Portillo Overview

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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

10984 Ft.
Vertical Drop

2743 Ft.
Base

8241 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

35%

Advanced Runs

35%

Expert Runs

15%

Longest Run

0.6

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 Days Open: 120

Days Open Last Year: 120

Years Open: 63

Average Snowfall: 255

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