When Chapelco opens and closes: 2026 dates and hours

Chapelco's 2026 season runs roughly from June 20, 2026 to September 28, 2026 — about 100 days of skiing. The June 20, 2026 opening is our own estimate from the resort's calendar in previous seasons: the resort has announced nothing. The September 28, 2026 closing is our own calculation: it is usually announced only weeks ahead. The up-to-date version, with its source, is on the opening-dates page.

Chapelco opening and closing dates

Expected opening: June 20, 2026. Expected closing: September 28, 2026. Opening depends on enough snow at the 1250 m base, so it can move a week or two either way; with a 1980 m top station, the upper mountain usually holds out longer than the base at the end of the season. Closing tends to be pushed to Easter when it falls late.

Chapelco's lift operating hours

Like most alpine resorts, Chapelco's lifts typically run roughly from 9:00 to 16:30–17:00, with the occasional night session on special dates. The exact daily schedule is published on the resort's official site.

When to book your gear

The two weeks around opening day, plus Christmas and Easter holidays, are when sizes and the better models sell out first in Chapelco. Booking with the opening date already on the calendar — June 20, 2026 this season — is the simple way to avoid being left with what's spare.

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Frequently asked questions about Chapelco

When does Chapelco open for the 2026 season?

The June 20, 2026 opening is our own estimate from the resort's calendar in previous seasons: the resort has announced nothing. The up-to-date version, with its source, is on the opening-dates page.

When does Chapelco close?

Closing is expected around September 28, 2026, about 100 days after opening. With a 1980 m top station, the upper mountain can stay open after the base has run out of snow.

Is Chapelco open today?

The dates on this page cover the whole season. To know whether runs and lifts are open today, the live snow report is the reliable source.