Chile : Ski Guide : Termas de Chillan

Gentileza Termas de Chillan

Situated 1,650 mts above sea level, with 28 runs, 35 km groomed and maintained and a skiable area of 10,000 hectares. With 9 lifts (on triple seat, three double seats and five surface) it has the longest run in South America, at 13kms. 30% of the area is for beginners, 40% for intermediate and 30% only for experts. There is a vertical drop of 1,100 mts and the first snowpark of South America. It is also one of the centers which offers the most alternative activities, for example, Nordic skiing, randonee, heliski, snowmobiles and sledges. 

The thermal center has nine blue-water pools which are open all year round. With many beautiful natural attractions, summer here offers our visitors a recreational and relaxing retreat.

Season 2008: Opening June, 2008.

Hotels	Flights	Tickets	Where to Eat
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Hotels

Robledal Hotel Valle de Las Trancas Km 72 Located in Las Trancas, only 5 from the slopes of Termas de Chillán. This ski resort stands up surrounded by a centenary oak forest. Distributed in two levels, it has 20 wide and cozy rooms, in addition to spectacular suites, that become an apartment when it joins with the next room.		Gran Hotel Termas de Chillán Ski Center the Gran Hotel has 120 well-appointed rooms, restaurants, game rooms, conference facilities, bar, store, hair salon, fitness gym, squash court, children's day care center, full-service hot springs spa, 3 hot springs pools, and a host of other amenities to provide you with world-class comfort.
Pirimahuida Hotel On the Trancas district about 7 km (4 MI) from the Resort Surrounded by a spectacular landscape of waterfalls, snow capped mountains, and the Chillán volcano. It features transfer service to the Resort so guests can enjoy our hot springs facilities, SPA, and planned excursions.

Packages

	Mini Ski Week in the Chillan Hot Springs Grand Hotel Discover the “Las 3 Marías” (the 3 Marias), the longest ski trail in South America containing fascinating virgin snow inserted amongst the forest Program from 5 days /4 nights US$ 789
	Ski Week in Chillán Hot Springs Discover the “Las 3 Marías” (the 3 Marias), the longest ski trail in South America containing fascinating virgin snow inserted amongst the forest Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 1380
	Ski in the Chillan Hotsprings Condominium Resort Basic You will experience an unforgettable stay, while you enjoy the best snow at a superior Ski Center Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 1265
	Spa week in Chillan Hot Springs Considered by many to be the best hot springs resort in Chile, Chillan Hot Springs is situated at 5,248 ft (1,600 m) above sea level and combines thermal activity with a modern ski center. Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 1520
	Ski Week on the Pirimahuida Hotel A week of luxury at the Hotel Pirimahuida. An excellent alternative to enjoy a privileged environment. Enjoying the wonders of Termas de Chillan. Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 750
	Ski in the Chillan Hotsprings Condominium Resort Full Seven nights of accommodations at the Chillan Hot Springs Ski Center. Definetely made for family enjoyment. Program from 8 days /7 nights US$ 1050

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Slopes and Ski-Lifts

Termas de Chillán has a ski-able area of 10 thousand hectares, the biggest in the country, with 28 runs (35kms in total) and a drop of 1,100mts.

30% of the runs are graded easy, 40% intermediate and the other 30% as difficult. The grades are marked by colors, with green being "very easy", blue being "easy", red "intermediate", and black "difficult".

Las Tres Marías is the emblematic slope of this center as it is the longest in South America (13 km) and runs through beautiful native forests.

Termas de Chillán also has a Snowpark for snowboarding which is 250 mts long and has a Half Pipe, Quartes Pipe, Fun Box and Jump.

In the center there are 11 lifts, of which 4 are double seats (Silla Peta is now in operation), 1 is a triple seat and 6 are surface lifts. The Don Otto lift is the largest in the country, at 2,500 Mts.

Tickets

Tickets can be bought from the ticket office in the first car park, at the bottom of the "El Tata" lift and in the office which is in the parking lot at the side of the Center 1,800.

High Season:  Jul05-Ago17,  Sep06- Sep21, as well as every Saturday, Sunday and  all the holidays of the season.
Low Season: Remaining times.

Note
- Wednesday is Women's Day, tickets are US $23 (High) and US $19 (Low).

- Children are considered to be less than 12 years old with identification.
Prices in American dollars may vary depending on market driven exchange rates.

Ski School

Termas de Chillan offers a ski school with international instructors who gives lessons for all levels and the different forms of snow sports as mentioned above.

There are two types of classes: private and group. The duration of the former can vary between 1hr and 1 day. Group lessons, however, last 2 hours.

For youngsters between 3 and 8 years old, there is a Mini Ski School which has instructors specialized in teaching in an entertaining and fun way. There is also a "baby lift" especially for them. The classes can be one hour, half day or a complete day including a special lunch.

Equipment Rental

At Termas de Chillán there are three Ski Rental stores, at the Gran Hotel, and at the main Center 1.800, where you can rent accessories and complete equipment for skiing and snowboarding for both adults and children.

Where to Eat