Valle Nevado on Postcard

@travelleisure

"Valle Nevado, a resort in the Andes Mountains. While the property isn't entirely all-inclusive, it does offer half-board packages that include accommodations, lift tickets, and two daily meals. Another perk: you don't need to bring your own gear, since you can rent equipment for any skill level on site." - Travel + Leisure Editors

11 All-inclusive Ski Resorts for Your Next Winter Getaway

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@afar

"The Ultimate Day Trip: Ski the Andes While sitting at dinner one night in Santiago with my brother, it occurred to us that we should try to ski and snowboard the Andes while we were there for a few days. A quick ask at our hostel, and we were set up for the ultimate day trip, complete with gear and transportation to and from the Valle Nevado ski resort. There are numerous outfitters in Santiago that will put together an inexpensive day trip to the slopes at a moment's notice. After a long, yet scenic 46-kilometer ride from the city, you will exit the van and gaze longingly at the majestic Andes mountains. Valle Nevado is one of the more modern ski resorts, and it even played host to the World Snowboarding Championships in 2005. And with over 800 hectares of ski-friendly area, even the most elite athlete will not get bored on this terrain. If you're in Santiago, and have some time on your hands, this is the ultimate day trip."

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Carmen LG

Google

We went for the day with Ski Total. Ski Total rents the equipment, winter clothes, and transportation to the Valle Nevado. The ride is over an hour long, worth getting a ride there. Once at the Valle Nevado Ski resort, it was all a bit confusing, and line-ups for everything. Two people in our group knew how to ski, so they just needed the basic pass. Two of us needed baby classes, and that was another line-up at another location. When we tried to book a private class, the ones left were too late in the day, so we booked the group beginner's class. So, do book your classes in advance! Then, there was another very slow line-up for getting a locker, and by the time we reached the meeting point for the classes, it was time to start. In our group we were 10 and with different skills... so I highly recommend you get a private class! Don't get me wrong, the place is absolutely breathtaking, and the bar had very good beer, but they need to organize themselves way better!!

Connor Crook

Google

We stayed in an apartment/condo at the base of the mountain. They got about 4' of snow the weekend before we arrived, so the snow was incredible. Temps were perfect. No wind and few clouds. Ground lifts are something of a challenge, but the crowds were light all week. It took 3 hours to get up the mountain, but the trip was great.

redaura

Google

Amazing mountain with a great variety of lifts. Amazing snow quality. Friendly for multiple languages. However, it took 2 hours of waiting in line to get my equipment rentals. This is very unacceptable and they need to make the process more efficient.

Luana Mayara Fernandes

Google

I did not stay at the resort but I went for skiing. The place is gorgeous and once you are up the mountains things get better but to get there is a hustle. I spent 2h in line to get my ski rentals even though everything was already paid off. When I got the rentals, the first lifts were out of order so I had to walk (with my skis on) all the way up the snow to the next lift, it was a struggle. Overall my experience was meh because of the struggles.

Ricardo Pavez

Google

Drove up to Valle Nevado and it was a truly beautiful place. Plenty of good snow and testing runs for intermediates and beginners. The staff were wonderdul and the food and drinks were just what the Dr. ordered 🤩 Will definitely return before the end of the season ✌️ Quick tip: Buy ski passes on-line as it is a lot cheaper! 😎

Mmarchitoi

Google

A very good hotel located in a very beautiful place, we had great times out there. We would say the cordiality of some employees could be better, and we missed a jacuzzi with covered pool, other than that, was a very nice stay and ski time! We liked!

Bruno Priore

Google

The place is beautiful, landscaping is nice for pictures and their entertaining programme are fine. However, the park lacks structure to receive the amount of tourists attempting to get in the park. Queues are extremely long, the hall are is smaller than needed, you will probably deal with a staff of people who do not want to be there to work.

Leandro Okabayashi

Google

Impossible to find a place to eat between 2pm and 3pm. Restaurants are either full or closed. If you come with be aware, they'll complain they're hungry. Even paying super premium prices won't solve the issue.

Carmen LG

Google

We went for the day with Ski Total. Ski Total rents the equipment, winter clothes, and transportation to the Valle Nevado. The ride is over an hour long, worth getting a ride there. Once at the Valle Nevado Ski resort, it was all a bit confusing, and line-ups for everything. Two people in our group knew how to ski, so they just needed the basic pass. Two of us needed baby classes, and that was another line-up at another location. When we tried to book a private class, the ones left were too late in the day, so we booked the group beginner's class. So, do book your classes in advance! Then, there was another very slow line-up for getting a locker, and by the time we reached the meeting point for the classes, it was time to start. In our group we were 10 and with different skills... so I highly recommend you get a private class! Don't get me wrong, the place is absolutely breathtaking, and the bar had very good beer, but they need to organize themselves way better!!

Connor Crook

Google

We stayed in an apartment/condo at the base of the mountain. They got about 4' of snow the weekend before we arrived, so the snow was incredible. Temps were perfect. No wind and few clouds. Ground lifts are something of a challenge, but the crowds were light all week. It took 3 hours to get up the mountain, but the trip was great.

redaura

Google

Amazing mountain with a great variety of lifts. Amazing snow quality. Friendly for multiple languages. However, it took 2 hours of waiting in line to get my equipment rentals. This is very unacceptable and they need to make the process more efficient.

Luana Mayara Fernandes

Google

I did not stay at the resort but I went for skiing. The place is gorgeous and once you are up the mountains things get better but to get there is a hustle. I spent 2h in line to get my ski rentals even though everything was already paid off. When I got the rentals, the first lifts were out of order so I had to walk (with my skis on) all the way up the snow to the next lift, it was a struggle. Overall my experience was meh because of the struggles.

Ricardo Pavez

Google

Drove up to Valle Nevado and it was a truly beautiful place. Plenty of good snow and testing runs for intermediates and beginners. The staff were wonderdul and the food and drinks were just what the Dr. ordered 🤩 Will definitely return before the end of the season ✌️ Quick tip: Buy ski passes on-line as it is a lot cheaper! 😎

Mmarchitoi

Google

A very good hotel located in a very beautiful place, we had great times out there. We would say the cordiality of some employees could be better, and we missed a jacuzzi with covered pool, other than that, was a very nice stay and ski time! We liked!

Bruno Priore

Google

The place is beautiful, landscaping is nice for pictures and their entertaining programme are fine. However, the park lacks structure to receive the amount of tourists attempting to get in the park. Queues are extremely long, the hall are is smaller than needed, you will probably deal with a staff of people who do not want to be there to work.

Leandro Okabayashi

Google

Impossible to find a place to eat between 2pm and 3pm. Restaurants are either full or closed. If you come with be aware, they'll complain they're hungry. Even paying super premium prices won't solve the issue.

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