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Valle Nevado Day Trip from Santiago
The largest of the Tres Valles ski areas
What to See and Do in Valle Nevado
The largest of the Tres Valles ski areas
Valle Nevado is the biggest ski area within reach of Santiago and the one set up best for day visitors, with rental on site and day passes sold at the base. The catch is the road: 40 numbered switchbacks that back up badly on winter weekends, so an early start matters more here than anywhere else.
How do you get to Valle Nevado from Santiago?
- Travel time
- About 1 hour 30 minutes each way
- Distance
- 60 km northeast of Santiago
- Best season
- June to September, with the deepest snow in July and August
- How long to allow
- Full day, leave the city by 7am in high season
Getting there
Take Camino a Farellones from Las Condes and climb the 40 switchbacks. Chains are often required. Daily ski shuttles run from Las Condes in season and remove the stress of the drive and the parking.
Departamento residencial Valle Nevado
Departamento residencial Valle Nevado offers a cozy apartment for two, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, ski locker, and underground parking. Located in the scenic Valle Nevado area, it provides easy access to skiing and hiking, making it a perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.
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