El Colorado
All-mountain variety, the social base of Santiago skiing.
- Vertical
- 910 m
- Summit
- 3,333 m
- Season
- Jun — Oct
- Country
- Chile
El Colorado pairs with Farellones to form a single ski area with the most varied terrain in the Tres Valles. Wide intermediate cruisers, well-pitched racing trails and quiet powder stashes off the back side. The base village of Farellones is the social hub of Santiago skiing — restaurants, bars, and the easiest day-trip access from the city.
- 22 lifts, 101 marked runs
- Linked to Farellones base village
- Strong intermediate and freestyle terrain
- 45 min from the city limits of Santiago
- +Day-trippers from Santiago
- +Intermediates wanting the most run variety
- +Freestyle and park skiers
- —Travellers chasing extreme terrain (head to La Parva or Valle Nevado)
- —Those who want a single quiet base (Farellones is busy on weekends)
Everything you need to decide if this resort fits your trip.
Either day-trip from Santiago (45 min once you're past the switchbacks) or stay in Farellones for 3–4 days, mixing in Valle Nevado and La Parva.
Farellones village stays. Avoid driving up on weekends if you can — the road backs up.
Farellones lodging plus Santiago day-trips work. Shuttles are easy from the city.
Mix — some Farellones lodging is ski-in/ski-out, much is a short walk.
Useful if you'll combine with wine valleys or Valparaíso. For ski-only trips, transfers and shuttles work better.
From Santiago (SCL), 1h 30m by road. Closest of the four to the city.
Strong across beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Park skiers are well-served.
Head to the back side off the upper chairs early — quieter than the front. Weekends bring crowds from Santiago.
Cóndor for upper mountain, Princesa for groomers, the link to La Parva on inter-connect days.
Strong ski school. English instructors available.
Solid onsite rental shops in Farellones.
Optional.
Farellones village has the best restaurant variety of the Tres Valles. Multiple solid options for lunch and dinner.
The most lively après of the Santiago resorts. Bars and casual restaurants in Farellones.
Pisco sour, Chilean wine, empanadas, sandwiches like the lomito and chacarero.
Strong. Variety of terrain, ski school, and a walkable village.
Easiest of the Tres Valles for solo skiers — most social base.
Some hostel-style options in Farellones plus day-trip from Santiago lodging.
Reliable in most lodging. Mobile reception is generally good.
Basic clinic at the village; Santiago is close for serious care.
Andes Centrales — cold, mostly sunny, with storm cycles. Weekends crowd the road and lifts.
Day, multi-day, and Tres Valles inter-connect. Confirm Ikon Pass coverage by season.
Less heli-focused; touring options exist with local guides.
Closest in feel to a mid-size Austrian resort — strong all-mountain variety, lively village.
Skiing weekends without expecting crowds. Skipping La Parva and Valle Nevado when the inter-connect ticket makes them easy.
When you want the most versatile terrain, the liveliest base village, and easy Santiago access.
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