Nevados de Chillan, Chile Ski & Snowboard

Arrival

Arrive at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport by 10:00 AM local time on Sunday. If you’d prefer to fly in a day early, we recommend arriving anytime on Saturday and staying at the Holiday Inn at the airport.

Once the group has assembled, we’ll depart by private transportation for Las Trancas. The drive will take approximately 5–6 hours, with stops along the way for lunch and snack breaks.

We’ll arrive at our home base for the week, Roble Viejo Lodge, where we’ll check in, enjoy a home-cooked welcome dinner prepared by our hosts, and settle in for a good night’s sleep ahead of our first day on the mountain.

Meals included: Dinner

Day 2

Meet for breakfast at 7:30 AM to check the weather and plan out the day. Get ready and gather in the lobby by 8:30 AM for our transfer to Nevados de Chillán.

We’ll start the day riding together with a quick orientation of the resort. From there, guests are welcome to ride in groups with the guides or explore the mountain on their own. We’ll identify a meeting spot for lunch and après, then coordinate our return to the lodge once the last pisco sour has been enjoyed.

In the evening, you’ll have time to relax, enjoy some charcuterie, and soak in the hot tub before heading into town for our dinner reservations.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3

Enjoy the 3KM Tres Marías run and practice riding the T-bar. We’ll stop for lunch at La Vista Restaurant, located at the top of the mountain, where you can take in expansive views of the Andes and soak up some sun — we recommend ordering a completo and a piscola.

We’ll meet again for après at Hotel Alto Nevados, where you can dance to old-school techno and, depending on the mood, possibly break out the shot ski. If you’re craving something sweet to keep you going, be sure to grab some alfajores (dulce de leche cookies) at the corner store on the way home from the mountain.

After skiing, we’ll relax back at the lodge before heading out for another local dinner reservation.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4

Depending on the weather and the group’s needs, there will be an option to take a day off to rest and unwind. We may visit a local hotel hot spring, go on a short hike, and/or enjoy a Chilean wine tasting with an expert from a local wine shop. If the weather is great and stoke is high, we’ll head back to the mountain with anyone who’s ready to shred.

At the end of the day, we’ll all meet up in the village for an après session at Las Bravas, where you can also browse the local gift shops. Later in the evening, we’ll enjoy a casual dinner and a quiet night if a recharge is needed.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5

Following breakfast, we’ll head back to the resort and ride the Otto chair high into the alpine. From there, we’ll explore more off-piste terrain if conditions allow. Expect long laps, beautiful scenery, and great vibes - this is why you came to Chile. Take it all in and enjoy the moment.

As usual, we’ll meet up for après and organize our transportation back to the lodge. We’ll head out again for dinner, but if you need a break from the group outings and would prefer to dine on your own, please let your guide know ahead of time and they’ll help you make alternate arrangements.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6

Soak in your final day riding in the Andes. Revisit your favorite runs from the week and grab those last scenic mountain photos. We’ll cap off the day with one final Tres Marías run, then meet up for our last après.

Bring your bathing suit and a change of clothes if you’d like to hit the hot springs one last time. We’ll thank our servers at the Alto Nevados bar, then take one final run together into the sunset to our pickup spot.

We’ll head back to Roble Viejo for one last dinner - a special BBQ prepared by our hosts at the lodge.

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7

Eat breakfast, pack up your gear, and check out by 9:00 AM. As a group, we’ll travel by private transfer to Santiago and check in at Hotel Plaza San Francisco. You’ll then have the rest of the day and evening to explore the city.

We’ll wander through Plaza de Armas, check out the street art in Barrio Lastarria, browse local street markets, and maybe even stop by the fish market for a snack.

We’ll cap off the week with a final farewell dinner at our favorite Peruvian restaurant in Santiago, where we’ll enjoy fresh seafood and local flavors while sharing stories from the week and dreaming up the next adventure. Japan perhaps? Argentina next summer?

Meals included: Breakfast

Departure

Spend your last morning exploring Santiago. We’ll provide recommendations for things to do, including a visit to the Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, a stroll through Barrio Bellavista, or a hike up San Cristóbal Hill.

We’ll help coordinate transportation back to the airport via shuttle or Uber for those heading home. Breakfast at the hotel is included, but you’ll be responsible for any snacks, as well as the cost of transportation around the city or to the airport.

Until next time - ¡Adiós, Amigos!

Meals included: Breakfast

With average annual snowfall topping 30 feet, Nevados de Chillán is widely regarded as one of the best powder destinations in Chile, and the terrain backs that up. Volcanic flows have sculpted the upper mountain into a maze of mounds, natural half-pipes, mini-bowls, and drop-offs that reward creative skiers and riders willing to explore — and with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical and close to 1,400 skiable acres, there's plenty of canvas to work with. Chillan also lays claim to the longest run in South America — the 13km Tres Marías. The resort keeps a refreshingly local, unhurried character: uncrowded slopes, genuinely interesting off-piste, and après soaks in natural volcanic hot springs that you ski directly to — not a bad way to top off a day of skiing in August in the Andes.

Set in the forests of Las Trancas, just minutes from the lifts at Nevados de Chillán, Roble Viejo Lodge offers a warm and inviting base for exploring one of Chile’s most spectacular mountain regions. The lodge blends rustic charm with thoughtful comfort — cozy guest rooms, timbered common spaces, and a fireside living room that naturally becomes the heart of the home. After skiing, soak in the outdoor hot tubs beneath evergreen canopies, swap stories over Chilean wine, or simply slow down and take in the quiet mountain air. Homemade breakfasts and hearty dinners are shared family-style, creating a relaxed sense of community at the end of each day. Roble Viejo isn’t just where you stay — it’s where the trip begins to feel like a group of friends, not just a group.