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Las Araucarías Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Sep 21
todayPast 24 Hours
9cm
Past 48 Hours
37cm
Past 10 Days
47cm
7-Day Forecast
65cm
Snow Depth
129cm
Open-Meteo modelPowder Days
15
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Bluebird Days predicted: Fri, Sat
Resort Guide
Las Araucarías is a ski resort located on the slopes of the Lonquimay Volcano in the Araucanía Region of Chile. The resort features a variety of ski runs suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers, with panoramic views of native forests and volcanic landscapes. Key amenities include ski and snowboard rentals, a ski school, and a mountain lodge offering food and accommodation. Its tranquil setting and proximity to Conguillío National Park make it a distinctive destination for those seeking a relaxed alpine experience amidst natural beauty.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Las Araucarías
Skiable area
865.4 ac
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Sep 21, 08:03 PM UTC
908cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+30%
vs 5-Year Avg
701cm avg by now
+89%
vs 30-Year Avg
481cm avg by now
701cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 907.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~911.3 cm. That's 30% above the 5-year average (701 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 89% above the 30-year average (481 cm).
Las Araucarías Season Snowfall
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Las Araucarías Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 556cm with an average of 72 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 50% above this average (832cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 133cm | 16 days | 24cm | 54cm | 27cm |
| July | 138cm | 17 days | 55cm | 81cm | 29cm |
| August | 152cm | 16 days | 73cm | 102cm | 30cm |
| September | 85cm | 12 days | 66cm | 91cm | 22cm |
| October | 44cm | 8 days | 30cm | 51cm | 16cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
69.5
Season Average
47 days scored
94
Best Day
29 Aug
45
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
12
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 9429 Aug28cm
- 9430 Aug24cm
- 9128 Aug23cm
September 2026
- 9021 Sep19cm
- 813 Sep12cm
- 802 Sep3cm
August scored highest for Las Araucarías in 2026. Based on 47 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 15, 2026
Through Oct 15, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Las Araucarías
- Where is Las Araucarías?
- Las Araucarías is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is Las Araucarías?
- Las Araucarías runs from a base elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to a summit of 1,950 m (6,398 ft), giving a vertical drop of 400 m (1,312 ft).
- How big is Las Araucarías?
- Las Araucarías has 865 acres (350 hectares) of skiable terrain and 12 marked runs.
- When is ski season at Las Araucarías?
- Las Araucarías typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
