🇨🇱 SANTIAGO METROPOLITAN, CHILE
Valle Nevado
Chile's largest ski resort — high altitude Andean powder
GOOD SNOW
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Light overnight snow — 2" fresh. Just below freezing at 30°F. Heavy snowfall forecast this week — 27" total expected.
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Storm Window
10 Day Outlook
TODAY · Jul 28
36°F
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TMRW · Jul 29
33°F
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THU · Jul 30
42°F
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FRI · Jul 31
43°F
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SAT · Aug 1
31°F
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SUN · Aug 2
34°F
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MON · Aug 3
31°F
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TUE · Aug 4
35°F
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WED · Aug 5
41°F
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THU · Aug 6
38°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
Jan
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Best months highlighted · Current: Jul
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 · Jul 28
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GOOD SNOW
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$750
Hotel per night~$130
Weekend est.~$1140
5 day est.~$1400
Week est.~$1660