WELCOME
TO PORTILLO:
AN EXCELLENT OPTION OF SKI IN CHILE
Portillo is 102 miles from Santiago or
approximately a 2 hours drive. The drive from Santiago is very scenic.
However, both airport and ground transfers are available upon request
.
Over the
past 50 years, Portillo has gained a reputation as the incomparable place
for skiers and boarders.
With our
renown snow, we can cater to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.
80% of the terrain is carefully groomed on a daily basis, and the most
difficult terrain is natural snow pack. Expert skiers have access to vast
and challenging areas, steep terrain and exhilarating experiences.
There
are plentyof choices at Portillo and all are easy to access and crowded
free. Portillo also allows beginners and intermediate to excel at their
own pace on groomed runs and open bowls.
TERRAIN
BEGINNERS Portillo
is an excellent place to learn how to ski or snowboard. With the help
of our Ski School, beginners will find themselves turning confidently
in no time. El Puma, El Corralito, and La Princesa are our beginners runs.
BEGINNERS
- INTERMEDIATE For
skiers and boarders who already feel comfortable on the mountain, we have
El Conejo, Las Lomas, Canarios and Bajada del Tren.
INTERTERMEDIATE
- ADVANCED The
Juncalillo run is Portillo's longest and the favorite practice run site
of the U.S. and Austrian ski teams. Jean-Claude Killy won a gold medal
on our Plateau Run, probably our most popular run at the resort. Davids
Run, Descenso, Los Zorros, El Estadio offer variety and excitement.
EXPERT Portillo's
expert runs are world-renown. The Roca Jack and Condor runs, so steep
they require a special, one-of-its-kind lift; the Upper Plateau, Garganta;
and the famous Kilometro Lanzado, home to three speed skiing trial records.
The 200km speed barrier was broken, for the first time, here on Portillos
Kilometro Lanzado.
ANOTHER RUNS Portillo
is renown for its powder skiing, and with so few guests theres no
worry that everything will be tracked out by the afternoon in fact,
powder can last for several days. We do not groom some of our guests
favorite advanced runs such as Garganta, Condor and Roca Jack. Our guests
like these vertical runs as nature leaves them.
OFF PISTE Using
either our Roca Jack or Condor lifts, skiers and snowboarders can traverse
weather and avalanche risks permitting to unbelievable off-piste
terrain, such as the steep, powdery Primavera Run. The ideal way to ski
off-piste terrain is to first hire a guide who can show you the secret
spots and powder stashes.