El Colorado
Chile's most accessible ski resort just an hour from Santiago, with sunny pistes, a beginner-friendly base, and great value lift tickets.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
873m (2,864ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,333m (10,935ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,460m (8,071ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
450cm (177in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
22
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
18
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,011 ha
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
El Colorado sits high in the central Chilean Andes, on the slopes above the Mapocho valley east of Santiago. This is dry, sunny, high-alpine terrain well above the tree line, in the continental interior of the cordillera.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Santiago (SCL), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
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