Chile
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Región: Santiago
Valle Nevado is the biggest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere with a great quality of snow thanks to its positioning and altitude.Created in 1988 in the form of a project between France and Chile, following the model of the french resort les Arcs, it has now a privileged place at the heart of the Andes. The Valle Nevado ski centre stands out for its hotel infrastructure located at the foot of the slopes, renovated ski lifts, a magnificent ski school and the spectacular views of Cerro Plomo (5,424 metres high).
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Valle Nevado ski resort
The Valle Nevado ski resort is located 46 km east of Santiago, the capital of Chile. It is located in the Sierra de el Plomo in the Andes Mountains. 10 years after its inauguration, the Valle Nevado ski resort became 100% Chilean managed, making numerous investments in order to be able to offer the customer a quality ski area.
The base of the resort is located at 3,025 metres and has 9,000 skiable hectares, forming, together with El Colorado and La Parva, the region of “the three valleys of the Andes” with 10,700 hectares of skiable terrain and more than one hundred kilometres of slopes between the three resorts.
The ski slopes
The ski area of the Valle Nevado ski resort extends from 2,860 metres to 3,670 metres above sea level (810 metres difference in altitude), with a skiable surface area of 900 hectares and 40 km of skiable slopes (19 km of blue slopes, 13 km of red slopes and 8 km of black slopes).
It also has numerous ski lifts, including 1 cable car, 5 chair lifts, 1 T-bar, 7 chair lifts and 1 ski lift carpet, to facilitate the ascent.
Ski resort activities in Valle Nevado ski resort
The Valle Nevado ski resort offers ski and snowboard schools, with more than 30 years of experience it has become a national and South American reference, so you can take private or group lessons. You can also experience an incredible descent with torches. You can also go snowshoeing while you admire the landscape.
In addition, you can eat or have a drink in a Lounge Bar, on the heights. This is an excellent option to breathe fresh air and disconnect from the city. In the middle of the mountain range you will be able to enjoy delicious flavours while observing a beautiful panoramic view of the mountain.
Sustainable development of the Valle Nevado ski resort
The commitment of all those who work and collaborate with the sustainable development of Valle Nevado, shareholders, board members, managers, advisors and collaborators constitute an individual and collective commitment that everyone must fulfill and enforce.
As a company, they believe that for the sustainable and profitable development of the company, it is essential that the activity is carried out with respect for the current regulations, a transparent and honest relationship with consumers and a commitment to a good working environment for its employees.
The above is being achieved through:
COMMITMENTS TO A GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT, RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RESPECT FOR THE MOUNTAINS,
in order to give people and future generations access to services in a sustainable way over time.
Unforgettable experiences in Valle Nevado
The most daring and adventurous have the option of heli-skiing, accessing unexplored places, with descents of up to 2,000 metres in height.
For those who wish to go on hiking routes and high mountain excursions, the Valle Nevado ski centre is a magnificent place to discover magnificent places, where nature, snow and mountains fill the Andean valleys with splendour.
Get ready for the best winter of your life!
Valle Nevado mountain resort in summer
During the summer season, you can enjoy a chairlift ride that allows you to see a wonderful view of the Andes Mountains with their flora and fauna. If you wish, you can go trekking through the trails of the Andes Mountains, which allows you to ascend slowly with a mountain guide, and get to know all its corners where native species live. You can also go mountain biking if you want to go at a higher speed.
Hotels in Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado Hotel ****
Valle Nevado Vip Apartment
Valle Nevado Vip is located at the foot of the slopes of Valle Nevado Ski Resort. It offers self-catering flats, a fitness centre and free WiFi in public areas.
The flats feature a seating area, cable TV, a private bathroom with a spa bath, a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with mountain views.
There is a communal sauna, a hot tub and a terrace. Ski storage, ski equipment rental and laundry facilities are available.
Hotel HF
Hotel HF offers accommodation 16 km from Valle Nevado Ski Resort and 50 km from downtown Santiago. Hotel HF features free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool available only in summer.
All rooms include a private bathroom, heating and cable TV. There is also a restaurant serving international cuisine and a bar serving drinks and snacks.
Hotel HF is 3 km from El Colorado Ski Resort, while Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport is 70 km away.
Skiing in Valle Nevado: the resort’s highlights
Valle Nevado, located in the Andes Mountains 46 kilometers east of Santiago, Chile, is one of South America’s most outstanding ski resorts. Here are its main highlights:
- With more than 9,000 hectares of skiable terrain, Valle Nevado is the largest winter resort in the southern hemisphere, offering a wide variety of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort has 44 slopes distributed as follows: 14% for beginners, 25% intermediate, 41% advanced, and 20% expert.
- The longest slope stretches for 2.1 kilometers, providing challenges for skiers of all levels.
- Valle Nevado has 17 ski lifts, including: 1 gondola lift, 1 high-speed quad chairlift, 2 triple chairlifts, 2 double chairlifts, and 11 T-bar lifts.
- These lifts have a total transport capacity of 20,205 people per hour, reducing waiting times and optimizing the experience on the slopes.
- Snow spots
- Snowpark: For freestyle enthusiasts, the resort offers a snowpark equipped with modules and rails adapted to different skill levels, providing a safe space for practicing and improving techniques.
- Heliskiing and heliboarding: Valle Nevado is renowned for offering heliskiing and heliboarding services, allowing skiers and snowboarders to access virgin snow in the Andes Mountains, accompanied by expert guides and enjoying unique descents in a spectacular setting.
- Accommodation: Three main hotels (Hotel Valle Nevado, Hotel Puerta del Sol, and Hotel Tres Puntas) and private apartments.
- Gastronomy: Various restaurants and cafes offering everything from international cuisine to local specialties.
- Ski and snowboard school: Classes for all levels taught by certified instructors.
- Equipment rental: Full ski and snowboard rental service.
- Medical center: Emergency care and first aid at the base of the resort.
- Natural surroundings and panoramic views: Located on the slopes of Cerro El Plomo (5,424 m), Valle Nevado offers breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains. The altitude of the resort, with a base at 3,025 meters and a maximum elevation of 3,670 meters, guarantees excellent snow conditions throughout the season, which traditionally runs from June to October.
