Valle Nevado Overview

Valle Nevado Overview

Valle Nevado is swiftly taking its place as one of the premier South American ski destinations! The resort offers access to the largest amount skiable domain in Chile with access to a staggering 7,000 acres. One of the most accessible resorts from the airport in Santiago, Valle Nevado lies a mere 90 minute drive away through stunning Andes Mountain vistas. Perched at an altitude of 10,000 feet high up in the Andes, Valle Nevado, along with its neighboring resorts, el Colorado and La Parva, collectively offer the largest amount of skiable acreage in the Southern Hemisphere. Guests who book a 7-night stay at Valle Nevado receive one free interconnect ticket to each of the neighboring resorts. Valle Nevado alone boasts 23 miles of slopes, a vertical drop of 2,657 feet and 14 lifts, including the first mountain gondola in Chile. Valle Nevado offers endless terrain options for all levels of skiers as well as a comfortable and relaxing modern infrastructure with modern accommodations and amenities.  

Valle Nevado is emerging as a “Must Do” Ski and Snowboard destination and a Rocky Mountain Getaways Valle Nevado expert is waiting to help plan your vacation of a lifetime. As an exclusive Wholesale Partner of Valle Nevado Resort recommended by the Frommer\’s Guide to Chile, Rocky Mountain Getaways offers the best prices and the best knowledge and expertise for your Chilean adventure!

Valle Nevado

From first timers to veteran thrill seekers, our expert knowledge and unparalleled level of service combined with the best available rates to ski Chile make booking your Valle Nevado ski vacation simple and easy. Whether you are interested in a multi destination South American ski adventure, side excursions to the magnificent Chilean Coast or wine country, or lodging in Santiago, expert knowledge and great values are just a click or phone call away. We know South American skiing and are waiting to assist you in booking your dream vacation now.

Valle Nevado Ski Vacation Seasons & Arrival Patterns                                                

Valle Nevado\’s ski season runs from Friday, June 19^th through Friday, September 24th and is divided into three pricing categories each with its own possible set arrival pattern possibilities as follows:

Value Season runs from August 28th through September 25^th. During Value Season there is no minimum night stay requirement except for the “ski week” arrival September 4^th and departing September 11^th that requires a 7 night stay with a Friday arrival. 

Holiday Season is from July 10th through July 23th. Over Holiday Season a 7 night stay with a Friday arrival is mandatory.                         

Regular Season is from June 26th to July 9th & also from July 24th through August 27th. During Regular Season you can either stay 7 nights with a Friday arrival or do a \”Mini Week\” that can either be a 3 night stay with a Tuesday arrival or a 4 night stay also with a Friday arrival.

El Colorado and La Parva, two of Chile\’s smaller ski resort gems, can be accessed on skis from Valle Nevado for a marginal daily lift ticket upgrade fee giving you access to the largest amount of skiable terrain in Chile on demand!

A Rocky Mountain Getaways South American Ski Vacation Specialist will be happy to show you lodging options and quotes for staying in nearby Farellones,  El Colorado, or La Parva if your arrival pattern or travel itinerary does not match up with the set patterns required to lodge slopeside at Valle Nevado but is permitted in one of these alternative locations!

Lodging & Ski Packages

Hotel Overview

Valle Nevado Resort offers three slopeside hotels that offer three respective levels of amenities and several condominium or \”apartment\”options. Because hotel packages include meals and lift tickets where these items must be purchased a la carte with apartment lodging, hotel packages often represent the best possible value. There is the upscale Hotel Valle Nevado, the best option for more discriminating guests, the mid-level Hotel Puerta Del Sol perfect for families and small groups of friends, and the relatively economical Hotel Tres Puntas which is ideal for the more budget minded traveler.

Apartments

All apartment buildings are located just a short walk from the slopes. The inital buidlings known as Valle De Condores I & II offer studio through three bedroom apartments that can accommodate between 2 and 6 people and are located just a 1 minute walk from the resort center. Valle Del Sol and Valle De La Luna are newer 2 and 3 bedroom offerings constructed in 2004, and the newest buildings are Valle Blanco and Cerro Pintor Condominiums consisting of 2, 3, & 4 bedroom accommodations.

Hotel lodging packages at Valle Nevado include lift passes, a half board breakfast and dinner meal plan, and access to the majority of the ample amenities that the resort has to offer. Lift tickets and meals must be purchased seperately with apartment or condominium packages.