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Voykit pocket guide · Chile
Valle Nevado
Spend 2 days skiing or snowboarding at Valle Nevado; arrive by shuttle or rental car from Santiago (≈90 min).
Valle Nevado is a high‑altitude ski resort 90 minutes north of Santiago with 900 ha of skiable terrain, on‑site lodging, and lift infrastructure. Two full days let you explore most runs and enjoy the resort’s restaurants and spa; a third day is optional for rest or summer hiking.
- Country
- Chile
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (dry, good snow)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (warm, limited snow)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CLP
- Money
- Currency is the Chilean peso (CLP, $). Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for small shops, markets and rural buses.
- Daily spend
- Budget CLP 80,000–120,000 excl. lift pass · Mid CLP 120,000–200,000 excl. lift pass · High CLP 200,000+ excl. lift pass (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Entel, Movistar, WOM and Claro sell prepaid SIMs; foreign phones may need IMEI registration after a period — check.
- Emergency
- Police 133 · Ambulance 131
- Plugs
- Types C, L · 220 V · 50 Hz · European plugs fit; Type L is Italian three-pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% suggested on the bill; you may decline.; Guides and drivers: CLP 5,000–15,000 a day.; Supermarket packers: A few hundred pesos.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in most cities; boil or filter in rural areas and on treks.
- Toilets
- Paper in the bin in older buildings; bus terminals charge.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at resort cafés | CLP 2,000–3,000 |
| Lunch (sandwich, soup) | CLP 5,000–8,000 |
| Dinner (main course) | CLP 12,000–20,000 |
| Ski lift ticket (1‑day) | CLP 150,000–200,000 |
| Taxi from Santiago airport to shuttle stop | CLP 30,000–40,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SCL · Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
- Closest airport; shuttle or car 90 min to resort
Typical fares
- Santiago → Valle Nevado (shuttle)
- about CLP 32,000 one‑way, 90 min (check)
- 2‑day lift pass
- ≈ CLP 150,000–200,000 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Shuttle vans (Mercedes Sprinter) from Santiago cost from CLP 32,000 one‑way; rental car via Ruta 70 (toll road) is possible but snow chains may be required in winter.
See and do
Known for
- Skiing and snowboarding
- High‑altitude snow park
- On‑mountain hotels
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Farellones | Shuttle or car, 20 min downhill | ≈30 min |
| El Colorado | Shuttle or car, 25 min | ≈35 min |
Sleep
- Valle Nevado Hotel
- Upscale, indoor pool, gym; 15 min walk to lifts
- Puerta del Sol
- Family‑friendly, balconies, 20 m from slopes
- Tres Puntas
- Smaller, 100 m from snow, good for groups
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the lift? | ¿Dónde está el telesilla?ˈdonde esˈta el telesiˈʎa |
| Can I have a map? | ¿Puedo ver el mapa?ˈpweðo beɾ el ˈmapa |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: One cheek kiss (women) or handshake; avoid: Skipping the greeting
- Politics: Listen; avoid: Opinions on Pinochet with strangers
- Dinner: Eat late (from 21:00); avoid: Expecting 18:00 dinners
- Nature: Carry out rubbish; avoid: Leaving trails or lighting fires
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter roads can be narrow, icy, and closed for avalanche risk; check conditions locally.
- Snow chains often mandatory on mountain sections; carry them or use a shuttle.
- High altitude: acclimatise to 3000 m; stay hydrated.
Resort is well‑patrolled and has on‑site medical staff; main risks are altitude, weather‑related road closures, and occasional avalanches – follow staff warnings.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Valle Nevado yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Skiing and snowboarding
- High‑altitude snow park
- On‑mountain hotels
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Valle Nevado, revision 5272000 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5272000
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/valle-nevado). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.