Opening dates for the South America ski resorts are updated below as they are released by the major ski resorts. Bookmark this page and check back often for updates. If marked TBA, official planned opening has not been released:
Chile Ski Season: 2024 Opening Dates For Chile Ski Resorts
Ski season in Chile generally starts in June. When snow comes early, some resorts will open in May. When autumn snowfall is delayed, sometimes resorts will open as late as mid-late July.
Valle Nevado: June 21
Corralco: June 15
La Parva: TBA
Portillo: June 22
El Colorado: TBA
Nevados de Chillan: TBA
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Argentina Ski Season: 2024 Opening Dates for Argentina Ski Resorts
Similar to Chile, Argentina ski season usually starts in June. We have seen some ski seasons in Patagonia start as early as late May and in rare cases, as late as mid to later July.
Cerro Bayo: June 24
Cerro Castor: TBA
Catedral Alta Patagonia (Bariloche): June 22
Chapelco: June 22
Las Lenas: TBA
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When do Ski Resorts in South America Open
and Close for The Season?
Ski resorts in Chile and Argentina generally open for the ski season in late June. When autumn brings earlier snowfall, some resorts open as early as the end of May. And of course, some seasons get a later start (mid-July) due either to unseasonably warmer temperatures, less precipitation, or early season rain instead of snow.
On a good South American ski season, ski resorts do not close until late September to mid-October. On occasion the ski season in southern Chile can stretch well into November. In fact 2020, Antillanca ski resort near Osorno, Chile remained open until November 29th.
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We suggest visiting from late July to mid September for the best resort skiing. Backcountry can be outstanding through October. Come November however, maybe it’s time to save your $ and start your planning to go ski in Japan or plan that backcountry Canada ski tour next winter that has forever been on your to do list.
Check out the short video from La Parva resort in Chile to get an idea of what summer skiing is like in South America.
Pro Travel Tips
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