Portillo

Chile's legendary ski resort in a remote Andean setting where the US ski team trains in summer, known for unique slingshot lifts.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
1,070m (3,510ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,310m (10,860ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,590m (8,497ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
500cm (197in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
35
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
125 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
40%
Advanced
35%

Best For

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Location

Portillo sits high in the Chilean Andes near the Argentine border, in the Valparaíso region's interior. Set well above the tree line around a frozen lake, the terrain is purely high-alpine, dry, and dramatic, far from any town.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Santiago (SCL), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.

Directions

The road over the Andes can close after heavy snowfall.

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