Chile Ski Resort
Nevados de Chillán
Slide down the beautiful snowy slopes among ancient Andean forests at the ski resorts with the most varied and extensive slopes in the world. And let yourself be charmed by the hot springs right by the amazing landscape of the Andes that is dominated by volcanoes.
About Nevados de Chillán
This beautiful ski center, one of the most complete in the country, is 82 kilometers away from Chillán and besides its excellent quality of snow, it is surrounded by an environment of native forests, with nice mountain style hotels, spa services, hot spring pools, restaurants, a discotheque, a gym, a golf course and tennis courts, conference rooms, bars and much more.
It provides excellent accommodation, and in its wonderful natural environment you can take delicious outdoor baths in natural volcanic waters, with temperatures ranging between 27° C to 65° C.
Main Information
- Vertical drop: 3608.924 feet
- Altitude at highest ski point : 5249.344 feet
- Average annual snowfall : 24 feet
- Chance for beautiful weather : 80% sunny days
- Longest Ski Slope: Las Tres Marías, 8 miles, the longest in South America
- Distance from Santiago: 253 miles
Open Season
Ski from May
Springs All Year
Facilities
Equipment Rental
Service
Night Skiing
Restaurants
Mountain
Weather
Winter days above -6 °C
How to get there?
Chillán is located in the Bío Bío region, 194 km East of Concepción, and 407 km away from Santiago de Chile.
In order to reach the ski resort from the city, you must go along 82 km towards the East by Route 5, which borders the river. The last tract, which is 7 km, is rubble.
Ski Area
Nevados de Chillán has trails for all levels, divided into:
- Beginners (30%)
- Intermediate (40%)
- Advanced skiers (20%)
- Experts (10%)
Termas de Chillán has 11 lifts, divided into 4 double chairs, a triple chair and six drag chairs. The Don Otto lift is well known, being the longest in the country, with an extension of 2,500 meters.
Slopes
Easiest Trails | Intermediate | Advanced | Most Difficult |
---|---|---|---|
Bosque Nevado | Tres Marías | Chueco | Embudo |
Novicio | Golf | Huemul | |
Cascada | Volcán | Condor | |
Valle del Sol | |||
Fresco | |||