Things to do in Chile, Chile: The Best Ski & Snowboard Areas

Isoterma cero expediciones is a local company located near the base of Volcano Lonquimay in Malalcahuello, in the middle of Araucania Andina. We offer backcountry skiing splitboard excursions during the southern hemisphere winter. Volcanoes ascents and guided trekking during summer.

The Antuco Mountain Center is located within the Laguna del Laja National Park, a place of beautiful attractions such as the Antuco Volcano, the Sierra Velluda, the Laguna del Laja and the biodiversity of these ecosystems. We offer services related to activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, snowmobile and catskiing.

Portillo is a ski resort located 100 miles from Santiago, Chile near the city of Los Andes. Beneath imposing mountains, Portillo rises from 2880 meters above sea level to its highest point 3332 meters with 23 ski trails and 12 lifts. Portillo is the oldest ski area in South America, and its history holds an important place in the legend of skiing. Over the past 50 years, Portillo has gained a reputation as an excellent destination for skiers and boarders. Practicing ski sports in Portillo is a very popular activity among people from all around the world.

Valle Nevado is South America's premier ski resort, offering access to the largest amount of terrain and the most modern lift system on the continent. The Valle Nevado complex provides a complete experience, including boutique shops, three hotels, private apartments, six restaurants, a full-service spa and fitness center, cinema, library, bars and lounges, a pub with live music, a kids entertainment center and a state-of-the-art events venue, all set to the breathtaking backdrop of the magnificent Andes. Located just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado offers 2,200 acres of varied terrain, and 17 lifts including the country's only gondola. Due to the resort's orientation and altitude at 9,924 feet, Valle Nevado on average receives the most snow of Central Valley resorts, with a seasonal average of 300+ inches. Short lift lines and few people on the slopes provides days of powder skiing after a storm. The resort has a terrain park, plenty of side and backcountry terrain, and guests spending 7 nights at the resort receive 2 interconnect tickets to neighboring resorts, opening a staggering 7,000 acres of terrain. The adventurous can book heli-skiing directly at the resort, a truly spectacular experience with vertical drops of up to 5,000 feet in one run. The 2017 season runs from June 23 to September 22. Join the resort for the 2nd Annual Chile Wine Festival from Aug. 18 - 24.

Located just 50 kilometers from Chile's capital Santiago. La Parva, is the most exclusive ski resort in Chile. Located 2750 meters above sea level, it offers a unique, and picturesque mountain village surrounded by views of untouched landscapes, and endless powder skiing.