Valle Nevado has extended its ski season for a second time and will operate until Tuesday, December 1, 2026, the first time in its history it opens in December. With that date, the resort in the Andes above Santiago will reach 154 days of operation after receiving more than 7.4 meters of snow this winter, Diario Financiero and The Clinic reported on October 30.
The season was originally due to end on October 18. On October 8 the resort announced a first extension to November 8, which we covered in this story, and it now adds three more weeks. "When we announced we would extend the season to November 8, we were already setting a milestone," general manager Dominique Rudloff said, as quoted by Nevasport.
Valle Nevado until December 1: the calendar
From November 8, Valle Nevado will no longer open every day. It will run on selected dates, mainly Friday-to-Sunday weekends, with reduced hours from 8:30 to 14:00, to make the most of the best morning snow and for safety reasons, according to The Clinic.
| Operating dates | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Until November 8 | Regular season operation | Usual resort hours |
| November 13, 14 and 15 | Friday to Sunday | 8:30 to 14:00 |
| November 20, 21 and 22 | Friday to Sunday | 8:30 to 14:00 |
| November 27, 28 and 29 | Friday to Sunday | 8:30 to 14:00 |
| November 30 and December 1 | Monday and Tuesday | 8:30 to 14:00 (season closing) |
Source: Valle Nevado, via The Clinic and Nevasport, October 30, 2026. The mountain report on vallenevado.com showed 13 runs and 5 lifts open on November 1, with 734 cm of snow accumulated over the season. Conditions change daily: check the report before going up.
A record season at Valle Nevado
The resort, owned by the US group Mountain Capital Partners, expected more than 310,000 visits when it was due to close on October 18. With the extensions, it expects to beat that figure: "Although the final numbers are still some way off, we will exceed that number," Rudloff said. The final tally will be known after closing.
| Valle Nevado 2026 season | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Closing | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | DF / The Clinic |
| Days of operation | 154 | DF / The Clinic |
| Snowfall over the winter | More than 7.4 meters | DF / The Clinic |
| Expected visits | More than 310,000 | DF / The Clinic |
| Base elevation | 3,025 meters | The Clinic / Nevasport |
| Trips on the pass shared with La Parva (since 2025) | More than 45,000 people | The Clinic |
| Children under 12 who skied free in 2026 | More than 25,000 | The Clinic |
"Reaching 154 days of operation is possible not only because we have received more than 7.4 meters of snow," but thanks to the teams' work, the general manager added. The season was marked by a winter of exceptional snowfall: in the same range, Portillo closed on October 11 with 1,254 cm of snowfall.
Who skis at Valle Nevado: the weight of Brazil
Of day-ticket buyers, 70% are Chilean and 30% foreign, and two in three foreigners come from Brazil. At the resort's four hotels (Hotel Valle Nevado, Puerta del Sol, Tres Puntas and Aconcagua Ski Residences) the ratio flips: 85% of guests are foreign, and 60% of them Brazilian, according to DF. Brazil's weight matches official figures: 116,709 Brazilians arrived in Chile in August, more than Argentines, as we reported in this story.
| 2026 visitor profile | Chileans | Foreigners | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day ticket | 70% | 30% | 2 in 3 foreigners from Brazil |
| Hotel guests | 10-15% | 85% | 60% Brazilian; United States and Argentina, 10-15% each |
Source: Valle Nevado, via Diario Financiero and The Clinic, October 30, 2026. Guest percentages are approximate, as reported by the resort.
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Valle Nevado will be practically alone in November. La Parva announced it would operate until November 1, according to Nevasport (October 19), and most resorts closed on October 18. To compare resorts, prices and elevations, see our guide to every ski resort in Chile and our Valle Nevado guide.
On prices, the resort does not publish rates on its home page. In the 2026 season an adult day ticket reached 93,000 Chilean pesos, according to the data we compiled in how much it costs to ski in Chile; tickets for the November dates are sold at vallenevado.com. If it's your first time, also see what to bring to ski in Chile: spring snow gets heavier in the afternoon, one reason for the 14:00 closing time.
Frequently asked questions
Until when is Valle Nevado open in 2026?
Until Tuesday, December 1. From November 8 it opens only on selected dates: November 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29, plus November 30 and December 1.
What are Valle Nevado's hours in November?
From November 8, 8:30 to 14:00, for safety and to make the most of the best morning snow.
Is this the first time Valle Nevado opens in December?
Yes. According to the resort, it is the first time in its history it operates in December.
How much snow fell at Valle Nevado in 2026?
More than 7.4 meters over the winter, according to the resort. Its mountain report showed 734 cm accumulated as of November 1.
