connect to El Colorado and La Parva for variety.
Sunday
Morning laps, drive back to Santiago, fly home.
Santiago Ski Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive Santiago, drive to Valle Nevado.
Day 2
Explore Valle Nevado terrain.
Day 3
Connect to El Colorado and La Parva.
Day 4
Day trip to Portillo — different style resort.
Day 5
Powder day at Valle Nevado.
Day 6
Santiago city — wine, food, culture.
Day 7
Fly home.
Local Knowledge
01
Valle Nevado is the most accessible Andean resort from Santiago — 1.5hr drive.
02
The altitude is significant — acclimatize in Santiago first before heading up.
03
Chilean wine is world class — try a Carmenere at a Santiago restaurant.
04
The Andes backdrop is spectacular — clear days offer views to Argentina.
05
Book midweek to avoid Santiago weekenders crowding the slopes.
Best Window
Day 1 · Sep 13
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Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$750
Hotel per night~$130
Weekend est.~$1140
5 day est.~$1400
Week est.~$1660