Skiing in Nevados de Chillán

Nevados de Chillán is a resort in Ñuble (Chile) skied between 1600 and 2700 metres.

Country
Chile
Region
Ñuble
Altitude
1600–2700 m
Vertical drop
1100 m
Estimated season
June 14, 2026 – October 5, 2026

Frequently asked questions about Nevados de Chillán

Where is Nevados de Chillán?

Nevados de Chillán is in Ñuble, Chile, with the base at 1600 m and the top at 2700 m.

How do I get to Nevados de Chillán?

Nevados de Chillán is in Ñuble (Chile) and you get there by car: from Carriel Sur (CCP), 2h 30min by car away. The access road changes with the snowfall — chains, ice, queues — so it is worth checking the day's report and cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/chile/nevados-de-chillan before setting off.

When does Nevados de Chillán open?

Nevados de Chillán has not announced its opening date for the 2026 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around June 14, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/nevados-de-chillan.

When does Nevados de Chillán close?

Nevados de Chillán is expected to close for the 2026 season on October 5, 2026. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (2700 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/nevados-de-chillan.

How much snow is there in Nevados de Chillán and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The Nevados de Chillán daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/chile/nevados-de-chillan, and the live cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/nevados-de-chillan. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (2700 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Nevados de Chillán?

Between 1600 and 2700 metres, a vertical drop of 1100 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1600 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Nevados de Chillán report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/chile/nevados-de-chillan.

Where can I buy the Nevados de Chillán lift pass?

At the resort ticket office on the day, or online in advance from the official Nevados de Chillán store (https://www.nevadosdechillan.com). Which pass types exist and who each one suits is explained at https://www.caranva.app/en/forfait-esqui/nevados-de-chillan. Buying online avoids the ticket-office queue, which first thing on a Saturday is the first half hour of skiing you lose.

Can I watch Nevados de Chillán on a webcam?

Yes. The live Nevados de Chillán webcams, with piste conditions and the snow report, are at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/nevados-de-chillan.

Which ski resorts are near Nevados de Chillán?

In the same valley or the next one: Corralco (up to 2400 m). Comparing their top altitudes helps when snowfall is scarce: the ones that top out higher tend to open earlier and hold on longer at the end of the season.