La Parva
An exclusive Chilean second-home enclave high in the Andes, linked to El Colorado and Valle Nevado as the Tres Valles area.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,010m (3,314ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,630m (11,909ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,620m (8,596ft)
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
30
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
400 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
25%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
La Parva sits high in the central Andes east of Santiago, in Chile's Metropolitan Region. This is dry, continental high-alpine terrain well above the tree line, with open slopes and long views across the surrounding peaks.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Santiago (SCL), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
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