Andes Ski & Wine – Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado
Andes Ski & Wine – Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado
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Welcome to the Andes Mountains of Chile! You will begin your adventure in the heart of the Maipo Valley wine region. From Santiago it’s time to head to the lofty Andes Mountains, ascending the spectacular road to the village of Farellones. There you will spend five days ripping powder, inbounds and out-of-bounds at El Colorado, La Parva, and Valle Nevado Resorts.
After enjoying the beautiful Andes it’s time to unwind for a night in Santiago and take in the wonderful Chilean hospitality and local culture! Your journey continues the next morning to El Arpa Cat Skiing. Near the village of Los Andes you will enjoy two days of backcountry skiing with your guide, in some remarkable high alpine terrain. Evenings will be spent relaxing in the village, eating great cuisine and sampling more fine wines.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: SKI
Arrive in Santiago
Transfer to ski resort
Check-in at hotel
Skiing
Evening dinner
Overnight at hotel
DAY 2-4
Breakfasts at hotel
Skiing
Evening dinners
Overnights at hotel
DAY 5: SANTIAGO
Explore Santiago, Chile’s capital since colonial times. Points of interest include the city’s neoclassical landmarks, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and La Chascona, the home of the poet Pablo Neruda.
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Santiago
Check in at the hotel
Morning city tour
Afternoon winery excursion
Evening dinner
Rest, overnight at the hotel
DAY 6: SNOWCAT SKIING
After a day at Santiago you move on to Ski Arpa for two days of snowcat skiing
Breakfast at the hotel
Snowcat Skiing
Check in at the hotel
Rest, overnight at the hotel
DAY 7: SNOWCAT SKIING
Breakfast at the hotel
Day of snowcat skiing
Rest, overnight at the hotel
DAY 8: FREE DAY, OR VISIT PORTILLO
This trip is not all in the mountains. On day 6 you get a chance to visit the coast and experience the resort city of Viña del Mar
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning is free, or have another ski day at Portillo
Transfer to Santiago
Late evening flight home
What's Included
- 4 nights lodging in one of the resort villages
- Breakfast and dinner
- Lunches at some hotels
- 1 night of lodging in Santiago with breakfast
- 2 nights of lodging in Los Andes with breakfast
- Ski passes
- 2 days guided snow-cat skiing (weather and snow dependent)
- Santiago city tour
- Winery excursion
- Ground transportation
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners in Santiago
- Additional nights in Santiago
- Excursion to Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso
- Trip extensions to other destinations in Chile or South America
Please Note: Excursions, activities, additional lodging can be arranged
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Resorts In The Area
El Colorado
El Colorado Trail Map
- Lifts
- Quad 2
- Triple 1
- Double 1
- Surface Lifts 10
- Vertical
- Vertical Drop 2,963 ft/903 m
- Top Elevation 10,936 ft/3,333 m
- Bottom Elevation 7,972 ft/ 2,430 m
- Annual Snowfall
- 16 Feet / 5 Meters
- Terrain
- Beginner 15%
- Intermediate 40%
- Advanced 35%
- Expert 10%
- Designated Runs
- 77, which equals about 2500 acres
- Off-Piste & Backcountry
- The out-of-bounds here is remarkable, with several bowls, faces and couloirs that are so steep, they will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up!
- Terrain Park
- There are two parks, but no half pipes.
La Parva
La Parva Trail Map
- Lifts
- Quad 2
- Triple 1
- Double 1
- Surface Lifts 10
- Vertical
- Vertical Drop 3,150 ft/960 m
- Top Elevation 11,909 ft/3,630 m
- Bottom Elevation 8,760 ft/ 2,670 m
- Annual Snowfall
- 16 Feet / 5 Meters
- Terrain
- Beginner 15%
- Intermediate 45%
- Advanced 30%
- Expert 10%
- Designated Runs
- 30, which equal 23 miles of terrain (37 km)
- Off-Piste & Backcountry
- There is very nice ski touring behind the Piuquenes lift, and some other great spots off the Valle Nevado/La Parva ridge-line. Steep chutes abound above Las Aguilas lift (out of the resort).
- Snowmaking
- Yes, covering a large area
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Yes
- Terrain Park
- 16 Feet / 5 Meters
Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado Trail Map
- Lifts
- High-speed Detachable Quad 12 – 1
- Triple 1
- Double 1
- Surface Lifts 6
- Vertical
- Vertical Drop 2,657 ft/810 m
- Top Elevation 12,041 ft/3,670 m
- Bottom Elevation 9,838 ft/ 2,860 m
- Annual Snowfall
- Top Elevation 12,041 ft/3,670 m
- Terrain
- Beginner 14%
- Intermediate 30%
- Advanced 42%
- Expert 14%
- Designated Runs
- 42
- Off-Piste & Backcountry
- There is some incredible terrain off the Valle Nevado/Colorado ridge line, which drops to the road (steep faces and chutes that will challenge even the best free riders!). In addition there is some wonderful terrain behind the upper mountain.
- Snowmaking
- yes
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Yes
- Terrain Park
- Yes, but there is no half pipe
