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

Valle Nevado Rates 2026 — Updated Lift Tickets and Passes

Planning your ski season in the Chilean Andes? Here you’ll find the Valle Nevado 2026 rates updated: daily lift tickets, half passes, age categories, and all the information you need before heading up the mountain. Plus, we explain how to book your transfer from Santiago and your ski rental online to arrive fully prepared.

🎫 Valle Nevado Rates 2026 — Pass Categories

Valle Nevado offers different lift ticket categories based on age, duration, and type of access. The usual categories are:

By age category

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

By pass type

• Full day pass: access to all lifts during the full day (9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• Morning half pass: access until approximately 1:00 PM
• Afternoon half pass: access from approximately 1:00 PM
• Multi-pass / season pass: for frequent skiers
• Weekday pass: reduced price from Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

Advantages of buying your lift ticket in advance

• 💰 Advance price: Valle Nevado offers discounts for online early purchase vs. same-day window purchase
• ⏰ No lines at the ticket office: express pickup with QR code or card
• 📅 Flexibility: some passes allow date changes
• 💵 Weekdays: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays usually have less crowd and better prices

🔗 See official rates and buy Valle Nevado 2026 lift tickets

⛷️ Valle Nevado: The Largest Ski Resort in Chile

Valle Nevado is the largest ski resort in Chile and one of the best in South America, located just 60 km from Santiago (~1h 15 min) in the Andes of the Metropolitan Region. With over 900 ha of skiable terrain, summits at 3,670 m, and high-quality dry snow, it is the favorite destination for skiers visiting Chile.

• Location: 60 km from Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
• Altitude: 2,860 m (base) – 3,670 m (summit)
• Vertical drop: 810 m
• Slopes: more than 30 slopes for all levels
• Lifts: 13 lifts
• Skiable area: +900 ha
• Season: June – October 2026
• Access: 60 km from Santiago (~1h 15 min via Route G-21)

🎿 Valle Nevado and the Tres Valles Domain

Valle Nevado is part of the Tres Valles domain along with La Parva and El Colorado, the largest ski area in Chile. With a combined pass, you can access all three resorts and multiply your slope options. Check Tres Valles pass availability on Valle Nevado’s official website.

🎿 What does the Valle Nevado ski pass include?

The Valle Nevado ski pass grants access to the ski lifts at the resort. It does not include equipment rental (skis, boots, board), snow clothing, ski lessons, or transfer from Santiago. These services are booked separately:

• 🚐 Valle Nevado transfer: book your transfer from Santiago — the most comfortable way to get up the mountain
• 🎿 Ski rental: book online with CaranvaSports — Sport and High-End options available
• 🎿 Rental from Santiago: pick up your gear in Santiago before heading up the mountain

🧭 Tips to make the most of your day at Valle Nevado

• Buy the ski pass online in advance to get the early price and avoid lines at the ticket office.
• Book the transfer from Santiago — Route G-21 may require chains in winter and traffic is heavy during peak season.
• Book ski rentals before arriving to guarantee your size and equipment level.
• Prefer weekdays (Tuesday to Thursday) to avoid crowds and get better prices.
• Arrive early: the first lifts open at 9:00 AM and the slopes are less crowded.
• Check the snow forecast and windguru the night before — high-altitude winds can close lifts.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions — Valle Nevado Rates and Ski Passes

Where to buy the Valle Nevado 2026 ski pass?
You can buy the lift ticket directly on the official Valle Nevado website online (advance price) or at the window the same day. Advance purchase usually offers a discount.

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

Does the lift ticket include ski rental?
No. The Valle Nevado lift ticket only grants access to the lifts. Ski and snow clothing rentals 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). Chains may be required in winter. The most comfortable option is the Valle Nevado transfer from Santiago.

What is the Tres Valles domain in Chile?
The Tres Valles domain includes Valle Nevado, La Parva, and El Colorado, the three largest ski resorts near Santiago. With a combined pass, you can ski at all three resorts and access more than 120 runs in total.

Is there a lift ticket for children at Valle Nevado?
Yes, Valle Nevado has a special rate 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.