Itinerary
This tour
starts in
Santiago, Chile and
ends in
Santiago, Chile.
Day 1 – Santiago Arrival Day – Transport to Farellones – Ski La Parva
CASA guides will arrange morning pick ups for guests at their Santiago hotel before heading up to Tres Valles to hit the slopes of La Parva and settling into our lodge in Farellones for the next 3 nights.
Days 2 - 4 Ski/Ride Tres Valles (Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado)
Depending on conditions guides will recommend which area to ski over the next 3 days. Surrounded by massive Andean peaks, Tres Valles offers vast terrain options from in bounds cruisers and open bowls to some of Chile’s premier lift-accessed backcountry, including private shuttles on Santa Teresa. After saying good bye to our friends at the Powder Lodge we spend the morning on the slopes before making our way to the Aconcagua Valley and Los Andes, our base for the following 3 nights.
Day 5 – Arpa Cat Skiing
Considered one of the wildest ski resorts on the planet, Valle El Arpa, is an experience not to be missed by snow adventurers. Climbing out of the Aconcagua Valley past stands of Saguro cacti, the road to Arpa is a 4×4 adventure in itself. In 2011 Arpa earned a spot on the Freeskiing World Tour!
Ski legend “Toni” Sponar spotted this remote valley in search of new ski areas in the Andes. With over 5000 acres of terrain, 3000 vertical feet to descend, the most spectacular views of Aconcagua from any resort in the Andes, and skiing with an intimate group make Arpa one of the most memorable destinations to visit on your South American tour.
Day 6 – Ski/Ride Portillo
Today we wind our way up the Rio Blanco Canyon to the border of Chile and Argentina and Portillo. One of the oldest and most recognized ski resorts in South America, Portillo’s legendary Lago de Inca is situated in a big mountain cirque surrounded by massive cliff walls leaving one in awe! Skiers and Riders can experience the Roca Jack, one of the most unique lifts in the world, and access to some of the steepest lift served terrain in the Andes. Portillo is the training grounds and melting pot for many of the world’s greatest ski racers and the birthplace of the Skier’s World Cup.
Day 7 – Aconcagua Valley Tour – Departure Day
Guests will be transported to Santiago International Airport or driven to their Santiago hotel. We spend the day exploring the sites of the Aconcagua Valley or the markets of Santiago before saying adios.
PLEASE SCHEDULE DEPARTING FLIGHTS AFTER 6 PM