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Off Piste Heliskiing Intermediate Southern Hemisphere

⛷️ Valle
Nevado

South America's largest ski area. 100km of pistes just 60km from Santiago, with the best heliskiing on the continent.

Altitude
Summit3,670m
Base2,860m
Vertical810m
Terrain
Total pistes100km
Runs39
Lifts17
Season
OpensJun
ClosesSep
Transfer1h 30m
Lift Passes
£48
Day pass
6-day pass£235
Getting There
AirportSCL
Transfer1h 30m
Santiago
// Run Distribution

100km · 39 runs

12%
40%
35%
13%
● Green 12% ● Blue 40% ● Red 35% ● Black 13%
// Andes, Metropolitan Region

Why ski Valle Nevado?

Valle Nevado sits at 2,860m in the Chilean Andes, 60km from Santiago, and offers the largest ski area in South America — especially when combined with the neighbouring resorts of La Parva and El Colorado on a joint Tres Valles pass. The off-piste heli-skiing operation is world-class: the Andes at this altitude receive consistent cold, dry powder and the untracked terrain is vast. Santiago is a genuinely excellent city to base in for a day either side.

// Ratings
Beginner 3/5
Off-Piste 5/5
Après-Ski 3/5
Snowpark 3/5
Family 3/5
// Top Reasons to Visit

What makes Valle Nevado special

01Tres Valles pass — combines Valle Nevado, La Parva and El Colorado for 110km
02Heliskiing in the Andes — vast untracked terrain at extraordinary altitude
03Santiago city — wine tasting, Mercado Central and excellent restaurants nearby
04Consistent Andean powder — cold dry air produces excellent snow quality
05Views to the Pacific Ocean — visible from the higher peaks on clear days
// Where to Stay

Accommodation price guide

Per person per night — prices vary by season and booking lead time.

Budget
£70
per person / night
Shared rooms, basic B&B, self-catered apartments on the periphery.
Mid-Range
£165
per person / night
3–4 star hotels, comfortable half-board chalets, good ski-in/ski-out access.
Luxury
£380
per person / night
Premium catered chalets, 5-star hotels, best ski-in/ski-out locations.
// Insider Knowledge

Combine 3 days in Santiago (wine tour to Maipo Valley, Mercado Central, Barrio Lastarria) with 4 days skiing. The combination is genuinely one of South America's great travel experiences and the exchange rate makes it surprisingly affordable.

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