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Valle Nevado

By Mike Doyle, About.com

Valle Nevado Description:


Valle Nevado is located 35 miles from Santiago's International airport, with 34 ski trails, served by 11 lifts. The Andes Express Chairlift at Valle Nevado is the only high-speed detachable quad chairlift in Chile.

Valle Nevado Directions / Location:


Valle Nevado is located 35 miles from Santiago's International airport, take the urban highway Costanera Norte, Av. Kennedy and follow Av. las Condes until the road to Farellones. Continue until curve 40, where you take the detour to Valle Nevado that takes about 15 minutes.
Directions

Valle Nevado Statistics:


Summit Elevation: 12,038'
Vertical Drop: 2,657'
Skiable Acres: 22,000
Average Annual Snowfal: 312"
Trails: 34
Lifts: 11
Snowmaking: Yes

Valle Nevado Reservations:


The Valle Nevado resort boasts three hotels (Hotel Valle Nevado, Hotel Puerta del Sol and Tres Puntas) as well as an apartment complex (Edificio Valle del Sol).
Rates and Reservations

Valle Nevado Weather:


Conditions
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