Located just 46 km from Santiago, Valle Nevado offers a skiing experience with more than 900 fully skiable hectares for all styles and tastes. Three luxury hotels and a first-class infrastructure for fans of total skiing.
Located in the majestic Andes Mountains, Valle Nevado has established itself as one of the largest and most prestigious ski resorts. Just 46 kilometres from Santiago, the capital of Chile, this winter destination attracts skiers and winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world with its combination of excellent snow quality, vast skiable surface and luxury services.
Valle Nevado’s strategic location, at an altitude of 3,025 metres above sea level, ensures optimal snow conditions throughout the season. The southern orientation of its slopes helps to keep the snow in perfect condition, offering an unrivalled skiing experience. This winter paradise has more than 900 skiable hectares, spread over 37 kilometres of slopes that adapt to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
“Everything from June 21st until about October 6th when the snow starts to fall. Of course, this year the snow came earlier and we hope to continue until at least October 12th. The quantity and quality of snow there is is impressive,” says Ricarlo Margulis, General Manager of Valle Nevado.
«It is a ski resort that has three hotels of different categories. The Tres Puntas hotel, which is a more youthful hotel, so to speak, then there is the Puerta del Sol hotel, which is a more family-oriented hotel, and then there is the Valle Nevado hotel, which is a more exclusive hotel, there are 250 rooms in total,» says Margulis proudly.
Three High-Rise Hotels
Valle Nevado’s hotel offering is another of its great attractions. With three luxury hotels and more than 260 rooms, visitors can enjoy a comfortable and sophisticated stay.
The hotels offer spectacular views of the Andes Mountains, creating an idyllic setting to relax after a day on the slopes.
Guests can choose between the Hotel Valle Nevado, with its exclusive atmosphere and personalized services, the Hotel Puerta del Sol, ideal for families, and the Hotel Tres Puntas, perfect for groups of friends and young skiers.
The Hotel Valle Nevado is located meters from the slopes and a few steps from many attractions, shops and restaurants. It is the most exclusive hotel in Valle Nevado, with 51 rooms including suites and balconies with views of the mountains or the slopes. This hotel has ski-in / ski-out from the Lobby, which is ideal for skiing from the hotel once the guest has had breakfast and begins their day of skiing with all the energy. This hotel has a Fitness Center that offers a varied schedule of classes for all tastes: yoga, stretching, even salsa classes. In addition, an exquisite massage menu, perfect for closing the sports day.
The Puerta del Sol hotel is the perfect place to go with the family. Located just 20 meters from the slopes, it has rooms that can be connected to each other, with balcony options and some rooms with a view of the slopes. It is the hotel with the most spaces for entertainment, both for the older ones and the younger ones. This hotel has a games room with consoles designed for teenagers, and a micro-cinema room with a movie program for the whole family.
Finally, the Tres Puntas hotel offers 82 rooms with the possibility of connecting them. Located just 100 meters from the slopes, it is the perfect option for traveling with friends (it offers rooms with up to six beds).
In this hotel there is a pub where there are live music groups, DJs, pool tables, it is fantastic to end the day taking advantage of your stay 100%, «The interesting thing about the complex is that you don’t use the car, everything is just a few meters away and we offer guaranteed fun for the whole family. We have a school made up of more than 120 ski and snowboard instructors,» Ricardo reaffirms.
“All hotels include breakfast and dinner. That is, half board, lunch is not included, drinks, no type of drink is included, the ski pass is also included, that is, those people who stay in our hotels, the rate already includes the daily pass” says Margulis.
And he adds that «this year we renewed the drinks menu, for example, all the new cocktails moving away from the traditional drinks, in short, we add to that the entire offer of Chilean and Argentine wines» and adds that «throughout the season we have parties, live music, DJs, and for those who come with families, with children, we have an area for the kids to play and a daycare center, all with activities designed for them.
