About Portillo

Don’t forget, the ski season in Chile runs contrary to that of North America. Experience Portillo in the Andes Mountains from June to October.

Portillo has been owned and operated by the Purcell family for over 60 years. The hotel is at 2,880 m (9,450 ft) above sea level, but the highest lift will take you to 3,310 m (10,860 ft). Catch your breath before heading down the slopes of some of the highest peaks in the western and southern hemispheres. Unless you plan to ski the Himalayas, adrenaline junkies will be satisfied. The lowest lift has a vertical drop of 762 m (2,500 ft). You’ll have days of fun whooshing down the manicured snow on 35 runs.

Nothing can stop a dedicated skier, and nothing stopped the Portillo from hosting the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1966, even after being partially destroyed by avalanches the year before. Don’t shelve your dreams of becoming an Olympic skier. Train here during the summer while the sun is high at home.

 

Must See

  • Inca Lodge - Portillo
  • Marble Caves
  • Valle Nevado
  • Los Pingüinos Natural Monument
  • Laguna San Rafael National Park
  • Queulat National Park
  • Maipo Canyon
  • The Tarapacá Giant
  • Laguna del Laja National Park
  • Alberto de Agostini National Park

How to reach

Take a flight from Santiago, then you can take shuttles, private transport, or even contact car-rental companies if you are planning to drive yourself. If you’re on a Chile multi-resort ski tour, all your transport requirements will be looked after.

Tips

  • Try to start your day as early as possible 
  • Wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes
  • Make sure you book your tickets well in advance online
  • Do not forget to carry your boot as its an important piece of equipment in your skiing repertoire.
  • When you arrive at Portillo make sure to visit the Visitor Center where you will find signs and photos with information that will explain you the importance of world cup and Olympic racers. The banners of national teams line the walls of the lower levels, while higher up in the hotel, there’s a museum with black and white photos, and fashion shoots from the 1960s.
  • It will be crowded so be prepared.
  • People with mobility impairments may have difficulties.
  • Carry extra layers, caps, gloves etc
  • June, July and August are the best months to visit. 

Visit Time

Sunday:              9:00 am.to 4:30 pm.
Monday:           9:00 am.to 4:30 pm.
Tuesday:          9:00 am.to 4:30 pm.
Wednesday:      9:00 am.to 4:30 pm.
Thursday:        9:00 am.to 4:30 pm.
Friday:            9:00 am.to 4:30 pm.
Saturday:       9:00 am.to 4:30 pm.
 

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Waiting Time

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

3-4 days

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 5.34°C

 

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