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Farellones
Spend 1–2 days for skiing and village walk; stay one night at a local hotel.
Farellones is a small mountain village 36 km east of Santiago (2,340 m altitude). It serves as a base for the three linked ski resorts – La Parva, El Colorado and Valle Nevado – and offers a handful of runs plus a stone house attraction. One night is enough for a ski day; two nights allow a second ski day or a hike in Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- CLP
- Best months
- June–September (Southern winter)
- avoid December–February (warm, limited snow)
- Airport
- SCL
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Chile ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Chile's National Migration Service or a Chilean consulate; keep the entry slip or digital record you receive.
- Chile ↗Torres del Paine: campsites and refugios on the W and O treks must be booked in advance, and the park requires an entry ticket bought ahead; check the official park (CONAF) channels.
- Chile ↗Chile strictly controls food imports: declare fruit, meat, dairy, seeds and honey on arrival, or throw them away before customs.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Farellones133 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Farellones, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Chilean peso (CLP, $).Chile-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEntel, Movistar, WOM and Claro sell prepaid SIMs; foreign phones may need IMEI registration after a period — check.Chile-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most cities; boil or filter in rural areas and on treks.Chile-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% suggested on the bill; you may decline.Chile-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Chile-wide
- SafetyFarellones is safe for tourists; main risks are road conditions in winter and ski‑area injuries – use chains and follow lift safety rules.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin in older buildings; bus terminals charge.Chile-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 132 fire · 131 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany businesses close on 18–19 September; Sunday trading is limited in small towns.Chile-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) (About 1 h 15 min by road, shuttle or private transfer.).
- Getting aroundRoad access via a single mountain road from Santiago; private car or shuttle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféCLP 1,500–2,500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi) within villageTaxi 3.1 mi (5 km) within villageCLP 5,000–7,000
- Budget bedHotel Posada de Farellones double room, a night, per roomCLP 25,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Posada de Farellones double room, a night, per roomCLP 40,000
- High-end bedHotel Posada de Farellones double room, a night, per roomCLP 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CLP 30,000 · Mid CLP 55,000 · High CLP 80,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) (About 1 h 15 min by road, shuttle or private transfer.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Farellones: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road access via a single mountain road from Santiago; private car or shuttle. Within the ski area use the cable‑car system to reach El Colorado (5 km up). Walks to Casa de Piedra and Yerba Loca are on foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Valle Nevado ski resort
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Cable‑car from Farellones, about 15 min
Largest ski area in South America; lift ticket required.
La Parva ski resort
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Cable‑car from Farellones, about 10 min
Good for intermediate runs.
Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Road to trailhead, then hike 2 km (1.2 mi)Road to trailhead, then hike 1.2 mi (2 km)
Picnic area and trail to hanging glaciers.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Posada de Farellones
Wood‑stone Swiss style, close to ski lifts; good for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CLP 30,000–45,000 excl. lift ticket
- Mid
- CLP 45,000–70,000 excl. lift ticket
- High
- CLP 70,000+ excl. lift ticket
Trip budget
| Hotel Posada de Farellones double room1 × 1 night × CLP 40,000 | CLP 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CLP 55,000 | CLP 110,000 |
| Shuttle SCL → Farellones round‑trip2 × CLP 25,000 · check | CLP 50,000 |
| Ski lift ticket (one day, all three resorts)2 × CLP 60,000 · check | CLP 120,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CLP 15,000 · check | CLP 30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CLP 35,000 |
| Trip total≈ CLP 192,500 per person per day, bed included | CLP 385,000 |
2026 estimate in Chilean pesos; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | CLP 1,500–2,500 |
| Ski equipment rental (full set, 1 day)check | CLP 30,000–45,000 |
| Taxi 5 km within village | CLP 5,000–7,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road requires snow chains in winter; check conditions before travel.
- Ascent allowed only 08:30‑13:30 and descent 15:30‑20:00 during peak ski season.Ascent allowed only 8:30 AM‑1:30 PM and descent 3:30 PM‑8:00 PM during peak ski season.
- Lift tickets and ski equipment rentals are seasonal; verify prices before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Fire
- 132
- Ambulance
- 131
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Emergency
- Police133
- Fire132
- Ambulance131
Embassy
US consulate in Santiago; other embassies also in Santiago.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SCL → Farellones shuttle: about CLP 25,000 per person, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Ski lift (all three resorts) per day: about CLP 60,000 per person (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el telesilla? — Where is the lift? (ˈdon̪de esˈta el telesiˈʎa)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (ˈpweðo paˈɣaɾ kon taɾˈxe.ta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Farellones. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: June–September (Southern winter) · avoid December–February (warm, limited snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Road‑to‑hotel contract: shuttle from SCL to Farellones, then ski‑lift ticket.
- Two‑night ski package: one night at Posada, lift pass for both days.
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