Hot Skiing Spots In Chile

Chile is a prefered ski destination among ski enthusiasts.  Here is why.

Title: Hot Skiing Spots In Chile

Author: Naldo Camarones

Chile has become a favored destination for skiing enthusiasts
the world over. One very popular place to ski is in Santiago.

There are several resorts that the tourist will find enjoyable
in this area of Chile. Several of them are located within hours
of Santiago, in the heart of the Andes Mountains. It's important
to make your travel plans and reservations well in advance
because with the ever increasing popularity of this region, more
and more people are discovering its charm.

One area that has becoming a booming center for skiing in Chile
is Valle Nevado. This is a couple of hours drive from Santiago
and is suited for both the experienced and novice skier. Many
people who live in Chile consider Valle Nevado to be the ski
destination. They simply refuse to ski anywhere else in the
world.

Valle Nevado is considered an ideal skiing retreat for families
because of the variety of available runs. There are beginner
runs which are perfect for small children who are getting their
first taste of skis. With friendly and educated instructors
available, parents can feel very comfortable knowing that their
child is going to not only get a primer in all of the basics of
skiing but also get a chance to ski down a few of the easy runs.

Those with a bit more experience will welcome both the
intermediate and expert runs that are found in Valle Nevado. The
chair lifts are considered some of the most efficient and
comfortable in the world. When people go to ski in Valle Nevado
they may just fall in love with the area.

Another destination that people who live in Chile and tourists
alike enjoy is Portillo. Portillo is actually just an area not a
city. It's much smaller than Valle Nevado but the conditions are
incomparable. You need to book your travel to Portillo early due
to the fact that the area only hosts one hotel.

You may be concerned that with only one hotel your vacation
experience in Portillo will be compromised. However, it should
be viewed as a cruise ship for skiers. The hotel can house up to
450 guests with one employee per guest. This means very
accommodating staff who are there to answer your every call and
concern. With the limited number of skiers in the area the wait
for a chair lift is very rare.

One of the unique aspects of Portillo that sets it apart from
other ski areas in Chile is the ski school. The school in
Portillo has been in operation for over five decades and boasts
many notable past students including several Olympic athletes.
This is really an ideal location for people who want an unique
skiing adventure.

If you are looking for a less expensive ski experience in Chile
there are many other choices available for you. You can plan
either a day trip or an overnight stay at many of the local ski
areas.

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Read more from Naldo Camarones at: southamerica-magazine.com

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