Southern Hemisphere, 2026 season
The last weeks of Andes snow
The 2026 Andes season closes between late September and late October. There is still deep snow up high in Chile and Argentina. Here are the resorts staying open longest with the best snow, and where to book a hotel before it ends.
Book hotels →Book now: Portillo and Las Leñas close first, at the end of September. The high resorts, Valle Nevado, Nevados de Chillan, Corralco and Pucon, hold snow into October.
Where the snow is still deep
🇨🇱 Corralco
Open until Oct 20
🇨🇱 Portillo
Open until Sep 30
🇨🇱 Nevados de Chillan
Open until Oct 15
🇦🇷 Las Leñas
Open until Sep 24
🇨🇱 Valle Nevado
Open until Oct 5
🇦🇷 La Hoya
Open until Oct 5
🇨🇱 El Colorado
Open until Oct 5
🇦🇷 Cerro Castor
Open until Oct 5
🇨🇱 Book a hotel in the Chilean Andes
🇦🇷 Book a hotel in the Argentine Andes
Late-season Andes skiing: questions
When does the Andes ski season end in 2026?
Roughly between late September and late October. Portillo and Las Leñas close first, while high resorts like Valle Nevado and Nevados de Chillan, plus Villarrica-Pucon, run into late October.
Is it worth skiing the Andes in September or October?
Yes. Late season means long sunny days, spring snow up high, fewer crowds and lower hotel prices. Stick to the high-altitude resorts and check the live snow report before you book.
Which Andes resort has the best snow right now?
By our snow score, Corralco, Portillo and Nevados de Chillan lead, followed by Las Leñas, Valle Nevado and La Hoya. Check each resort's live snow report for today's conditions.