Tracks, Canyons, the School and Heliskiing
Valle Nevado is distinguished by its modern, high-quality infrastructure. The centre has a network of chairlifts and ski lifts that allow quick and efficient access to the slopes.
In addition, snow cannons are available to ensure the quality of the slopes even in adverse weather conditions. The diversity of the slopes ensures that both beginners and advanced skiers can find challenges to suit their skill level.
But Valle Nevado is not just about skiing. The resort offers a wide range of complementary services that enrich the experience of visitors. The ski school, run by qualified instructors, is perfect for those who want to improve their technique or learn to ski from scratch.
For the more adventurous, heliskiing offers the opportunity to explore areas of virgin snow inaccessible by conventional means, guaranteeing a unique and exciting experience.
The gastronomic offer
Valle Nevado is another highlight. With several restaurants ranging from fine dining to more casual options, visitors can enjoy a variety of international and local dishes. Additionally, the resort’s shops offer everything needed for a day in the snow, from ski equipment to clothing and accessories.
Since its inauguration in 1988, Valle Nevado has continued the French Alps model, combining European elegance and style with Chilean warmth and hospitality. This approach has been key to its success and international recognition.
“There is a restaurant that serves French food, another that is an Italian restaurant, an international buffet that varies and there is another that serves more gourmet Chilean food, that is why I insist that it is a vacation experience, a ski experience but it is also a gastronomic experience.”
Over the years, the valley has received numerous awards and recognitions, consolidating its position as the best ski destination in the region. These accolades reflect not only the quality of its facilities and services, but also the resort’s commitment to excellence and the satisfaction of its visitors.
The history of Valle Nevado is also a story of innovation and continuous improvement. Since its inception, the resort has constantly invested in improving its facilities and services, adapting to the demands of modern skiers.
The introduction of new technologies, such as snow cannons and state-of-the-art chairlift systems , has allowed the resort to remain at the forefront of skiing worldwide.
The impact on winter tourism in Chile is significant. Every season, thousands of tourists from around the world visit the resort, generating a significant economic flow and contributing to the development of the region.
In addition, the valley has played a crucial role in promoting Chile as a world-class ski destination, attracting professional and amateur skiers alike.
For those seeking a complete and memorable skiing experience, the Valley is also the ideal destination. Its combination of excellent snow quality, modern infrastructure, luxury services and an unrivalled location in the Andes Mountains make it an unmissable destination for ski and winter sports lovers.
Whether you want to hit the slopes, relax in a luxury hotel or explore the natural beauty of the Andes, Valle Nevado offers something for everyone.
In conclusion, Valle Nevado is much more than a ski resort; it is a destination that offers a unique and complete experience, combining sport, luxury and nature in a spectacular setting. For ski and winter tourism enthusiasts, Valle Nevado is undoubtedly the best place to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in South America.
New: a new center is added
In addition, «this year, because the company that owns Valle Nevado bought La Parva , which is the center next door, hotel guests paying 20,000 Chilean pesos per day can access the neighboring center.
“In short, we are at 3,000 metres above sea level and facing south-east, we have already received a lot of snow this year, and if these conditions continue, this season will be quite long. A year to fully enjoy our 14 lifts, on more than 45 slopes, and with La Parva, there are another 13 lifts and more than 30 other slopes, so the truth is that there is a very, very interesting offer.”
Some recommendations
“The best way to get there is by plane. Nowadays it is very easy to get to Santiago de Chile, from Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Asuncion or wherever you come from, generally a two or three hour flight, no more. Today I am not sure how many flights there are, because this year there were more, between 8 and 10 daily flights with different schedules, different prices, and our center is an hour and a half, an hour and 45 minutes more or less from the airport, where you can get on a minibus and in less than two hours you are in the Valley.”
And so as not to forget, Margulis recommends that those who like shopping in Chile, “do it on their return so as to avoid carrying their purchases for the entire trip and thus, I have no doubt that the experience will be unforgettable.”
