Valle Nevado Rates 2026 | Passes, Tickets, and Prices Chile

Valle Nevado Rates 2026 — Lift Passes and Updated Prices

Planning your ski season in the Chilean Andes? Here you'll find the Valle Nevado 2026 rates updated: daily lift passes, half-day passes, age categories and all the information you need before heading to the mountain. Plus, we tell you how to book your transfer from Santiago and your ski rental online so you arrive with everything ready.

🎫 Valle Nevado Rates 2026 — Pass Categories

Valle Nevado offers different lift pass categories by age, duration and access type. Typical categories are:

By age category

• Child: up to 12 years (inclusive)
• Junior: 13 to 17 years old
• Adult: 18 to 64 years old
• Senior: over 65 years

By pass type

• Full day pass: access to all lifts all day (09:00–17:00 h)
• Morning half-day pass: access until approximately 13:00 h
• Afternoon half-day pass: access from approximately 13:00 h
• Multipass / season pass: for frequent skiers
• Weekday pass: reduced price Monday to Friday (outside holidays)

Advantages of buying the lift pass in advance

• 💰 Advance price: Valle Nevado offers discounts for online advance purchase vs. at the window on the same day
• ⏰ No ticket lines: express pick-up with QR or card
• 📅 Flexibility: some passes allow date change
• 💵 Weekday: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays usually have lower crowding and better prices

🔗 View official rates and buy Valle Nevado 2026 lift pass

⛷️ Valle Nevado: Chile's Largest Ski Resort

Valle Nevado is Chile's largest ski resort and one of South America's best, located just 60 km from Santiago (~1h 15 min) in the Andes of the Metropolitan Region. With over 900 ha of skiable terrain, peaks at 3.670 m and dry high-quality snow, it's the favorite destination for skiers visiting Chile.

• Location: 60 km from Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
• Altitude: 2.860 m (base) – 3.670 m (peak)
• Vertical drop: 810 m
• Slopes: over 30 slopes for all levels
• Lifts: 13 lift systems
• Skiable area: +900 ha
• Season: June – October 2026
• Access: 60 km from Santiago (~1h 15 min via Route G-21)

🎿 Valle Nevado and the Three Valleys Domain

Valle Nevado is part of the Three Valleys domain together with La Parva and El Colorado, Chile's largest ski domain. With a combined pass you can access the three resorts and multiply your slope options. Check Three Valleys pass availability at Valle Nevado's official site.

🎿 What Does Valle Nevado Lift Pass Include?

The Valle Nevado lift pass gives access to the ski resort's mechanical lifts. It does not include equipment rental (skis, boots, snowboard), snow clothing, ski lessons or transfer from Santiago. These services are booked separately:

• 🚐 Valle Nevado transfer: book your shuttle from Santiago — the most comfortable option to reach the mountain
• 🎿 Ski rental: book online with CaranvaSports — Sport and Premium available
• 🎿 Rental from Santiago: pick up equipment in Santiago before heading to the mountain

🧭 Tips to Make the Most of Your Day at Valle Nevado

• Buy the lift pass online in advance to access the advance price and avoid ticket lines.
• Book transfer from Santiago — Route G-21 may require chains in winter and traffic during high season is intense.
• Book ski rental before arriving to guarantee your size and equipment level.
• Prefer weekdays (Tuesday to Thursday) to avoid crowding and access better prices.
• Arrive early: first lifts leave at 09:00 h and slopes are less crowded.
• Check snow forecast and windguru the night before — wind at high elevation can close lifts.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions — Valle Nevado Rates and Lift Passes

Where to buy Valle Nevado lift pass 2026?
You can buy the lift pass directly at Valle Nevado's official site online (advance price) or at the window on the same day. Advance purchase usually has a discount.

How much does Valle Nevado lift pass cost 2026?
Rates are updated each season and vary by category (child, junior, adult, senior) and pass type (full day, half-day, weekday). Check the updated prices at vallenevado.com/forfaits.

Does the lift pass include ski rental?
No. Valle Nevado lift pass only gives access to lifts. Ski rental and snow clothing are booked separately. You can book online with CaranvaSports.

How to get to Valle Nevado from Santiago?
Valle Nevado is 60 km from Santiago (~1h 15 min via Route G-21 towards Farellones). The route may require chains in winter. The most comfortable option is the transfer Valle Nevado from Santiago.

What is the Three Valleys domain in Chile?
The Three Valleys domain groups Valle Nevado, La Parva and El Colorado, Santiago's three largest ski resorts. With a combined pass you can ski all three resorts and access over 120 slopes in total.

Are there child lift passes at Valle Nevado?
Yes, Valle Nevado has special rates for children (up to 12 years old). Equipment rental for children is also available with CaranvaSports.

Valle Nevado ski ticket price — how much does it cost?
Valle Nevado lift ticket prices vary by season, category (child, junior, adult, senior) and purchase timing (advance online vs. at the window). Check the latest prices at vallenevado.com/forfaits. Buying in advance online is usually cheaper than at the ticket window.