TRIP PRICE:  $4,580 (prior to March 28, 2024) $5,290 *(after March 28, 2024)
TRIP LEADER:  Jo Ann Cavallaro

One space available for a female sharing a room for the early reservation savings of $710, on this Bucket List Trip to ski the Andes in Chile! The remaining openings will be at the $5,290 price.

Please contact trip leader for registration code

TRIP INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TRIP BUT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! SEE DETAILS HERE.

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Valle Nevado is one of the best ski resorts in Chile. Valle Nevado loosely translates to “snowy valley”. It’s definitely snowy with an average of 22 feet of snowfall annually. The top of the resort is at 12,000' above sea level, but it sits amidst peaks that are over 20,000' high, so it's easy to say that the ski resort is in a “valley”.

Valle Nevado has extensive terrain and long runs, with excellent off-piste terrain and world-class heli-skiing that is rated the best in South America. Valle Nevado was built by a French company, hence the European feel of the area. It is one of Chile's best developed resorts, with a full-service infrastructure that includes a pub, spa, shopping. Valle Nevado has 2,225 acres of terrain and a vertical drop of 2,657' making it an excellent week long ski destination. The resort is also interlinked via the slopes with the ski resorts of La Parva and El Colorado. With a multi-resort lift ticket this adds another 3,700 acres of fun. Valle Nevado has something for everyone. There are cruisy wide-open groomed runs appropriate for the intermediate skier and boarder; green slopes for beginners; mellow pitched off-piste areas for advanced skiers; and steeper bowls and chutes to challenge experienced skiers. 

The high elevation of the resort ensures consistent snow conditions especially in August and there is also snow making to top up the cover. Powder days can be epic thanks to the Valle Nevado phenomenon whereby the abundant snow is often dumped (or blown) upon the resort, even if neighbouring resorts only receive a few inches.  Modern fast chair lifts are pretty rare in South America, so Valle Nevado prides itself on having a detachable quad chair and a gondola. 

Lodging:

We will be staying at the fabulous Puerta del Sol hotel.  This is a family hotel, located just 50 meters from the slopes. It has 121 rooms that interconnected for comfort and space for families or groups of friends. Each room has a terrace with views of the slopes, plus a direct exit to the heated pool. 

Half board with breakfast at the Mirador del Plomo restaurant and dinner at any of the following restaurants: La Fourchette, Monte Bianco, Sur (or similar for 2024), or Mirador del Plomo.  Prior reservations required. On the first night, dinner is at the Mirador del Plomo; and Aprés Ski, every day, at Puerta del Sol Bar. 

The Hotel Puerta del Sol allows unlimited access to the slopes of Valle Nevado, through an access pass to the ski lifts. It has free wifi and ski storage, plus unlimited access to the heated outdoor pool and hotel facilities such as game rooms, pubs and group activities, and cybercafe.

Number of Skiers: 32

Trip Includes:

• Roundtrip airfare Washington Dulles (IAD) to Santiago, Chile (SCL)
• Ground transportation to and from the airport and accommodations
• Private half-day guided tour of Santiago, lunch, gift shop, and grocery stop
• 7 nights, double occupancy, in Valle Nevado at the ski in/out Puerta del Sol ski resort 
• Daily breakfast and dinner while in Valle Nevado
• 6 day lift ticket
• 1 free interconnect ticket to neighboring ski area (either La Parva or El Colorado)
• Visit to Pueblito los dominios (a quaint Chilean traditional and artisan craft market
• Cable Car ride on the Teleferico for a panoramic view of Santiago
• Two nights, double occupancy, in Santiago at the Hotel Plaza San Francisco
• Daily breakfast at the Hotel Plaza San Francisco
• Private full-day guided bus/walking tour of coastal towns Valparaiso and Vina del Mar; plus Casablanca Valley Winery.  Lunch included.

Trip Costs:

Full Package: $4,580 (prior to March 28, 2014) / $5,290 *(after March 28, 2024)

Ground Only: $3,185 (prior to March 28 2024) / $3,895 *(after March 28, 2024)

   Ground Only and Single Supplement availability.  Please contact Trip Leader.

Single Supp Full Package: $6,570 (prior to March 28 $7,280 *(after March 28

Single Supp Ground Only: $5,175 (prior to March 28/ $5,910 *(after March 28

Note: Trip prices are subject to change due to airline, resort, exchange rate (International trips) and other factors. We continue to work towards lower airline rates in the current market. Price increases or decreases will be reflected in the final invoice.

Payment Schedule (per person):

Advance Deposit:  $1,000

March 25, 2024: Full Payment due

Cancellation Fees:

Through February 23, 2024, a $50 cancellation fee is assessed.
After February 23, 2024, $50 plus all unrecoverable expenses if a replacement is not found.  Please see the payment schedule above.

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are Included in the land package price.  There is a rebate that will be rebated if you have a current IKON Pass.  The rebate depends on your IKON pass type and will be determined by the resort.  

Other:

Travel Insurance is highly recommended.  Trip Insurance is not included in the price of the trip.  The case for trip insurance

Please mail payment checks to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment checks to the trip leader.  

*Sign-ups after March 28, will be on a space available basis.  

Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club.  You can sign up as a member online HERE.