South America
Portillo Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Sep 21
todayPast 24 Hours
21cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
25cm
Past 10 Days
55cm
7-Day Forecast
25cm
Snow Depth
255cm
Resort reportedPowder Days
39
2026 season
Bluebird Days
3
2026 season
Resort Guide
Portillo is a renowned ski resort located in the Andes of Chile, approximately two hours from Santiago, offering dramatic mountain scenery and a unique lakeside setting. The resort features 35 runs and 14 lifts, catering to a range of abilities with a focus on intermediate and advanced terrain, including legendary off-piste options. Portillo is known for its intimate, all-inclusive hotel atmosphere, fostering a close-knit community experience, and its signature yellow hotel overlooking the stunning Laguna del Inca. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out access, a heated outdoor pool, fitness facilities, and a variety of dining options, making it a distinctive destination for both relaxation and adventure.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Portillo
Lifts
13
Skiable area
1235 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(35 total)
Beginner
7
20% of terrain
Intermediate
16
45% of terrain
Advanced
12
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Double chair3
- Surface lift10
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Tio Bob’s – Perched high on the slopes with panoramic views of the Andes, Tio Bob’s is renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, offering hearty Chilean cuisine, local wines, and a convivial atmosphere that draws skiers and snowboarders for sunset drinks and socializing.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Sep 21, 11:04 PM UTC
1,021cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+141%
vs 5-Year Avg
423cm avg by now
+193%
vs 30-Year Avg
349cm avg by now
423cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 752.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~1019.4 cm. That's 141% above the 5-year average (423 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 192% above the 30-year average (349 cm).
Portillo Season Snowfall
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Portillo Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 346cm with an average of 77 snowfall days per season. 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 | 108cm | 13 days | 105cm | 165cm | 31cm |
| July | 76cm | 12 days | 158cm | 199cm | 23cm |
| August | 80cm | 13 days | 191cm | 233cm | 24cm |
| September | 47cm | 12 days | 205cm | 233cm | 15cm |
| October | 26cm | 13 days | 177cm | 206cm | 8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
64.2
Season Average
94 days scored
96
Best Day
2 Aug
69
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
28
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 3326 Jun
- 3029 Jun
- 2830 Jun
July 2026
- 9525 Jul23cm
- 9526 Jul21cm
- 9427 Jul6cm
August 2026
- 962 Aug22cm
- 9617 Aug5cm
- 9418 Aug
September 2026
- 8921 Sep12cm
- 7716 Sep
- 7614 Sep
August scored highest for Portillo in 2026. Based on 94 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
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 20, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 11, 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 Portillo
- Where is Portillo?
- Portillo is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is Portillo?
- Portillo runs from a base elevation of 2,548 m (8,360 ft) to a summit of 4,222 m (13,852 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,674 m (5,492 ft).
- How big is Portillo?
- Portillo has 1,235 acres (500 hectares) of skiable terrain, 35 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Portillo?
- Portillo is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Portillo?
- Portillo 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.
- How much snow does Portillo get in a typical season?
- Portillo averages 291 inches / 740 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
