Ski the Andes

We invite you to discover the un-crowded ski resorts in Chile and Argentina, amazing off-piste terrain, and the wide-open backcountry of the Andes. Experience the snow like never before in the finest conditions South America has to offer, including Portillo, Las Lenas, Termas de Chillan, Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado, Llaima, Lonquimay, Villarrica, Cerro Catedral, Cerro Bayo, Chapelco, La Hoya, Valle El Arpa and Cerro Castor.

In addition to the world-class skiing and snowboarding; hot springs, volcanoes, cuisine, culture, and nightlife are an unforgettable part of every visit; delivering experiences that are cultural, spontaneous, and boundless.

Choose from any one of these fine destinations to make this ski or snowboarding experience one to remember for a lifetime.

Bariloche, Argentina
Truly one of the most beautiful places on earth, you will not want to leave the town of Bariloche once you go there. The town sits on the edge of the Lake Nahuel Huapi, and is surrounded by majestic peaks. The streets are filled with good restaraunts, shopping and chocolate shops!

El Colorado
El Colorado is considered the locals mountain at the tri-resort farellones area, located only an hour outside of Santiago. Shadowed by the international destination resort, Valle Nevado, and the "cuico's" mountain, La Parva, El Colorado does not get its due...which is fine with us.

La Hoya
A true Patagonian outpost influenced by Welsh and guacho culture the town of Esquel serves as the gateway to La Hoya ski resort. Situated deep in the Patagonia Andes and overlooking the expansive Argentine pampas and Parque Nacional Alerces, La Hoya is an off the beaten track ski destination with incredible off piste terrain. It boasts 60% of its terrain as advanced and the backcountry is accessed easily from the lifts.

Las Leñas
Las Leñas is the most well known ski resort in Argentina. For years it has attracted the best of the best, who flock to Las Leñas to train and vacation during the Northern Hemisphere summer months. The large amount of extreme, lift-accessible terrain makes it a playground for international daredevils and powder hounds. Many parts of this mountain are not recommended for anyone but the experts...

La Parva
La Parva, which has historically been in the shadow of the nearby Valle Nevado, has some of the most easily accessed, high quality off-piste terrain in Chile, and some great, long, high-speed runs on-piste. While La Parva does not hold its snow as long as Valle Nevado because of its western aspects, the terrain is generally far superior. La Parva also tends to receive a lot less people, so sometimes when it’s crowded at Valle Nevado, La Parva is a good alternative.

Portillo
Portillo (translation “the little gate”) is nestled high up in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. This resort, probably the most famous in all of South America, began construction in the 1930's, and still provides a classic mountain lodge experience in the high Andes. Hotel Portillo offers a full luxury package, including excellent food, a heated outdoor pool in a spectacular setting, and a complete range of other amenities.

To learn more about these destinations or the additional destinations we have to offer, please email us at experience [at] phoenix-lifestyle [dot] com