Ski the Andes

El Colorado

Chile, Región Metropolitana (Lo Barnechea)

Country and regionChile, Región Metropolitana (Lo Barnechea)source
Nearest townFarellones; city base Santiagosource
Nearest airportSantiago international airport (SCL)source
Distance70 km to Santiago airport (SCL)source
Base elevationNot published by the resort
Top elevationNot published by the resort
Vertical dropNot published by the resort
Skiable area1,100 hasource
Lifts17source
Runs98source
Season datesClosed 18 October 2026 (opening date not published)source
Adult day ticketAdult day: low season CLP 68,000; high season CLP 75,000 (plus CLP 6,000 card)source
Night skiingNot published by the resort

How to get there

From Santiago take Ruta G-21 (Camino a Farellones), a 70 km mountain road with hairpins taking about two hours from SCL; carrying and using chains is mandatory in winter. At curve 32 turn left, as for La Parva. Transfers/tours are offered by Somos Tour and Turistik, listed on the resort's services page.source

Official website: https://www.elcolorado.cl/

Facts checked: 10 November 2026 · Found an error? Tell us

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