Above the village of Las Trancas, Chile, Termas de Chillan, now known as Nevados de Chillan Mountain Resort at the base of active Volcano Chillan offers amazing terrain, powder, hotsprings and a relaxed environment.
This backcountry paradise is located only 5 hours from the metropolis of Santiago and can be reached by either car, train to Chillan or flight to nearby Concepcion.
The hiking in Chillan is excellent, accessing some of the longest descents and better terrain in the Andes including a backcountry playground that would take a full season to explore.
Fun off piste and groomers can be found all over the mountain including the 13 km Tres Marias run. In 2010 Nevados de Chillan will host the World Junior Alpine Ski Championship.
The real reason to visit Nevados de Chillan is the touring access to the peaks of Volcano Chillan and the Nevados de Chillan. We explore some of the best off-piste adventures in South America, including Shangri-La, and Pirrigallo chutes.
After a long day touring and skiing the pow, nothing beats a soak in the thermal baths at the base of the Termas de Chillan resort.
Ski Resort Location: Near the village of Las Trancas, South Central Chile
Ski Resort Elevation: 1,800m (5,900ft) to 2,500m (8,200ft)
Ski Resort Vertical Drop: 700m (2,300ft)
Ski Resort Inbound Terrain:
32 runs, 20% Beginner, 30% Intermediate, 30% Advanced, 20% Expert
Lifts: 9
Backcountry Access: Excellent
Heliski: No
Annual Snowfall: meters and meters...this place gets hammered!
Trail Map: Soon
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