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It is not only the newest winter resort in our country, it is also the
largest and most modern. Located at 3,025 meters (9,922 ft.) above sea
level, 60 km. (37 miles) from Santiago, Valle Nevado boasts a skiable
surface area of 9,000 hectares (21,600 acres) and an 810-meter
(2,656-ft.) drop. Together with La Parva and El Colorado-Farellones, these
three ski centers form the largest skiing area in South America. In
addition, the center has the capacity to create snow and cover 30% of the
surface area.
For snowboarding fanatics, Valle Nevado is concerned with staying on top of
modern technology and maintains its Snow Park and Half Pipe in perfect
condition. The Half Pipe provides an ultimate experience in the
frequently-practiced Free Style method; and the Snow Park has a special area
reserved for jumps, tricks and spins (can also be used with skis).
This season, the ski center also features programs specifically set aside
for heliskiing and heliboarding. There is a Bell 407 helicopter available in
Valle Nevado that takes skiers and snowboarders to altitudes of 4,500 meters
(14,760 ft). Accompanied by experience guides, you can descend slopes of
untouched snow and drop more than 2,000 meters (6,560 ft.), sliding down the
steep hillsides of the majestic Andes Mountain Chain.
The ski center features the constant supervision of 20 of its own ski
patrols on the slopes. Added to this team is the support from the body of
ski patrols of Chile (ten extra volunteers during the weekends, vacations,
and holidays). They comprise people trained in First-Aid and mountain
rescue.
2008 Season: Opening June, 2008.
Location
46 km. to the east of Santiago, Metropolitana Región. Location
When to go
From the middle of June to the middle of October.
Attractions
Mountain scenery
How to get there
Leaving Santiago towards the Oriente (Avda. Kennedy and Avda. Las Condes), take the road to Farellones. It is paved and after 32km there is a turning for Valle Nevado, 2km before Farellones. From there it is another 14km to the ski center.
Traffic is controlled by the police and it is obligatory to carry snow-chains. Between 8:00 hrs and 14:00 traffic only goes up and between 14:00 and 20:00 it only goes down. See Transport
Activities
Skiing, walking, snowboarding, paragliding, heliski, snowmobiles, sledges. Index of Activities
Services
Accommodation, food, entertainment, transportation.
Surroundings
Villa Farellones, La Parva Ski Center, El Colorado Ski Center. |
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 Valle Nevado Hotel
Ski Center
It is the smallest and most exclusive of the hotels in the Valle Nevado complex. It comes with 53 spacious guestrooms with terrace. It offers direct access to the ski trails. The hotel has restaurants, piano bar, discotheque, heated swimming pool, spa, cinema, mini-market and ski shop. |
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 Tres Puntas Hotel
Ski Center
This hotel posses a relaxed and youthful ambiance. It is found only 60 meters from the ski trails and has 94 guestrooms. Within the complex it has restaurants, piano bar, discotheque, heated swimming pool, spa, cinema, mini-market and ski shop at your disposal. |
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 Puerta del Sol Hotel
Ski Center
Characterized by its family style, is situated only 25 meters from the ski trails. It is the largest of the hotels in Valle Nevado, and has 115 guestrooms. Within the complex you have access to restaurants, piano bar, discotheque, heated swimming pool, spa, cinema, mini-market and ski shop at your disposal. |
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| Transport |
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Transport to Valle Nevado
Another alternative to accede to the center, is through companies that make daily trips from Santiago.
- KL Adventure -
Address: Unimarc Cantagallo, Las Condes, Santiago
Telephone: (2) 217 91 01
Frequency: Immediate availability
Leaves from: Airport, Unimarc Cantagallo Supermarket, Ski Rental.
Departure time: As you require, apart from transport to Farellones which leaves at 8:30 am. |
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- Manzur Expediciones -
Address: Sotero del Rio 475, Of. 507
Telephone: (2) 777 4284
Frequency: Immediate availability
Leaves from: Plaza Italia (Metro Baquedano)
Departure time: 8:00 am
* This service requires a reservation by telephone. |
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- Ski Total -
Address: Avda. Apoquindo 4900 Local 37-46 (Ed. Omnium), Providencia, Santiago
Telephone: (2) 246 6881
Frequency: Immediate availability
Leaves from: Omnium building, Cantagallo, Mall Los Trapenses
Departure time: 8:00 and 9:00 am |
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 Ski Centers: The Privilege of a Narrow Strip of Land
Activities: Skiing
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Valle Nevado has a ski-able area of 9 thousand hectares, of which 158 hectares correspond to groomed and maintained runs, there are 37 in total. The highest ski able point is the summit of Tres Puntas, at an altitude of 3,670 mts, and the lowest is 2,860 mts.
The center is equipped with 19 machines for making snow, which can cover 6 kilometers of slopes, guaranteeing skiing throughout the season.
 There are four levels of slopes, they are green for beginners (14%), blue for intermediates (30%), red for advanced (42%) and black for experts (14%).
