[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1581714839803{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-image: url(https://trips-southamerica.com/web2022/wp-content/uploads/header-elportillo.jpg?id=22397) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1580329211112{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1580409731347{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Chile Ski Center” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1581714782028{margin-top: -15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”El Portillo” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:70|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1581714792921{margin-top: -15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1581714856939{margin-top: -10px !important;}” el_class=”texto-destino-h4-blanco”]
The most ancient and probably the most prestigious ski resort in South America. Only 40 kilometers separate it from the base of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Southern hemisphere.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1549909612698{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”About Portillo” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1550080370282{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]In the very heart of the Andes Mountain Range, 2,850 meters over sea level, Portillo or “narrow path” was the main pass between Argentina and Chile, first crossed by mules and horses and then by the trans-Andean train, which made one of the most spectacular tours on railways. After the international route was inaugurated, the train journeys were discontinued during the 1970’s, thus losing this marvelous experience.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Main Information” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1550080403051{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
- Vertical drop: 2,500 feet
- Longest run: 1,5 miles
- Altitude of Hotel: 9,450 feet
- Altitude at highest ski point : 10,860 feet
- Average annual snowfall : 260.16 inches (24,7 feet)
- Chance for beautiful weather : 80% sunny days
- Ski -in, Ski – out access from hotel to slopes
- Distance from Santiago: 102 miles (2 hours)
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Open Season
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Facilities
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Service
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Restaurants
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Weather
Winter days above -5 °C[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1550088052754{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1519303320565{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”How to get there?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1550080280092{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]164 km from the capital of Chile, take Route 5 towards the North and after 30 km, after the toll post, take the detour along Route 57 heading for Los Andes. From that town, take the international route up to the Portillo resort.
From Argentina, it is accessed through the city of Mendoza, taking the international route and passing by the Chilean Customs Office, go along one kilometer more to get to Portillo. The routes and paths present good conditions. Nevertheless, given the height and the weather conditions during the winter, the use of tire chains is mandatory.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Ski Area” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|line_height:1″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1550080419620{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Here is a general breakdown of our terrain:
- Beginner -15%
- Intermediate – 30%
- Advanced – 30%
- Expert – 25%
The ski area features 1235 acres of ski-able terrain, 14 lifts and 35 runs. Beginner and intermediate runs are groomed nightly, off-piste runs are challenging and steep, and the powder is often deep.
The bowls and shoots perfectly collect the light, dry snow and the above-tree-line landscape turns into a white playground. Pair this with frequently sunny, blue skies and it is easy to understand why many guests, even professional skiers, say they’ve had some of their best ski days at Portillo.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”8172″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1550085668618{margin-bottom: -20px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Slopes” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1550080346333{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”8110″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
| Easiest Trails | Intermediate | Intermediate Advanced | Most Difficult |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Puma | El Gaucho | Plateau | Cóndor |
| Corralito | Las Lomas | Roca Jack | |
| La Princesa | Los Canarios | Garganta | |
| Bajada del Tren | Las Vizcachas | ||
| Juncalillo | El Caracara | ||
| Conejo | |||
| David’s Run | |||
| Descenso | |||
| Los Zorros | |||
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