Related Regions: Chile, Santiago, South America

Ski Portillo Overview

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Ski Portillo

Portillo is South America's oldest and most famous ski resort. The famous skier Jean-Claude Killy won his first gold medals in Portillo in the 1966 World Championships. Located on the edge of Inca Lake in a truly gorgeous setting, Portillo is 100 percent above tree line. Portillo is revered by advanced/expert skiers for its steep, off-piste terrain and good hiking, and powder that can last for days. With just one hotel and no town, the ambiance lends itself to a lot of camaraderie, and the focus is as much on skiing and snowboarding as life off the slopes.

Elevation

Summit

3348m
Vertical Drop

836m
Base

2512m

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

30%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

25%

Longest Run

2 KM

Skiable Terrain

500 HECTARE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 14
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 3
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 9

Tourist Office

Renato Sanchez 4270

Santiago

Chile

Phone: (56-2) 2263-0606

info@skiportillo.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 22/06/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/10/2013

Projected Days Open: 120

Days Open Last Year: 98

Years Open: 64

Average Snowfall: 828cm

Ski Portillo Reviews

by bhsnyc 31st December 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
great mountain, but run like a cruise

Pros: lives up to most of the hype, great staff, good maintenance
Cons: dated, isolated, expensive, forced to stay 1wk, scary drive up!
by papi6022 5th September 2010
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 2
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 2
portillo no es muy bueno

Pros: no lift lines, ski in/out, beautiful location
Cons: poor infrastructure, mediocre food, indifferent service, poor grooming and signage on slopes
by snowmystr 13th September 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
Powder in September

Pros: Find untracked snow days after a snowfall
Cons: You feel like you are on a cruise ship - hope for good weather
by mdavidjohnson 24th February 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Portillo

Pros: Aesthetics, Racking up Vertical
Cons: Isolated, must stay for 1 week