Nevados de Chillán was named "Chile's Best Ski Resort 2026" at the World Ski Awards, according to the official winners list published on [worldskiawards.com](https://worldskiawards.com/winners/2026). It is the ninth time the Ñuble Region resort has won the category in the award's 14 editions, and the fifth in a row since 2022.
At the same ceremony, Hotel Termas Chillán won Chile's best ski hotel and Hotel Antumalal, in Pucón, Chile's best ski boutique hotel. Worldwide, the best ski resort award went to Val Thorens, in France.
Chilean winners at the World Ski Awards 2026
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| Times Chile's best ski resort | 9 |
| Wins in a row | 5 |
| Times best ski hotel (Termas de Chillán) | 8 |
| Category | 2026 winner | 2025 winner | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile's best ski resort | Nevados de Chillán | Nevados de Chillán | World Ski Awards |
| Chile's best ski hotel | Hotel Termas Chillán | Hotel Termas Chillán | World Ski Awards |
| Chile's best ski boutique hotel | Hotel Antumalal | Hotel Nevados de Chillán | World Ski Awards |
The World Ski Awards are run by World Luxury Media Group and honour ski resorts, hotels and operators every year based on votes from the public and the industry (World Ski Awards). It is not a technical ranking of snow or slopes.
Nevados de Chillán and Chile's World Ski Awards record
In the 14 editions with a Chilean category (2013-2026), the country's best ski resort award has gone to only three places: Nevados de Chillán (9 times), Portillo (3) and Valle Nevado (2). Nevados won from 2017 to 2020; in 2021 the award went to Portillo and since 2022 it has been Nevados again, according to the World Ski Awards archive.
| 2,026 | Nevados de Chillán | Hotel Termas Chillán |
| 2,025 | Nevados de Chillán | Hotel Termas Chillán |
| 2,024 | Nevados de Chillán | Hotel Termas Chillán |
| 2,023 | Nevados de Chillán | Valle Corralco Hotel & Spa |
| 2,022 | Nevados de Chillán | Hotel Portillo |
| 2,021 | Portillo | Hotel Termas Chillán |
| 2,020 | Nevados de Chillán | Hotel Portillo |
| 2,019 | Nevados de Chillán | Hotel Termas Chillán |
| 2,018 | Nevados de Chillán | Gran Hotel Termas de Chillán |
| 2,017 | Nevados de Chillán | Gran Hotel Termas de Chillán |
| 2,016 | Valle Nevado | Hotel Valle Nevado |
| 2,015 | Portillo | Hotel Portillo |
| 2,014 | Valle Nevado | Gran Hotel Termas de Chillán |
| 2,013 | Portillo | Hotel Portillo |
What Nevados de Chillán offers
Nevados de Chillán sits on the slopes of the volcanic complex of the same name, in the Andes of the Ñuble Region, and combines ski runs with hot springs, which sets it apart from the resorts near Santiago. We cover it in detail in our guide to Nevados de Chillán, skiing and hot springs.
The 2026 snow season is over at most of the country's resorts; the award is mainly useful for planning winter 2027. If you are comparing resorts, see our guide to every ski resort in Chile and the one on Portillo and Laguna del Inca.
The winners in Argentina and worldwide
| Category | 2026 winner |
|---|---|
| World's best ski resort | Val Thorens (France) |
| World's best ski hotel | W Verbier (Switzerland) |
| Argentina's best ski resort | Catedral Alta Patagonia |
| Argentina's best ski hotel | Loi Suites Chapelco Hotel |
| United States' best ski resort | Deer Valley Resort |
| Canada's best ski resort | The Lake Louise Ski Resort |
Source: World Ski Awards, 2026 winners, checked on 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best ski resort in Chile in 2026?
According to the World Ski Awards 2026, Nevados de Chillán, in the Ñuble Region.
How many times has Nevados de Chillán won?
Nine times: from 2017 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2026. Portillo won in 2021.
What is the best ski hotel in Chile?
In 2026, Hotel Termas Chillán; in the boutique category, Hotel Antumalal.
