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| Gentileza Termas de Chillan |
Situated 1,650 mts above sea level, with 28 runs, 35 km groomed
and maintained and a skiable area of 10,000 hectares. With 9 lifts
(on triple seat, three double seats and five surface) it has the
longest run in South America, at 13kms. 30% of the area is for
beginners, 40% for intermediate and 30% only for experts. There
is a vertical drop of 1,100 mts and the first snowpark of South
America. It is also one of the centers which offers the most alternative
activities, for example, Nordic skiing, randonee, heliski, snowmobiles
and sledges. The thermal center has nine blue-water pools which are open all
year round. With many beautiful natural attractions, summer here
offers our visitors a recreational and relaxing retreat.
Season 2008: Opening June, 2008.
Location
Bío-Bío region, 194 km to the east of Concepción. Chillán
is 82 km to the west. Location
When to go
All year. Ski season is between 15th of June and the 15th
of October.
Attractions
Termas de Chillán, Chillán Volcano, Cerro Nevados de Chillán.
How to get there
Santiago-Chillán (407 km.): by air or by land, public
or private transportation. By land, take the Ruta 5 South.
Chillán-Ski Center (82 km.): By public or private
transportation,
leave Chillán towards the east on a road which borders
the river. The last 27km are unpaved. See
Transport
Activities
Skiing, nordic skiing, randonee, snowboarding, heliski,
snowmobiles, sledges, horseback riding, trekking, mountaineering,
mountain biking. Index
of Activities
Services
Accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment.
Surroundings
Shangri-la, Cave of Los Pincheira, Las Trancas. |
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Hotels
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Robledal Hotel
Valle de Las Trancas Km 72
Located in Las Trancas, only 5 from the slopes of Termas de Chillán.
This ski resort stands up surrounded by a centenary oak forest.
Distributed in two levels, it has 20 wide and cozy rooms, in addition to spectacular suites, that become an apartment when it joins with the next room.
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Gran Hotel Termas de Chillán
Ski Center
the Gran Hotel has 120 well-appointed rooms, restaurants, game rooms, conference facilities, bar, store, hair salon, fitness gym, squash court, children's day care center, full-service hot springs spa, 3 hot springs pools, and a host of other amenities to provide you with world-class comfort. |
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Pirimahuida Hotel
On the Trancas district about 7 km (4 MI) from the Resort
Surrounded by a spectacular landscape of waterfalls, snow
capped mountains, and the Chillán volcano. It features transfer service to the
Resort so guests can enjoy our hot springs facilities, SPA, and planned
excursions.
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Packages
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Mini Ski Week in the Chillan Hot Springs Grand Hotel
Discover the “Las 3 Marías” (the 3 Marias), the longest ski trail in South America containing fascinating virgin snow inserted amongst the forest
Program from 5 days /4 nights US$ 789
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Ski Week in Chillán Hot Springs
Discover the “Las 3 Marías” (the 3 Marias), the longest ski trail in South America containing fascinating virgin snow inserted amongst the forest
Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 1380
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Ski in the Chillan Hotsprings Condominium Resort Basic
You will experience an unforgettable stay, while you enjoy the best snow at a superior Ski Center
Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 1265
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Spa week in Chillan Hot Springs
Considered by many to be the best hot springs resort in Chile, Chillan Hot Springs is situated at 5,248 ft (1,600 m) above sea level and combines thermal activity with a modern ski center.
Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 1520
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Ski Week on the Pirimahuida Hotel
A week of luxury at the Hotel Pirimahuida. An excellent alternative to enjoy a privileged environment. Enjoying the wonders of Termas de Chillan.
Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 750
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Ski in the Chillan Hotsprings Condominium Resort Full
Seven nights of accommodations at the Chillan Hot Springs Ski Center. Definetely made for family enjoyment.
Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 1050
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Ski
Centers: The Privilege of a Narrow Strip of Land
Activities:
Skiing 
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Slopes and Ski-Lifts
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Termas de Chillán has a ski-able area of 10 thousand hectares,
the biggest in the country, with 28 runs (35kms in total) and
a drop of 1,100mts.
30% of the runs are graded easy, 40% intermediate and the other
30% as difficult. The grades are marked by colors, with green
being "very easy", blue being "easy",
red "intermediate", and black
"difficult". Las Tres Marías is the emblematic slope of this center as it is
the longest in South America (13 km) and runs through beautiful
native forests. Termas de Chillán also has a Snowpark for snowboarding which is
250 mts long and has a Half Pipe, Quartes Pipe, Fun Box and Jump. In the center there are 11 lifts, of which 4 are double seats (Silla
Peta is now in operation), 1 is a triple seat and 6 are surface
lifts. The Don Otto lift is the largest in the country, at 2,500
Mts.
| Nº |
Name |
Type |
Length (m) |
Drop (m) |
| 1 |
El Tata |
Double Seat |
1,050 |
120 |
| 2 |
La Cascada |
Surface |
41 |
366 |
| 3 |
Novicios |
Surface |
400 |
30 |
| 4 |
La Mami |
Double Seat |
450 |
32 |
| 5 |
Don Otto |
Double Seat |
2,500 |
700 |
| 6 |
Don Beno |
Triple Seat |
1,100 |
350 |
| 7 |
El Chueco |
Double Surface |
1,305 |
275 |
| 8 |
Pillín |
Double Surface |
1,000 |
220 |
| 9 |
El Fresco |
Double Surface |
1,500 |
200 |
| 10 |
El Cóndor |
Double Surface |
593 |
197 |
| 11 |
Silla Peta
(now in operation) |
Double Seat |
1,600 |
390 |

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Tickets
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Tickets can be bought from the ticket office in the first car park,
at the bottom of the "El Tata" lift and in the office which is in
the parking lot at the side of the Center 1,800.
High Season: Jul05-Ago17,
Sep06- Sep21, as well as every Saturday, Sunday and all the
holidays of the season.
Low Season: Remaining times.
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High Season |
Low Season |
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Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
| Daily |
US $36 |
US $25 |
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| Weekly |
US $244 |
US $168 |
US $200 |
US $143 |
Note
- Wednesday is Women's Day, tickets are US $23 (High) and US $19
(Low).
- Children are considered to be less than 12 years old with identification.
Prices in American dollars may vary depending on market driven exchange
rates. 
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Ski School
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Termas de Chillan offers a ski school with international instructors
who gives lessons for all levels and the different forms of snow
sports as mentioned above. There are two types of classes: private and group. The duration
of the former can vary between 1hr and 1 day. Group lessons, however,
last 2 hours. For youngsters between 3 and 8 years old, there is a Mini Ski School
which has instructors specialized in teaching in an entertaining
and fun way. There is also a "baby lift" especially for them. The
classes can be one hour, half day or a complete day including a
special lunch.
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Adult |
Child |
| Individual (1 hour) |
US $70 (1 o 2 people) |
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| Group (2 hours) |
US $396 (1 o 2 people) |
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| Full Day (6 hours) |
US $385 (5 to 10 people) |
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Equipment Rental
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At Termas de Chillán there are three Ski Rental stores, at the
Gran Hotel, and at the main Center 1.800,
where you can rent accessories and complete equipment for skiing
and snowboarding for both adults and children.
| Ski equipment
(skis, boots, poles) |
| Adult per day |
US $29 |
| Child per day |
US $42 |
| Snowboarding
equipment (snowboard, boots) |
| Adult per day |
US $42 |
| Child per day |
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Where to Eat
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| Restaurant Shangrila |
International food |
| Restaurant
Montañés |
Swiss food |
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