Valparaiso, Chile

Portillo Ski Resort

Typically OpenPeak Season · ~72d left

Season dates, 35 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Expert Terrain

Budget Friendly

10,860ft

Peak Elevation

2,264ft

Vertical Drop

Trails

240"

Annual Snow

Overview

Portillo is a ski resort in Valparaiso, Chile, with an elevation range from 8,596ft (2620m) to 10,860ft (3310m). The vertical drop is 2,264ft (690m) across 35 trails served by 14 lifts and 1,235 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Santiago International (SCL), about 120 minutes away by car. Portillo receives an average of 240 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Mid June to Early October

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Mid JuneCloses: Early October

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

60cm(24in)Heavy

Average snowfall in July, Portillo's snowiest peak-season month.

240"

Annual Snowfall

(610cm)

-2°C

July Avg High

-11°C

July Avg Low

Monthly Snowfall

240"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

1,235

Skiable Acres

2,264ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

14%

Beginner: 5 trails

34%

Intermediate: 12 trails

31%

Advanced: 11 trails

21%

Expert: 7 trails

14%Beginner (5)

34%Intermediate (12)

31%Advanced (11)

21%Expert (7)

Portillo has 35 trails: 14% green, 34% blue, 31% black, and 21% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 52% of the terrain at Portillo.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

2,264ft

Vertical Drop

690m

(2,264ft)

Elevation Profile

10,860ft

Peak

8,596ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$65

avg/day

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

$59

Jun

$75

Jul

$75

Aug

$62

Sep

$55

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: October ($55)

Best Month to Visit Portillo

Top Pick

July

Solid snowGreat valuePeak conditions

score

60cm

Moderate

$75/day

July offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Portillo, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 60cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Runner-Up

August

55cm snow, moderate crowds, $75/day.

Best Value

October

$55/day, 5cm snow, very low crowds.

Monthly Conditions

June

Early Season

40cm

snowfall

0°/-9°

high/low °C

crowds

$59

day pass

Best Month

July

Peak Season

60cm

snowfall

-2°/-11°

high/low °C

crowds

$75

day pass

August

Peak Season

55cm

snowfall

-1°/-10°

high/low °C

crowds

$75

day pass

September

Late Season

30cm

snowfall

3°/-6°

high/low °C

crowds

$62

day pass

October

Late Season

5cm

snowfall

9°/-1°

high/low °C

crowds

$55

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Portillo.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$68

per day

Season Pass

$750

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Portillo is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to Portillo

Nearest Airport

Santiago International (SCL)

Approx. 120 min drive

Location

Valparaiso, Chile 🇨🇱

-32.8383°N, 70.1321°W

The drive from Santiago International to Portillo takes about 2 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Portillo open for the season?

Portillo typically opens in Mid June and closes in Early October. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Portillo?

A day lift pass at Portillo starts at $68 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Portillo good for beginners?

Portillo has 14% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Portillo get per year?

Portillo receives an average of 240 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Portillo?

July is the highest-scoring month to ski at Portillo in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 60cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

1,235

Skiable Acres

2,264ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

14%

Beginner: 5 trails

34%

Intermediate: 12 trails

31%

Advanced: 11 trails

21%

Expert: 7 trails

14%Beginner (5)

34%Intermediate (12)

31%Advanced (11)

21%Expert (7)

Portillo has 35 trails: 14% green, 34% blue, 31% black, and 21% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 52% of the terrain at Portillo.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Portillo open for the season?

Portillo typically opens in Mid June and closes in Early October. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Portillo?

A day lift pass at Portillo starts at $68 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Portillo good for beginners?

Portillo has 14% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Portillo get per year?

Portillo receives an average of 240 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Portillo?

July is the highest-scoring month to ski at Portillo in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 60cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.