El Colorado
El Colorado
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Welcome to the Andes Mountains of Chile! Let Endless Turns arrange your all-inclusive ski and snowboarding package to El Colorado and La Parva Resorts, which are located 1.5 hours from Santiago. For skiing either resort you have the choice of staying in Valle Nevado, La Parva, or El Colorado.
All three resorts offer wonderful Chilean hospitality, as well as some tremendous cuisine, wine, and a quaint European-like feel, but Valle Nevado has the largest selection of lodging in the area.
ABOUT THE RESORT
THE MOUNTAIN
El Colorado is a large ski complex that connects with both Valle Nevado and La Parva Resorts. This mountain has a lot of every type of terrain imaginable. There is great corduroy for arcing those big turns and chutes so steep your hair will be standing up on the back of your neck (these are technically out-of-bounds with a bit of a walk out at the bottom, but definitely worth it!). El Colorado is typically one of the first to open its slopes each season, which typically is mid-June.
ACCOMMODATIONS & CUISINE
The Village of Farellones is located just below the ski resort and also has some nice lodging and great traditional Chilean restaurants. The village has a wonderful locals feel that caters to families, friends, couples, and individual travelers.
NIGHTLIFE
El Colorado is very similar to that of La Parva – it has a small traditional mountain village, but with some great pubs and bars.
PERKS
El Colorado is a large ski complex above the metropolis of Santiago, which connects to Valle Nevado and La Parva Resorts. Skiing from El Colorado to the other two resorts is an experience in itself. The Village of Farellones is located just below the ski resort and offers additional lodging options and wonderful traditional Chilean restaurants.
What's Included
- 7 nights lodging at the resort
- Breakfast and dinner at the resort
- Ground transfers
- 2 nights of accommodations in Santiago with breakfast
- Santiago city tour
- Winery tour
- Vina del Mar & Valparaiso Excursion
What's Not Included
- Flights will be added on (based on specific departure city and travel dates)
- Lunches and dinners in Santiago
- Additional nights in Santiago
- Ski/snowboard rentals and lessons
- Helicopter and backcountry skiing
- Additional excursions (biking, hiking, visit to artisan markets)
Please Note: Excursions, activities, additional lodging can be arranged
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Resorts In The Area
El Colorado Resort
The Mountain
El Colorado is a large ski complex that connects with both Valle Nevado and La Parva Resorts. This mountain has a lot of every type of terrain imaginable. There is great corduroy for arcing those big turns and chutes so steep your hair will be standing up on the back of your neck (these are technically out-of-bounds with a bit of a walk out at the bottom, but definitely worth it!). El Colorado is typically one of the first to open its slopes each season, which typically is mid-June.
Accommodations & Cuisine
The Village of Farellones is located just below the ski resort and also has some nice lodging and great traditional Chilean restaurants. The village has a wonderful locals feel that caters to families, friends, couples, and individual travelers.
Nightlife
El Colorado is very similar to that of La Parva – it has a small traditional mountain village, but with some great pubs and bars.
El Colorado Resort Trail Map
- Lifts
- 2 Quad
- 1 Triple
- 1 Double
- 10 surface lifts
- Vertical
- Vertical Drop: 2,963 feet (903 meters)
- Top Elevation: 10,936 feet (3,333 meters)
- Bottom Elevation: 7,972 feet (2430 meters)
- Annual Snowfall
- 5 Meters / 16 Feet
- 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.
