If you plan to go on a trip to Chile, and you are passionate about snow and winter sports, you can combine shopping days with walks on the volcanoes of the scenic route, in the mountain centers. Near Temuco, Pucón or Osorno, you will find outstanding ski and mountain centers.
Chile as a snow destination is the possibility to pay in dollars without additional taxes. This way you can budget more effectively and enjoy your stay to the fullest.
Near Temuco
Located on the slopes of the Lonquimay volcano, just 90 minutes from Temuco, in the spectacular Malalcahuello National Reserve, is Corralco Mountain & Ski Resort. It has more than 1,800 hectares, where you can enjoy 32 flattened slopes with different degrees of difficulty, for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers, equivalent to 25 kilometers. The ski center also has eight lifts, four tow.
These days on its official website it publishes the prices for this 2024 season. The values are for adult (25 to 64 years old) $65,000 Chilean pesos about $63,922 Argentine pesos, minor (5 to 11 years old) $44,000 ($43,270 Argentine pesos), senior (65 at 74 years old) $43,000 ($42,200)
The Pucón ski center
The mountain center of the Villarrica volcano, in Chile, has four lifts: two chairlifts, two ski lifts, and green and blue slopes. Also snowpark, tubbing and sledding. Pillán is located 19 km north of Pucón, in the Lakes region, within the Villarrica National Park.
Winter passes in low season go out: senior (65 years or older) $38,000 ($37,370 Argentine), senior (25 to 64 years) $46,000 (45,237), minor (5 to 12 years) $26,000 ($25,500). High season: yeshigher (65 years or older) $46,000 (45,237), older (25 to 64 years) $57,000 ($56,055), younger (5 to 12 years) $32,000 ($31,500). child (0 to 4 years) Free Free.
lHigh season goes on weekends and the periods between June 22 to July 21, August 15 to 18 and September 16 to 22, 2024. Low season: Weekdays, except periods between June 22 to July 21, August 15 to 18 and September 16 to 22, 2024. Season day ticket.
Near Osorno
Antillanca, one of the oldest ski centers in Chile, is a pioneer in the dissemination of the sport in the country. It is within the Puyehue National Park on the slopes of the Casablanca Volcano, it offers 14 slopes of varying difficulty on a skiable area of 400 hectares. Its longest runway is 2,800 meters. In addition, it has equipment rental services, a ski school and a repair shop.
Connectivity with the cities of Osorno, Puerto Varas, Frutillar, and Valdivia in Chile, as well as Villa la Angostura and Bariloche in Argentina, is very efficient, through paved and well-marked roads, providing security and quick access to airports and urban centers.
At this moment the pre-sale passes are sold out but for reference, Ski Pass 15 Days Adult were sold for $360,000 (353,000 Argentines).
Near Santiago
Just 46 kilometers from Santiago, In the Metropolitan Region, Valle Nevado is one of the most recognized ski centers in Chile. With an altitude that exceeds 3000 meters above sea level, this destination offers world-class slopes and first-class infrastructure.
Additionally, its proximity to the Chilean capital makes it a convenient option for those who want to combine the excitement of skiing with urban life. It has 9,000 hectares of ski terrain and 34 slopes.
This content was originally published in RÍO NEGRO and is republished as part of the “Human Journalism” program, an alliance for quality journalism between RÍO NEGRO and RED/ACCION.
