7 Ski Resorts near Santiago Airport

Skiing near Santiago Airport (SCL)

Ski Resorts near Santiago Airport, Chile

SCL - Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International

There are more than half a dozen ski areas within a few hours drive of Santiago, in Argentina and Chile.

The Top 5 most popular ski resorts near Santiago are El Colorado, Lagunillas, Los Penitentes, Portillo and Valle Nevado.

Ski Resort Transfers from Santiago

Car Hire or Airport Transfers & Taxis

Note:- Ski resort transfer times from Santiago are approximate, subject to weather and traffic conditions. Travel at off-peak times to maximise time on the ski slopes.

Deepest Snow

We have no reports of Snow from ski areas in Chile at this time.

Forecast Snow

Ski areas near Santiago with most snow forecast in next 2 days.
Snow Forecast	48 Hr	Thu	Fri
La Parva	95cm
Chapa Verde	59cm
Valle Nevado	50cm
Portillo	29cm
Los Penitentes	13cm

Forecast updated : 31 Jul 2025 12:06 IST

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Largest ski areas within 3 hours drive of Santiago

The biggest downhill ski areas near Santiago, by total piste length.

Largest ski areas near Santiago (SCL)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Pistes
Lagunillas	60min	8km
Valle Nevado	45min	107km

Highest lift-served ski areas within 3 hours drive of Santiago

The highest lift-served skiing close to Santiago, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas near Santiago (SCL)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Top
Chapa Verde	75min	2,871m
El Colorado	75min	3,300m
La Parva	45min	3,650m
Lagunillas	60min	2,480m
Los Penitentes	165min	3,194m
Portillo	135min	3,300m
Valle Nevado	45min	3,669m

Best ski areas for Beginners within 3 hours drive of Santiago

The most suitable beginner ski areas close to Santiago, with easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners near Santiago (SCL)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Beginn.
El Colorado	75min
La Parva	45min
Los Penitentes	165min
Portillo	135min
Valle Nevado	45min

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers within 3 hours drive of Santiago

The best intermediate ski resorts near Santiago, with easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers near Santiago (SCL)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Interm.
El Colorado	75min
La Parva	45min
Los Penitentes	165min
Portillo	135min
Valle Nevado	45min

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders within 3 hours drive of Santiago

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders around Santiago, with steep pistes and freeride terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders near Santiago (SCL)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Experts
El Colorado	75min
La Parva	45min
Portillo	135min
Valle Nevado	45min