Valle Nevado is a ski resort in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, with an elevation range from 9,514ft (2900m) to 12,045ft (3671m). The vertical drop is 2,531ft (771m) across 40 trails served by 14 lifts and 2,200 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Santiago International (SCL), about 100 minutes away by car. Valle Nevado receives an average of 230 inches of snowfall annually.
Mid June to Late September
Average snowfall in July, Valle Nevado's snowiest peak-season month.
230"
Annual Snowfall
(584cm)
-1°C
July Avg High
-10°C
July Avg Low
Snowmaking covers 5% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.
230"
annual avg
40
Total Trails
14
Lifts
2,200
Skiable Acres
2,531ft
Vertical Drop
Valle Nevado has 40 trails: 15% green, 30% blue, 35% black, and 20% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 55% of the terrain at Valle Nevado.
14
Total Lifts
2,531ft
Vertical Drop
771m
(2,531ft)
12,045ft
Peak
9,514ft
Base
Day pass pricing across the season
$75
avg/day
July offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Valle Nevado, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 80cm. Crowd levels are moderate.
August
75cm snow, high crowds, $85/day.
June
$65/day, 50cm snow, low crowds.
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 Valle Nevado.
Adult Day Pass
$75
per day
Season Pass
$800
full season
Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:
Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Valle Nevado is included on the Ikon pass.
Santiago International (SCL)
Approx. 100 min drive
Santiago Metropolitan, Chile 🇨🇱
-33.3547°N, 70.2584°W
The drive from Santiago International to Valle Nevado takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.