Snow & Ski
Ski and snowboard resorts in the Chilean Andes.
La Parva will open two more weekends: skiing until November 1
La Parva is extending its 2026 season and will open from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October and from October 30 to November 1, with up to five lifts. What we know, how to get up the mountain and what is happening with Valle Nevado and the Farellones road.
The best places to ski in Chile: 8 ski resorts, 2026 prices and how to get there from the airport
The best places to ski in Chile in 2026: Valle Nevado, Portillo, La Parva, El Colorado, Nevados de Chillán, Corralco, Antillanca and Lagunillas. Lift ticket prices, slope kilometers, how to get there from Santiago airport and why Brazilians and Europeans come.
Skiing into November: Valle Nevado extends its 2026 season
Valle Nevado is extending its ski season into November thanks to the October snowfall. When La Parva, El Colorado and Chile's other resorts close.
Valle Nevado: guide to Chile's largest ski resort
Slopes for every level, nightlife and the best on-mountain hotel infrastructure: a guide to Valle Nevado, an hour and a half from Santiago.
El Colorado and La Parva: skiing in Farellones an hour from Santiago
The two ski resorts closest to Santiago, linked to Valle Nevado by the Tres Valles pass: what sets them apart and how to choose which one to ski.
Portillo: Chile's most historic ski resort, next to Laguna del Inca
Host of world championships and training ground for international ski teams: a guide to Portillo, Chile's most iconic ski resort.
Nevados de Chillán: skiing and hot springs at the foot of an active volcano
One of the longest ski runs in South America and natural hot springs in the same place: a guide to Nevados de Chillán, in the Ñuble region.
Corralco: boutique skiing on Lonquimay Volcano
One of Chile's least crowded ski resorts, deep in Araucanía: a guide to Corralco, on the slopes of Lonquimay Volcano.
Antillanca: the family-friendly ski resort in the Los Lagos region
Near Puyehue National Park and a chain of volcanoes and lakes: a guide to Antillanca, one of Chile's southernmost ski resorts.
Skiing in Pucón: the ski slope on Villarrica Volcano
The same volcano you climb in summer, you ski in winter: a guide to Pucón's ski resort, on the slopes of Villarrica Volcano.
How much does it cost to ski in Chile: a price guide by resort
Lift tickets, equipment rental, lessons and lodging: what to expect budget-wise depending on which ski resort you choose in Chile.
When is ski season in Chile: a guide by resort
Chile's ski season runs from June to September or October depending on the resort and the year: when it makes sense to travel based on what you're after.
What to bring to ski in Chile for the first time: gear and clothing
A practical guide to what gear and clothing to bring (or rent) for a first ski trip to Chile, without overspending on unnecessary purchases.