Valle Nevado Ski Resort Guide
Valle Nevado, Chile
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 66 miles |
| Highest Lift | 12,037ft |
| Resort Height | 9,367ft |
| Nearest Airport | Santiago |
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Valle Nevado
The ski area of Valle Nevado is in the Chilean Andes at an altitude of 9,367ft, with 66 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Valle Nevado is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Chile and has direct access to 66 miles of downhill skiing, with 34 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 9,367ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 12,037ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Valle Nevado is highly rated by Snowboarders.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Valle Nevado?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Valle Nevado.
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Ski Area Stats
Valle Nevado Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 66 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Valle Nevado Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 12,037ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 9,449ft |
| Resort Altitude (Valle Nevado) | 9,367ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,671ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Valle Nevado has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Valle Nevado?
This ski resort is in the Chilean Andes in Lo Barnechea, Provincia de Santiago.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Valle Nevado is Santiago, 43 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 7,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 20 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Valle Nevado open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Early June, and usual closing is Late Sept.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
