Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski destination in the Andes Mountains of Chile, opens to skiers and snowboarders for the 2026 winter season beginning June 19, through October.
The big news is the new link to neighboring La Parva Ski Resort, to ski both on a single lift ticket or season pass, totaling 4,000 acres of terrain, 87 trails and 30 lifts.
Over the summer in South America (winter in North America), Valle Nevado made $3 Million in upgrades for the 2026 winter season, including the new Aconcagua Ski Residences, expanded snowmaking, lift upgrades, new grooming equipment, and more.
“For the 2026 season, we’re introducing major upgrades that expand the overall mountain experience for our guests,” said Dominique Rudloff, General Manager of Valle Nevado in a press release.
“From new slopeside accommodations to improved connectivity across the mountain, these investments continue to strengthen Valle Nevado’s position as a premier destination for skiers and riders traveling to the Andes.”
Expanded Mountain Access with La Parva
Guests staying at Valle Nevado’s hotels and the new residence will have access to the Valle Nevado–La Parva interconnected ticket, allowing skiing and riding in both resorts as part of a single mountain experience.
That significantly expands the terrain linking the two areas into one of the largest ski domains in the central Andes, with more than 4,000 acres of terrain, 87 trails, and 30 lifts.
Valle Nevado- La Parva are members of both the Ikon Pass, and the Mountain Collective pass, giving pass holders up to a week of skiing on each pass..
If you don’t have an Ikon Pass, daily lift ticket prices range from $95 to $105, which is less than half of prices for a walk-up ticket at US ski/snowboard resorts.
Children up to 12 years old and Super Seniors (ages 75+) ski for free.
Get your Americas FREE PASS—the Power KIDS and Super Senior Free Passes—at ticket offices or via store.vallenevado.com.
Simply present your ID and pay a small one-time issuance fee to ski for free throughout the entire 2026 season.
Additional Resort Improvements
Additional upgrades for the 2026 season include expanded snowmaking coverage, modernization work on the Gondola and Prado lifts, and new grooming equipment to support consistent slope conditions throughout the winter.
The resort has also enhanced its rental program with updated equipment and technology to improve the overall rental experience.
New for winter 2026, Valle Nevado will debut Aconcagua Ski Residences, a new collection of 39 apartment-style accommodations designed for families and small groups seeking additional space and flexibility during their stay.
The residences accommodate two to seven guests and feature fully equipped living spaces paired with the services and amenities of a full-service mountain resort, including daily breakfast, 24-hour concierge service, internal resort transportation, and access to Valle Nevado’s heated pool, spa, and fitness center.
Alongside these new developments, Valle Nevado’s signature winter programming includes themed family weeks, culinary and wine events, and wellness-focused retreats, with a full calendar to be announced ahead of the season.
Lift operations are scheduled daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., conditions permitting. Reservations and seasonal packages are available at www.vallenevado.com.
About Valle Nevado
Located high in the Chilean Andes at a base elevation of 9,925 feet, Valle Nevado is South America’s premier ski destination, offers more than 2,200 skiable acres and exceptional high-altitude snow conditions.
For 2026, full lift and ticket interconnectivity with La Parva Ski Resort expands access to approximately 4,376 combined acres, creating one of the largest ski experiences in the Southern Hemisphere.
The resort features three hotels, the new slopeside Aconcagua Ski Residences, a vibrant culinary scene, and guided heli-ski excursions, with vertical drops of up to 5,000 feet.
From June through October, Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective, and Power Pass holders can enjoy Valle Nevado’s legendary sunsets and endless winter. Children 12 and under and adults 75 and older ski free, with no blackout dates. Visit vallenevado.com/en.
Personal note – I’ll be skiing in Valle Nevado in August, so stay tuned for my reports, including photos, here and on social media.
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