Ski Portillo Chile

Area Profile

Portillo is South America's oldest and most famous ski resort. The famous skier Jean-Claude Killy won his first gold medals in Portillo in the 1966 World Championships. Located on the edge of Inca Lake in a truly gorgeous setting, Portillo is 100 percent above tree line. Portillo is revered by advanced/expert skiers for its steep, off-piste terrain and good hiking, and powder that can last for days. With just one hotel and no town, the ambiance lends itself to a lot of camaraderie, and the focus is as much on skiing and snowboarding as life off the slopes.

Lodging Profile

The Hotel Portillo has choices of valley or lake views, rooms for singles or doubles, singles in suites, and family apartments. Two hotel annexes provide a less expensive alternative to the traditional hotel room. Ski and stay packages are available on a weekly basis.

Services Profile

Hotel services include pool, fitness center, gymnasium, aerobics and yoga classes, cinema, game room, children's activities, day care center, discotheque, piano bar, ski and boot check, and timed race courses. Those who visit Portillo this season will encounter a new service platform at the base of the Plateau run. This building will have restrooms, a cafeteria, and a timekeeping office for all races realized on the Plateau run.

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarding is allowed on the mountain. Equipment rental and lessons are available.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 114

Days Open Last Year: 120

Years Open: 59

Average Snowfall: 255"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 15%

Intermediate Runs: 35%

Advanced Runs: 35%

Expert Runs: 15%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 15

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: 2

Triple Chairs: 1

Double Chairs: 1

Surface Lifts: 11

Elevation

Top: 10984 ft.

Bottom: 8241 ft.

Vertical Drop: 2743 ft.

Longest Run: 0.6 miles

Skiable Terrain: 1235 acres

Snow Making: 10 acres