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Chilean ski resorts and snowboarding in Chile

Chilean ski resorts are extemely popular places to ski and snowboard for British skiers.

Known for skiing in more different countries than any other nation, skiers from the UK take a large number of ski holidays in the ski resorts chile offers. So what do the world's most travelled skiers and snowboarders love so much about chilean ski resorts?

Below are Chile ski resort reviews for all of the top Chilean winter resorts - here you can find the best family ski resorts in chile and world class Chilean snowboard resorts in the Chilean mountains.

If you're looking for your perfect ski resort chile is likely to have what you're looking for!

Top 10 Best Ski Resorts in Chile

El Colorado/ Farrellones in Chile

Chile's oldest and biggest resort is also the closest to Santiago ( 45km/28 miles ) with all the big-city après ski atmosphere and attractions that means. The first lift was erected way back in 1936.

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Expert Trails
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snoman says

Chile's oldest and biggest resort is also the closest to Santiago ( 45km/28 miles ) with all the big-city après ski atmosphere and attractions that means. The first lift was erected way back in 1936.

El Colorado/ Farrellones
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass$276
Resort OpenJun 2013Resort CloseOct 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Valle Nevado in Chile

A smart French designed resort with international cuisine prepared by European chefs. Close to Santiago, the resort is currently being expanded with the on-going target of being both top in the southern hemisphere, and potentially one of the top resorts in the world. Heliskiing is particularly popular with minimum re... [more Valle Nevado]

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
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Expert Trails
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snoman says

A smart French designed resort with international cuisine prepared by European chefs. Close to Santiago, the resort is currently being expanded with the on-going target of being both top in the southern hemisph... more

Valle Nevado
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass?
Resort OpenJun 2013Resort CloseOct 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

La Parva in Chile

Built by Europeans, commercialised by Americans, and run by locals since 1989, includes Chile's first quad chair lift. It's the most northerly of the areas near to Santiago and the base for most of the great and the good (and the rich) of Santiago who have second homes here, leaving it very quiet in the week. This w... [more La Parva]

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
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Advanced Trails
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Expert Trails
 9 runs 9km
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snoman says

Built by Europeans, commercialised by Americans, and run by locals since 1989, includes Chile's first quad chair lift. It's the most northerly of the areas near to Santiago and the base for most of the great an... more

La Parva
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassChillean Peso?
Resort OpenJun 2013Resort CloseNov 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Portillo in Chile

Chile's original resort and important in world skiing, hosting numerous international events including the 1966 World Championships. People began sk iing from the Argentina-Chile railway line in 1890. Virtually all of the resort's accommodation and activities concentrated in the huge hotel complex. Today there's one... [more Portillo]

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Chile's original resort and important in world skiing, hosting numerous international events including the 1966 World Championships. People began sk iing from the Argentina-Chile railway line in 1890. Virtuall... more

Portillo
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassChillean 150000
Resort OpenJun 2013Resort CloseOct 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Termas De Chillan in Chile

A ski and spa resort with South America's longest chair ( the 2500m Don Otto ) and trail ( 7.4km/4.5 miles). Hot springs greet skiers returning from a hard day on the slopes, with thermal health services. A new 5 star hotel opened in July 1997. 10,000 hectares (24,710 acres) of heliskiing terrain can be accessed fr... [more Termas De Chillan]

Beginner Trails
 4 runs 17km
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Intermediate Trails
 4 runs 16km
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Advanced Trails
 7 runs 6km
25% 
Expert Trails
 13 runs 13km
46% 

snoman says

A ski and spa resort with South America's longest chair ( the 2500m Don Otto ) and trail ( 7.4km/4.5 miles). Hot springs greet skiers returning from a hard day on the slopes, with thermal health services. A n... more

Termas De Chillan
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass?
Resort OpenMay 2013Resort CloseOct 2014
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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All Chilean Ski Resorts

In Chile ski resort types are fairly diverse. Chilean ski resorts range from the out and out mountain towns to chic exclusive Chilean ski resorts and purpose built modern resorts. Each is among the best in its own niche, so you really need to think about what you're looking for from a ski resort in Chile, before booking a Chilean skiing holiday.

The truth is that Chilean ski resorts come in all different shapes and forms and, while most resorts in chile are good for most types of skiing and snowboarding - if you know what kind of ski holiday you're looking for, and find a Chilean ski resort aimed at exactly your type of winter holiday, you can be sure of a ski trip to remember.

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