South America
Valle Nevado Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Sep 21
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
13cm
Past 10 Days
30cm
7-Day Forecast
31cm
Snow Depth
243cm
Open-Meteo modelPowder Days
43
2026 season
Bluebird Days
6
2026 season
Resort Guide
Valle Nevado is a major ski resort located in the Andes Mountains near Santiago, Chile, offering over 2,200 acres of skiable terrain and South America's largest skiable domain when connected with neighboring resorts. The resort features modern lifts, a variety of slopes for all abilities, and a high-altitude setting that ensures reliable snow conditions throughout the season. Guests can enjoy ski-in/ski-out accommodations, panoramic mountain views, and a range of amenities including restaurants, bars, and a spa. Valle Nevado stands out for its expansive terrain, vibrant après-ski scene, and proximity to Santiago, making it a premier destination for international and local skiers alike.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Valle Nevado
Lifts
13
Skiable area
2225 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(44 total)
Beginner
4
10% of terrain
Intermediate
16
36% of terrain
Advanced
15
33% of terrain
Expert
9
21% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner10%
- Intermediate36%
- Advanced33%
- Expert21%
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed quad1
- Double chair4
- Surface lift11
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Power Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
La Fourchette – This stylish lounge and bar at Valle Nevado is renowned for its sophisticated après-ski ambiance, offering panoramic mountain views, signature cocktails, and a vibrant social scene that attracts both locals and international visitors.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Sep 21, 10:04 AM UTC
616cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+99%
vs 5-Year Avg
310cm avg by now
+110%
vs 30-Year Avg
294cm avg by now
310cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 616.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~616.9 cm. That's 99% above the 5-year average (310 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 110% above the 30-year average (294 cm).
Valle Nevado Season Snowfall
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Valle Nevado Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 344cm with an average of 81 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 17% below this average (287cm 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 | 101cm | 14 days | 85cm | 139cm | 28cm |
| July | 75cm | 13 days | 135cm | 173cm | 23cm |
| August | 78cm | 14 days | 168cm | 209cm | 23cm |
| September | 50cm | 13 days | 180cm | 206cm | 15cm |
| October | 28cm | 14 days | 135cm | 175cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
61.8
Season Average
95 days scored
95
Best Day
17 Aug
69
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
31
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 3429 Jun
- 3327 Jun
- 3228 Jun
July 2026
- 9321 Jul22cm
- 9322 Jul14cm
- 9226 Jul19cm
August 2026
- 9517 Aug6cm
- 9318 Aug1cm
- 903 Aug16cm
September 2026
- 8720 Sep20cm
- 8321 Sep7cm
- 6916 Sep
August scored highest for Valle Nevado in 2026. Based on 95 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 19, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 4, 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 Valle Nevado
- Where is Valle Nevado?
- Valle Nevado is a ski resort in Chile.
- How high is Valle Nevado?
- Valle Nevado runs from a base elevation of 3,025 m (9,925 ft) to a summit of 3,670 m (12,041 ft), giving a vertical drop of 645 m (2,116 ft).
- How big is Valle Nevado?
- Valle Nevado has 2,225 acres (900 hectares) of skiable terrain, 44 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Valle Nevado?
- Valle Nevado is on the Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective and Power Pass. 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 Valle Nevado?
- Valle Nevado 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 Valle Nevado get in a typical season?
- Valle Nevado averages 276 inches / 700 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
