Ski the Andes

Portillo

Chile, on the Santiago–Mendoza international road near the Argentine border

Country and regionChile, on the Santiago–Mendoza international road near the Argentine bordersource
Nearest townLos Andes, 65 kmsource
Nearest airportSantiago international airport (SCL)source
Distance164 km to Santiago airport (SCL)source
Base elevation2,880 msource
Top elevation3,310 msource
Vertical drop430 msource
Skiable area500 hasource
Lifts14source
Runs35source
Season dates30 June (partial, hotel guests) – 12 October 2026source
Adult day ticketAdult day, 2026: high season CLP 67,000 online / 70,000 at the office; low CLP 50,000 online / 53,000 at the officesource
Night skiingNot published by the resort

How to get there

From Santiago take Autopista Los Libertadores (Ruta 57) north past Los Andes, then Ruta 60 (Camino Internacional) toward Paso Los Libertadores; about 164 km, 2 to 2.5 hours. The official operator Portillo Tours & Travel runs private transfers (24 h) and a shared shuttle at US$130 per person each way from Santiago airport or hotels. Carrying chains is compulsory in winter and the international road can close in storms.source 1source 2

Official website: https://skiportillo.com/

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

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