The cone-shape peak of the El Colorado ski area in Chile offers fun lift access terrain, but most of our time here will be taking advantage of the fact that El Colorado, linking with Valle Nevado and La Parva offer South America's largest resort and amazing back country ski terrain. Colorado backcountry skiing trips Include skiing road runs on Santa Tere (Santa Teresita or Santa Teresa) and more.
El Colorado, one hour from Santiago, Chile and just steps away from the village of Farellones has steep lines dropping throughout the cliff bands seen from Valle Nevado.
The East face of ski El Colorado's cone usually has the best snow, as the Andean winds deposit large amounts of snow here.
Ski Resort Location: Village of Farellones- El Colorado, Central Chile
Ski Resort Elevation: 2,250m (9,022 ft) to 3,333m (10,934ft)
Ski Resort Vertical Drop: 903m(2,965 ft)
Ski Resort Inbound Terrain: 25 Runs
15% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, 10% Expert
Lifts: 16
Backcountry Access: Very Good
Heliski: Available at Valle Nevado and La Parva
Annual Snowfall: 300 inches (762 cms)
Trail Map: El Colorado