The Andes · Chile
Skiing in Chile
Welcome to the Tres Valles — the three lift-linked resorts that make up the largest ski domain in South America, an hour above Santiago. And yes: August is peak ski season.
Welcome to the Tres Valles — the three lift-linked resorts that make up the largest ski domain in South America, an hour above Santiago. And yes: August is peak ski season.
High in the Andes sits the Tres Valles (“Three Valleys”): Valle Nevado, La Parva, and El Colorado / Farellones — three neighboring resorts connected by lifts and runs into roughly 7,000 acres of skiable terrain, the biggest in South America. As of 2025, Valle Nevado and La Parva share ownership, making it easier than ever to roam between them on one ticket. For us, it means one thing: more places to stay, more mountain to play on, one unforgettable week together.
Stay in whichever valley suits your style; the skiing flows between them. (Strong intermediates and up can ski resort-to-resort when the connecting lifts are open.)
The modern, purpose-built resort — wide, sun-drenched runs and slopeside hotels at ~10,000 ft. The most polished “resort” feel, and home base for the celebration.
An elegant alpine village of private chalets beloved by Santiago’s set — wonderful terrain and lots of house-rental options for groups.
The closest valley to Santiago and the social base village (Farellones) — broad terrain, ski school, and plenty of cabins and lodges.
Stay in one valley, ski all three.
Down in the Southern Hemisphere, winter falls in June through September, with August right in the heart of the season — deep cover, bluebird Andean sun, and that surreal joy of carving fresh snow while the rest of the world is at the beach. Runs suit every level, from first-timers (lessons available) to advanced, so bring everyone.
Fly into Santiago International (SCL) — well-connected from the U.S. (overnight flights land in the morning). From there it’s a scenic ~1.5-hour drive up a famously winding mountain road into the Andes (about 46–60 km). We’ll coordinate a group transfer so we all head up together.
A note on timing: consider arriving a day early and spending your first night lower down (in Santiago or the foothills) to ease into the altitude before heading up — more on that below.
Base is ~10,000 ft, rising past 12,000 ft. Ease in your first day, hydrate well, sleep plenty, and go easy on alcohol/caffeine at first. Most people adjust within a day or two.
Warm layers, goggles, sunscreen and lip balm (high-altitude sun is strong), and your boldest Fire & Ice looks for the evenings.
Rentals and ski school are available across the valleys — never skied? Perfect. We’ll get you on the snow.