Valle Nevado
High-altitude Andean resort above Santiago at ~3,000 m, known for dry Andes powder and the Southern Hemisphere liveliest après.
Terrain
A high-altitude Andean resort above Santiago at ~3,000 m, known for dry Andes powder, off-piste and heli-skiing, plus the Southern Hemisphere's liveliest après. Season runs roughly June to early October.
Best suited to: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Live mountain conditions
Forecast from Open-Meteo · updated 03:53 AM
Live forecast shows expected new snow, not snow depth on the ground. For current base depth and open runs, check the official report here
Costs & logistics
Illustrative sample estimates. A 2-person, 5-day trip with budget-hotel lodging and rental gear works out at about $3,113 per person excluding flights.
Transport options
Nearest gateway: Santiago (SCL) (SCL)
About 1.5h drive from Santiago (SCL) up the winding road to Valle Nevado; shuttle services run.
Airport transfer estimate: $60 per person return. Airfare is estimated by region, not by a live fare quote.
Accommodation & on-mountain costs
- · 6 nights of budget hotel accommodation.
- · Accommodation is costed per person, assuming sharing.
- · Food and nightlife allowance scaled to your balanced travel style.
- · Airfare is a regional estimate — real fares vary by date and how early you book.
Nightlife rating 3/5 · Budget hotel selected
Eating, drinking and après
Restaurants
- · Resort restaurants with Andes views
- · Santiago dining 1.5h away
Bars & nightlife
- · Tres Puntos bar
- · Resort après bar
Après-ski
Lively Ikon Pass après; the resort bar and Tres Puntos draw crowds.
Nightlife
The best après in the Southern Hemisphere per Ikon Pass; Tres Puntos and the resort bar host lively après with Andes views.
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Official resort pages
Booking & travel links
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Data & confidence
Illustrative estimateLast reviewed 2026-10-15Lift pass from vallenevado.com & powderquest (2026); Chilean season ~June–early October.
- · Live snow depth and lift status
- · Weather forecasts
- · Flight and lodging availability
- · Interactive piste maps
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