ultimate blessing. The strategically located Cordillera de Los Andes catches all of the cold fronts that the Antarctic storm systems can dish out, and
unmercifully dumps fine fluffy powder on the ski slopes all winter
long. There are few places on the planet that produce snow known as
champagne powder, and the Chilean Andes is one of them.
Ski
resorts can be found just an hour and a half east of Santiago, and extend
to nearly the tip of Patagonia (Punta Arenas), with the snow conditions
getting somewhat wetter and heavier the farther south you go. The ski season
normally runs from late June to early October, depending on the
severity of the winter. Chile's best overall resorts, in terms of terrain and facilities, are mostly close to the capital city of Santiago, although new investment in more southern resorts is changing the scenario fast. It is also good to know that if the snow is light in the mountains around Santiago, you can always count on better snow conditions further south.
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Info The Valle Nevado Ski Center is located 30 miles east of Santiago and is interlinked with La Parva and El Colorado ski resorts, thus forming the greatest skiable area of the Southern Hemisphere, sometimes called "the three valleys of The Andes". The short distance from Santiago makes for easy day trips to the resort, although most visitors prefer to stay near the slopes. |
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| Accomodation Service Valle Nevado offers a complete line of facilities to ensure the enjoyment and relaxation of skiiers and snow lovers. Attractions include a comfortable common area, fully equipped suites and rooms, game rooms, excercise areas, a multi-purpose gymnasium, heated swimming pool, sauna and massage. You can also count on banking and minimarket services, as well as a cinema. When the sun sets, enjoy the disco, pub, and piano bar. And for those with a yet to shop, the resort offers different stores, boutiques, news stand, ski shops, and more. Accomodation Hotel Tres Puntas; 92 rooms, minibar, safe deposit boxes, TV cable, direct dial telephone. Distance to slopes; 200 feet. Hotel Puerta del Sol; 115 rooms (75 sq. feet) and 12 suites (115 sq. feet); safe deposit boxes, TV cable, direct dial telephone, minibar. North rooms include terrace and face the slopes. South rooms face the Andes. Distance to slopes; 30 feet Hotel Valle Nevado; 47 spacious rooms (102 sq. feet) and 6 suites (138 sq. feet); living room, terrace, minibar, TV cable, direct dial telephone, safe deposit. Direct access to slopes (ski-in, ski-out) |
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