Skiing in Pucón - Villarrica

Pucón - Villarrica is a resort in Araucanía (Chile) skied between 1150 and 2847 metres.

Country
Chile
Region
Araucanía
Altitude
1150–2847 m
Vertical drop
1697 m
Estimated season
June 21, 2026 – September 28, 2026

Frequently asked questions about Pucón - Villarrica

Where is Pucón - Villarrica?

Pucón - Villarrica is in Araucanía, Chile, with the base at 1150 m and the top at 2847 m.

How do I get to Pucón - Villarrica?

Pucón - Villarrica is in Araucanía (Chile) and you get there by car: from La Araucanía (ZCO), 1h 45min 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/pucón before setting off.

When does Pucón - Villarrica open?

Pucón - Villarrica 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 21, 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/pucón.

When does Pucón - Villarrica close?

Pucón - Villarrica is expected to close for the 2026 season on September 28, 2026. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (2847 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/pucón.

How much snow is there in Pucón - Villarrica 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 Pucón - Villarrica daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/chile/pucón, and the live cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/pucón. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (2847 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Pucón - Villarrica?

Between 1150 and 2847 metres, a vertical drop of 1697 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 1150 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Pucón - Villarrica report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/chile/pucón.

Can I watch Pucón - Villarrica on a webcam?

Yes. The live Pucón - Villarrica webcams, with piste conditions and the snow report, are at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/pucón.