Skiing in Vale Nevado

Imagine the vast expanse of the snow covered Alps, and you are skiing down a slope without a care in the world. You can make this a reality by visiting the famous ski resort, Valle Nevado, which has the highest degree of modern conveniences in the whole of South America. A few French businessmen, back in 1988, wanted to emulate European ski resorts, and this enchanting ski resort was founded. It is a French designed resort (of course!), and covers about 800 hectares of skiing area. The facilities and terrain have been constantly upgraded and the result is a varied terrain that makes skiing so interesting, and also you can go snow boarding. Private Heli-skiing is also offered in the adjacent valleys. The terrain is so perfect for skiing, that this resort was featured in an Xbox video-game.

There is a snow park in the resort where you can indulge in extreme ski sports, as it has all the proper terrain for jumps and free style. The park is 100 meters long you can go snowboarding on two trails, the Half Pipe and Border Cross. The resort has eight lifts in total, including a hi-speed, detachable quad, which is the only one in South America. If you are new to skiing you need not worry as you will find a lot of instructors in this place. The best season for skiing in this resort is from June to October, when you will find the best fresh powder snow. The powder here will be deep and dry and is supposed to last for days. This resort lies 46 kilometers east of Santiago in Chile. If you are driving, it is mandatory to carry chains for your vehicle tyres, and you can take the Farellones route, and then the detour at the Valle Nevado sign. The resort is about 14 kilometers from here, through some very torturous 20 hairpin bends. From Santiago it usually takes around two to three hours to reach the resort.

For accommodation there are three good hotels. The Valle Nevado Hotel is five star, and has 53 spacious rooms, each with a breathtaking view of the mountains. This is a place of luxury and convenience, and has a fully equipped fitness center. Tres Puntas Hotel has three star accommodation, and has 91 rooms. It is about 492 meters away from the ski tracks, and is one of the cheapest staying options available. Puetra Del Sol Hotel is a four star category hotel with 124 rooms, and is preferred by most families that come to Valle Nevado.

Valle Nevado is part of a three-valley region, and is a great spot to enjoy nature and mountain views. It has a constant stream of international tourists all through the main season. The place gives you a feeling of vastness, with its huge wide-open slopes. Even if you are not a skier you can still take the lifts, which are supposed to be the highest lift service in the southern hemisphere, and enjoy the view of the terrain from those dizzying heights.