Andes Ski & Wine – Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Ski Portillo
Andes Ski & Wine – Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Ski Portillo
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Pricing
$$ / $$$
Difficulty
Easy
Ski Season
July - October
Getting There
Fly into Santiago, followed by a transfer to the resort.
What's Included
- International Flights (based on specific departure city)
- Lodging in Valle Nevado with Breakfast / Dinner
- Lodging in Portillo with Meals
- Lodging in Santiago with Breakfast
- Lift Passes
- Ski / Snowboard Rentals
- Ground Transportation
- Excursions
What's Not Included
- Lunches
- Dinners in Santiago
- Helicopter and Backcountry Skiing
*Services can be arranged.
ABOUT THE RESORT
Welcome to the Andes Mountains of Chile! Your adventure begins in the heart of the Maipo Valley wine region of Santiago. From there it’s time to head to the lofty Andes Mountains, ascending the spectacular road to the ski village of Valle Nevado. There you will spend 4 days skiing/snowboarding the wonderful terrain at Valle Nevado, La Parva, and El Colorado Resorts.
After skiing these world class resorts, it’s time to give your legs a break and be immersed in the vibrant culture of Santiago. There you will spend a few days exploring this beautiful city, visiting a well-known winery, and a full day adventure to Vina del Mar & Valparaiso on the coast.
Chile is one of the top wine producing countries in the world and with over 100 wineries within a few hours drive of Santiago, it is not difficult to understand why.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Santiago – Valle Nevado
Arrive in Santiago, meet and greet
- Transfer to Valle Nevado
- Check in at hotel
- Skiing
- Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 2-4: Valle Nevado/La Parva/El Colorado Resorts
- Breakfasts at hotel
- Skiing
- Dinners in village
- Overnights
Day 5: Valle Nevado – Santiago
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Santiago
- Check in at hotel
- City tour
- Afternoon winery excursion
- Overnight at hotel
Day 6: Santiago – Vina del Mar & Valparaiso
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full day excursion to the coast
- Early evening return to hotel
- Overnight
Day 7: Santiago – Ski Portillo
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Ski Portillo
- Skiing
- Apres ski snacks, dinner, and overnight at hotel
Day 8-9: Ski Portillo
Day 8-9: Ski Portillo- Breakfast at hotel
- Skiing
- Lunch/apres ski snacks/dinner
- Overnights
Day 10: Ski Portillo – Santiago Airport
- Breakfast at hotel
- Skiing
- Transfer to Santiago Airport
- Flight home
PHOTO GALLERY
RESORTS IN THE AREA
- Lifts
- Quad 2
- Triple 1
- Double 1
- Surface Lifts 10
- Vertical
- Vertical Drop 2,963 ft/903 m
- Top Elevation 10,936 ft/3,333 m
- Bottom Elevation 7,972 ft/ 2,430 m
- Annual Snowfall
- 16 Feet / 5 Meters
- Terrain
- Beginner 15%
- Intermediate 40%
- Advanced 35%
- Expert 10%
- Designated Runs
- 77, which equals about 2500 acres
- Off-Piste & Backcountry
- The out-of-bounds here is remarkable, with several bowls, faces and couloirs that are so steep, they will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up!
- Terrain Park
- There are two parks, but no half pipes.
- Lifts
- Quad 2
- Triple 1
- Double 1
- Surface Lifts 10
- Vertical
- Vertical Drop 3,150 ft/960 m
- Top Elevation 11,909 ft/3,630 m
- Bottom Elevation 8,760 ft/ 2,670 m
- Annual Snowfall
- 16 Feet / 5 Meters
- Terrain
- Beginner 15%
- Intermediate 45%
- Advanced 30%
- Expert 10%
- Designated Runs
- 30, which equal 23 miles of terrain (37 km)
- Off-Piste & Backcountry
- There is very nice ski touring behind the Piuquenes lift, and some other great spots off the Valle Nevado/La Parva ridge-line. Steep chutes abound above Las Aguilas lift (out of the resort).
- Snowmaking
- Yes, covering a large area
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Yes
- Terrain Park
- 16 Feet / 5 Meters
- Lifts
- High-speed Detachable Quad 12 – 1
- Triple 1
- Double 1
- Surface Lifts 6
- Vertical
- Vertical Drop 2,657 ft/810 m
- Top Elevation 12,041 ft/3,670 m
- Bottom Elevation 9,838 ft/ 2,860 m
- Annual Snowfall
- Top Elevation 12,041 ft/3,670 m
- Terrain
- Beginner 14%
- Intermediate 30%
- Advanced 42%
- Expert 14%
- Designated Runs
- 42
- Off-Piste & Backcountry
- There is some incredible terrain off the Valle Nevado/Colorado ridge line, which drops to the road (steep faces and chutes that will challenge even the best free riders!). In addition there is some wonderful terrain behind the upper mountain.
- Snowmaking
- yes
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Yes
- Terrain Park
- Yes, but there is no half pipe
- Lifts
- Quads 3
- Triple 1
- Double 1
- “Slingshot” 4
- Surface 5
- Vertical
- Vertical Drop 2,664 ft/812 m
- Peak Elevation 10,860 ft/3,310 m
- Base Elevation 8,196 ft/2,498 m
- Annual Snowfall
- Annual Snowfall 24.6 feet / 7.5 meters
- Terrain
- Beginner 20%
- Intermediate 30%
- Advanced 20%
- Expert 30%
- Designated Runs
- 28 which equal 26 miles of terrain
- Off-Piste & Backcountry
- Great chute skiing if you are willing to hike for it, as well as some easy traverses to access the chutes which exit onto the Inca Lake (only when frozen!). Portillo is home to famous couloirs, such as the Super C and others, which are very long and steep.
- Snowmaking
- Yes, on the Palteau side of the mountain, but not the Laguna lift side.
- Terrain Park
- Intermediate 30%