For snowboarding, Valle Nevado has two special runs: Half Pipe and Border Cross with the La Escondida lift.
| Nº |
Name |
Type |
Length (m) |
Drop (m) |
| 1 |
El Mirador |
Quadruple seat |
1.416 |
324 |
| 2 |
El Prado |
Triple Seat |
579 |
145 |
| 3 |
El Vaiven |
Double Seat |
290 |
73 |
| 4 |
Andes Express |
Quadruple Seat |
1.676 |
420 |
| 5 |
La Escondida |
Surface (Platter) |
600 |
160 |
| 6 |
Las Ballicas |
Surface (Platter) |
900 |
248 |
| 7 |
Tres Puntas |
Surface (Platter) |
1.664 |
435 |
| 8 |
Valle del Inca |
Surface (Platter) |
766 |
256 |
| 9 |
El Carrusel |
Surface (Platter) |
100 |
17 |
| 10 |
Telecuerda |
Rope |
150 |
26 |
| 11 |
Bambi |
Kinder |
60 |
4 |
| Tickets |
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The ticket office for ski passes is situated to the left of the entrance of Hotel Puerta del Sol. Guests of the hotel have a pass included as part of their package, but if they want to ski at another ski center, they can buy their tickets from this office.
High Season: Weekends and public holidays, and time between July 07th and August 15th.
Low Season: Remaining time.
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High Season |
Low Season |
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Adult |
Child/Senior |
Minor |
Adult |
Child/Senior |
Minor |
| Daily |
US $69 |
US $19 |
US $47 |
US $51 |
US $14 |
US $36 |
| Half Day |
US $60 |
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US$40 |
US $44 |
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US$29 |
Note
- We consider adults to be between the ages of 12 and 64; minor,
younger than 5 are; child, between 5 and 11; and seniors, older than 65.
- All prices may change without prior notice.
| Ski School |
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Valle Nevado's Ski School consists of 50 experienced international instructors who speak many different languages. They teach ski and snowboard classes from the level of beginners to perfecting technique and style. The lessons can be taken as group, individual and semi-individual. In group classes, students have similar ages and levels in common, they last 3 hours and have a maximum of 8 participants. Individual classes, for children and adults, last one hour, and can include up to 3 people. Finally, in semi-individual classes, 3 to 5 students of the same level contract an instructor to learn more specialized styles: for example, skiing or snowboarding on powder snow, bumps, competition, free ride, free style and carving. For children between 4 and 7 years old, Valle Nevado has a Mini Ski School. Here, children can begin in the world of skiing in a snow garden guided by specialized instructors.
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Adult |
Child |
| Private (1 hr) |
US $90 |
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| Private (2 hr) |
US $151 |
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| Groups (2 hr) |
US $40 |
US $36 |
| Additional Person (max. of 2, 1 hr) |
US $17 |
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| Snow Garden |
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US $36 |
Notes:
- Rates in dollars are referential and estimated at the exchange
rate currently used by Valle Nevado.
- Rates in US$ do not include the 19% VAT.
- Foreign guests staying overnight at the Valle Nevado Hotel who pay their bill in US$
do not pay VAT.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Snow Garden is from 4 to 7 years old. 1/2 day without lunch.
| Equipment Rental |
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In the Ski Shop, you can rent 1,200 pieces of the last generation ski and snowboard equipment. The shop is located on the side of the main building at the access to the slopes. Another rental shop is The Lab which also sells ski-wear. In the Valle Nevado Store you can buy clothes and accessories with the Valle Nevado logo.
| Ski equipment |
| Adult Normal per day |
US $37 |
| Adult Prestige per day |
US $50 |
| Child Normal per day |
US $31 |
| Child Prestige per day |
US $41 |
| Snowboard equipment |
| Adult per day |
US $50 |
| Child per day |
US $41 |
Notes:
- The set includes: skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots.
- A credit card is required for all rentals.
- Rates in dollars are referential and estimated at the exchange rate currently used by
Valle Nevado.
- Rates in US$ do not include the 19% VAT.
- Foreign guests staying overnight at the Valle Nevado Hotel who pay their bill in US$ do
not pay VAT.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
| Where to Eat |
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Valle Nevado has many different restaurants to satisfy the various tastes of its visitors.
| Restaurant Meson Chileno |
Chilean Food. Located in Tres Puntas Hotel |
| Restaurant La Trattoria |
Italian Food. Located in Puerta del Sol Hotel |
| Restaurant La Fourchette D'Or |
French Food. Located in Valle Nevado Hotel |
| Restaurant Le Montagnard |
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| Slalom |
Fast Food. |
| Bajo Zero |
Fast Food. |
| Restaurant Sushiyama |
Japaneese Food. |
| Bar Valle Lounge |
Located in Valle Nevado Hotel |
| Bar Puerta del Sol |
Located in Puerta del Sol Hotel |
| Pub Tres Puntas |
Located in Tres Puntas Hotel |
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