Related Regions: Chile, Santiago, South America

Portillo Overview

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  • 6 Reviews
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Ski Portillo

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.

Elevation

  • Summit
    10860 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    2500 Ft.
  • Base
    9450 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

30%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

30%

Longest Run

1.5

Skiable Terrain

1235

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 14
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 3
  • Triple Chairs: 1
  • Double Chairs: 1
  • Surface Lifts: 9

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Jun 16, 2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: Oct 6, 2012

Projected Days Open: 113

Days Open Last Year: 103

Years Open: 63

Average Snowfall: 326

Portillo Reviews

  • by bhsnyc Dec 31, 2010
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    great mountain, but run like a cruise

    Pros: lives up to most of the hype, great staff, good maintenance
    Cons: dated, isolated, expensive, forced to stay 1wk, scary drive up!

     
  • by papi6022 Sep 5, 2010
    • Overall Rating 2.0
    • Family Friendly 2.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 2.0
    • Terrain Park 1.0
    • Nightlife 2.0

    portillo no es muy bueno

    Pros: no lift lines, ski in/out, beautiful location
    Cons: poor infrastructure, mediocre food, indifferent service, poor grooming and signage on slopes

     
  • by snowmystr Sep 13, 2009
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Powder in September

    Pros: Find untracked snow days after a snowfall
    Cons: You feel like you are on a cruise ship - hope for good weather

     

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