Ski resorts in Chile
This page compares 8 ski resorts in Chile, grouped into 5 areas, with top elevations from 1,800 to 3,670 m. For each one: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level, with a link to its page and to its rental.
Compare the ski resorts in Chile
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
Región Metropolitana — 3 resorts
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Nevado | 2,860 m | 3,670 m | 810 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
| La Parva | 2,662 m | 3,630 m | 968 m | — | — | — | — |
| El Colorado | 2,430 m | 3,333 m | 903 m | — | — | — | — |
Araucanía — 2 resorts
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pucón - Villarrica | 1,150 m | 2,847 m | 1,697 m | — | — | — | — |
| Corralco | 1,400 m | 2,400 m | 1,000 m | — | — | — | — |
Los Lagos — 1 resort
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antillanca | 1,073 m | 1,800 m | 727 m | — | — | — | — |
Ñuble — 1 resort
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevados de Chillán | 1,600 m | 2,700 m | 1,100 m | — | — | — | — |
Valparaíso — 1 resort
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portillo | 2,590 m | 3,310 m | 720 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Chile
Which ski resorts are there in Chile?
This page compares 8 ski resorts in Chile, spread across these areas: Región Metropolitana, Araucanía, Los Lagos, Ñuble and Valparaíso. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the highest ski resort in Chile?
The highest point in Chile is at Valle Nevado: 3,670 m, in Región Metropolitana. Next comes La Parva (3,630 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Chile?
Pucón - Villarrica: 1,697 m between its base (1,150 m) and its summit (2,847 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
When do the ski resorts in Chile open?
For the 2026 season, the 8 resorts in Chile with a calculated window open between June 14, 2026 and June 21, 2026, and close between September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Chile?
2 of the 8 resorts in Chile on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.