Valle Nevado

Ski resort · Santiago ·

Valle Nevado

Ski resort · Santiago ·

Andes ski resort with extensive trails, lessons, and dining

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Cam. Valle Nevado 1266, Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana, Chile Get directions

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11 All-inclusive Ski Resorts for Your Next Winter Trip

"If you want to extend ski season, head south to Valle Nevado: the ski-in, ski-out Andes resort offers half-board packages that include accommodations, lift tickets, and two daily meals, on-site equipment rental, and sits at around 10,000 feet (so add at least a day to acclimate); Ikon or Mountain Collective passes are valid here." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Valle Nevado

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The Ikon Pass Is Your Golden Ticket to Ski Resorts Around the World

"Located in the Andes, this Chilean resort provides skiing opportunities in the Southern Hemisphere's winter season."

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Valle Nevado

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"The Ultimate Day Trip: Ski the Andes While sitting at dinner one night in Santiago with my brother, it occurred to us that we should try to ski and snowboard the Andes while we were there for a few days. A quick ask at our hostel, and we were set up for the ultimate day trip, complete with gear and transportation to and from the Valle Nevado ski resort. There are numerous outfitters in Santiago that will put together an inexpensive day trip to the slopes at a moment's notice. After a long, yet scenic 46-kilometer ride from the city, you will exit the van and gaze longingly at the majestic Andes mountains. Valle Nevado is one of the more modern ski resorts, and it even played host to the World Snowboarding Championships in 2005. And with over 800 hectares of ski-friendly area, even the most elite athlete will not get bored on this terrain. If you're in Santiago, and have some time on your hands, this is the ultimate day trip."

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Valle Nevado

Ian R.

Google

Great ski resort! Well priced tickets but long lines on weekends so I’d recommend going on the weekdays at all costs. The staff were so friendly and the runs were interesting with little jumps. I loved their ski park and going off route sometimes

K C

Google

Good snow conditions and grooming. The roads to and from the resort are not an easy route and the weather can make this drive difficult, plus you have to have tire chains in your vehicle to go up to the resort. The staff is very nice and most speak a variety of languages.

525taut

Google

The hotel’s head receptionist is rude, offensive and doesn’t know the basics of the ski resort. She doesn’t understand the basics of customer service or politeness. This is particularly disappointing as it reflects poorly on the many other staff who do an excellent job such as the gentleman who looks after the ski room and the waiters. The hotel itself is totally run down and decrepit. Feels like something out of the 1980ies that hasn’t been renewed since. There was blood from prior guests on the bedsheets. The glasses at breakfast were constantly dirty. And the hotel charged all its guests for an extra night when they couldn’t leave due to road closures resulting from heavy snow — at the same time as they charged all the guests who couldn’t come up the road to the hotel for the same night. So in short the hotel profiteered extra much from the road closure and guests both leaving and arriving having their holidays messed up. In short I would strongly recommend avoiding the hotels in Valle Nevado and staying in private accommodation. This place does not understand customer service!

Marcos Paulo L.

Google

Our experience at Valle Nevado was very positive, especially since it was our first time skiing. Highlights: • We purchased the package with gondola + ski lesson + free time, and it was totally worth it. • The feeling of learning how to ski for the first time was amazing. • The 2-hour lesson, in groups of about 10 students per instructor, was well organized and perfect for beginners to learn the basics. • The resort’s structure is good and offers an unforgettable experience for those who have never practiced snow sports. Points to improve: • The process of renting ski equipment inside the resort is slow. We faced a long line and it took over 60 minutes to get everything ready. On top of that, the rental area is heated, and since we were already wearing multiple layers of winter clothing, it became uncomfortably hot. • Even though the package was paid in advance, we were required to leave a deposit of 100,000 CLP per person on a credit card. This was not clear before the purchase and can be a problem for travelers who are not prepared. • The lesson is excellent for beginners, but if you already have some experience, it may not be as useful since it only covers the basics. Summary: Valle Nevado is a great choice for anyone who wants a first skiing experience and to enjoy the snow in Chile. The structure, lessons, and views are totally worth it, but the equipment rental process could be better organized, and the deposit requirement should be made clearer in advance.

Reagan S.

Google

So it’s now 100% obvious that these reviews are fake. We just got back from this ski resort in chile. The level of trash this place was can not be put on a rating system. Bottom line is we paid $4,500 for 2 night in a suite and only stayed one. Do not waste your time. You will absolutely regret it.

Ximena M.

Google

It's great to ski. Restaurant and bar have notoriuosly poor selection of alcohol ans spirits. Take your own if you want anything of quality. As is with these locations, all good and products are very overpriced especially considering the quality. Everything else is fine.

Unisulov

Google

The place is marvelous but unfortunately there's a lack of people to manage the place, we arrived at 9 am to get our equipment at noon time, 3 hours just to finally enter the ski center, it needs more attention to this that affects our experience in Valle Nevado, it's not the crew fault as they try their best but the line was huge, try to go on a date that is not full of Chileans and foreigns

Timothy B.

Google

Phenomenal mountain. So much fun and so much beauty. Ski patrol was awesome and saved my life too!