Valle Nevado
The largest ski resort in South America linked with three other resorts offering 7,000 acres of skiable terrain.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
832m (2,730ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,670m (12,041ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,860m (9,383ft)
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
37
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
13
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
240 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
20%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
40%
Best For
Location
Set high in the Andes east of Santiago, Valle Nevado sits well above the tree line in Chile's Metropolitan Region. This is dry, continental high-alpine terrain, with open bowls and rocky peaks rising over the surrounding valleys.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Santiago (SCL), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
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