2024 lift ticket prices for the South American ski resorts in both Chile and Argentina will be released shorty. For now, browse below for last season’s rates to give you an idea of what to expect including info on Ikon Pass, Epic Pass, and more.
While the prices along with exchange rates can change, this will give you an idea of what to expect this ski season at the Andes most popular ski resort destinations.
Looking for season passes to ski resorts in Chile or Argentina? We say skip it. They can be very expensive. For example a Valle Nevado season pass costs over USD $1000.
How much does it cost to ski in Chile and Argentina?
In 2023, El Colorado, Chile has the most expensive lift tickets, around $82USD. Argentina is cheaper, but get’s a bit more confusing as the price you pay will be based on how you pay or exchange your cash. For example Cerro Catedral in Bariloche can cost up to $126 USD for a lift ticket. However, if you exchange your money on the unofficial “Blue” rate, you can cut this in half! You’ll learn more on this below.
Multi-Resort Passes: Ikon and Mountain Collective
Season pass holders of the popular Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective Pass have some pretty nice benefits for skiing in South America this winter. Check out Valle Nevado Resort for more info.
Epic Pass in South America: Chile + Argentina
The Epic Pass? Sorry amigos, they dropped Las Lenas Ski Resort years ago, and in our opinion are dropping the ball by not offering lift tickets in South America as part of their offer.
If you are not planning to do a popular resort ski package or fully hosted guided ski tour, these rates will be useful as you move around the country chasing the snow or are simply taking a quick day trip to a local resort.
Chile Ski Resort Lift Ticket Rates
Adult day lift ticket prices for the main Chilean ski resorts are detailed below for both high and low season. Tickets are charged in Chilean pesos but we have included an estimated rate in US dollars.
Child and Senior tickets are available for roughly 30-40% less depending on resort and date.
These ski areas accept international credit cards. Most ski destinations require the one time purchase of a rechargeable ski pass, available to recharge each time you buy a day pass.
USD$ exchange rate at time of publishing; $800 Chilean pesos
Of the 5 major ski destinations in Chile, El Colorado has the highest high season day ticket prices, while Portillo has the lowest.
Valle Nevado Lift Ticket Prices 2023
You will be issued a plastic re-chargeable ski pass that has an additional cost of $5,000 pesos ($6 usd aprox). Ticket prices remain the same all season long:
Adult (25-64 yrs old) $80 usd/$63000 pesos
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La Parva Lift Ticket Prices 2023
You will be issued a plastic re-chargeable ski pass that has an additional cost of $5,000 pesos ($6 usd aprox).
La Parva high season is July 4-August 14 plus all weekends and local holidays.
Adult high season $80 usd/$63000 pesos
Adult low season $44 usd/$42,000 pesos
El Colorado Lift Ticket Prices 2023
El Colorado high season is July and all weekends and local holidays.
You will be issued a re-chargeable ski pass that has an additional cost of $5,000 pesos ($6 usd aprox).
Adult (25-64) high season $82 usd/$65000 pesos
Adult low season $57 usd/$54000 pesos
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Portillo Lift Ticket Prices 2023
Portillo ski resort high season is July 6-August 15, plus weekends and Chilean holidays.
Adult (18-64) high season $70 usd/$55000 pesos
Adult low season $52 usd/$41000 pesos
Nevados de Chillan Lift Ticket Prices 2023
Nevados de Chillan high season is all of July. Plus all local holidays and all weekends in August.
All other dates are considered low season.
Adult (anyone over the age of 12) high season $76 usd/$61000 pesos
Adult low season $60 usd/$48000 pesos
Argentina Ski Resort Lift Ticket Rates
Differently from Chile, many Argentina ski resorts have 3 season levels that dictate prices; Low, Mid, and High. Some destinations have an additional season between Low and Mid known as Especial.
Detailed below are the ski resort daily adult lift ticket prices for Argentina’s main ski destinations. Tickets are charged in Argentine pesos.
Due to inflation in Argentina, some area’s rates in pesos climb over 100% each ski season.
Understanding the Exchange Rate in Argentina
Official USD$ exchange rate at time of publishing; $260 pesos. However this is constantly changing. There is a black market for the dollar called the Dollar Blue. You can find places to exchange your USD cash for nearly double the official rate, making tickets, food, etc considerably less expensive.
Too keep up to date on the daily changes on the exchange rates in Argentina go hereand look at BNA for the official rate, Blue or Turista for the blackmarket rate.
Cerro Catedral (Bariloche) Lift Ticket Prices 2023
You will be issued a re-chargeable, returnable ski pass with a small deposit.
Adult (all days through season) $29000 pesos
CERRO CATEDRAL DESTINATION GUIDE >
Chapelco Lift Ticket Prices 2023
You will be issued a re-chargeable ski pass. Return your pass, get your deposit back.
Low season month of June and September 3 to end of season
Mid season 1st week of July and July 30-September 2
High season July 9-29
Adult high season $24300
Adult mid season $21800
Adult low season $19400
Cerro Bayo Lift Ticket Prices 2023
You will be issued a one time re-chargeable ski pass with a deposit cost of $3000 pesos. Non returnable.
Low season June and September
Mid season July 2-8 and most of the month of August except August 19-25, considered Especial season
High season July 9-29
Adult high season $19000 pesos
Adult mid season $15200 pesos
Adult especial season $17200 pesos
Adult low season $13800 pesos
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Las Lenas Lift Ticket Prices 2023
Especial Season: Aug 19-Sept 1
Low Season: Sept 2 to end of season
Mid Season: June 17-30 and July 29-Aug 18
High Season: July 1-28
Adult (ages 12-69) high season $23200 pesos
Adult mid season $20200 pesos
Adult especial season $18100 pesos
Adult low season $15800 pesos