Perched high in the Andes mountains of Chile just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado is the premier ski resort in South America. Opened in 1988 by French entrepreneurs inspired by the Les Arcs resort, its base sits at a breathtaking 9,925 feet above sea level. This massive altitude yields spectacular, dry powder and entirely above-treeline skiing, making it a summer training mecca for Northern Hemisphere Olympic ski teams.
With 2,657 feet of vertical drop and 2,200 skiable acres (which expand to an incredible 7,000 acres when combined with neighboring resorts El Colorado and La Parva to form the “Tres Valles”), the terrain is vast and open. Serviced by 14 lifts, skiers can tackle sweeping groomers like Momia and Retorno, or venture off-piste into expansive backcountry bowls. Valle Nevado is also renowned for its world-class heliskiing operations, dropping expert riders onto virgin Andean peaks.
Keep tabs on the Andean storms with our live webcams showcasing Valle Nevado’s expansive slopes and modern base village. Checking these feeds is essential for understanding the high-altitude visibility and weather conditions. Always reference the live temperature data above to prepare for the alpine chill before hitting the high corduroy.