Valle Nevado, Andes

Valle Nevado: 5 things to know before you go

Andes, Chile ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Valle Nevado sits at 3,025 metres above the Andes, a sleek purpose-built resort 60 km east of Santiago. Born in 1988 from a French Compagnie des Alpes vision, it offers Chile's highest base, dependable powder from late June to early October, and panoramic terrain that opens onto the Tres Valles interconnect.

1.Is the snow reliable in Valle Nevado?

Generally yes. From 3025 m at the base to 3670 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 85/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is a compact area, 37 km of piste on 14 lifts, best for a short break or a focused trip rather than a full week. The terrain is balanced (9 green, 17 blue, 12 red, 6 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Valle Nevado stands out for snow-sure high-altitude slopes and a vast, multi-sector domain.

5.When is the best time to go?

In the Southern Hemisphere the season runs roughly Jun 27 to Oct 5 (the local winter), with July and August the most reliable.

The full Valle Nevado guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Valle Nevado have?
About 645 m of vertical, from a 3025 m base to 3670 m at the top.
Is Valle Nevado part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 37 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Valle Nevado good for beginners?
Yes. With 9 green and 17 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Valle Nevado
4.613.7k reviews
โ‚ฌ100
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Valle Nevado

Excellent ยท 13.7k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Valle Nevado, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 13,715 reviews). It sits about 300 m from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Valle Nevado, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 300 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
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โ‚ฌ100/ night
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Hotel Puerta Del Sol - Valle Nevado
4.3323 reviews
โ‚ฌ95

Hotel Puerta Del Sol - Valle Nevado

Very good ยท 323 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Valle Nevado, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

โ‰ˆ 300 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
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โ‚ฌ95/ night
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