Nevados de Chillán
Chile's longest piste (13 km) on an active volcano: vast off-piste terrain, hot springs, and big snowfall.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,100m (3,609ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,700m (8,858ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,600m (5,249ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,000cm (394in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
32
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
9
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
500 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
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Nevados de Chillán sits in the southern Andes of central Chile, high in the mountains east of the city of Chillán. This is rugged volcanic country well above the tree line, with a continental, snow-heavy climate.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Concepción (CCF), about 3 hours from the resort by road.
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