Portillo Ski Resort Guide
Portillo, Chile
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,300m10,827ft |
| Resort Height | 2,850m9,350ft |
| Nearest Airport | Santiago |
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Portillo
The ski area of Portillo is in the Chilean Andes at an altitude of 2,850m9,350ft.
Summary
Portillo has direct access to 17 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,850m9,350ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,300m10,827ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Portillo is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Portillo.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Roca Jack'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Portillo?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Portillo.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Portillo Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Portillo Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,300m10,827ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Portillo) | 2,850m9,350ft |
| Lowest Piste | 2,560m8,399ft |
| Max Vertical | 740m2,428ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Portillo has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Portillo?
This ski resort is in the Chilean Andes in Los Andes, Provincia de Los Andes.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Portillo is Santiago, 130 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 11,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 50 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Portillo open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Mid June, and usual closing is Mid Oct.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
