Chill out this summer and head for the slopes! There is plenty of snow in the Andes of Chile and Argentina. Both countries feature excellent ski resorts, perfect snow and prices that won’t break the bank. Snows begin to fall in June and July and peak ski season is in August and September. Chile ski vacations abound and both Argentina and Chile have beautiful ski resorts. There are four South American ski resorts that are the most popular and provide the best facilities and services.
Bariloche, Argentina: Think of a year round lake and mountain resort town, with pubs, restaurants, shops, boutiques and a multitude of hotels and the slopes are just 20 minutes away. Bariloche is nested along the eastern slopes of the Andes and along the southern shoes of Lake Nahuel Huapi in one of Argentina's premier summer and winter resorts.
Portillo, Chile: Portillo is located 90 miles to the northeast of Santiago, in the heart of the Andes, on the Uspallata Pass only six kilometers from the border with Argentina. It is near the base of Mountain Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, and next to legendary Inca Lake.
Valle Nevado, Chile: Valle Nevado is situated in the heart of the Andes just 37 miles from Santiago's International Airport, a drive of about 2 hours depending on road conditions and traffic. A resort complex with three hotels clustered together, and lifts and runs interlacing with those of three other ski facilities on the same mountain.
Chillan, Chile: Termas de Chillán, Chile's most complete Ski and Spa resort, features an assortment of 28 meticulously groomed runs. Gran Hotel Termas de Chillan and Hotel Pirigallo along with six condo buildings make up this ski and thermal spa complex located south of Santiago mid-way to the Lake District.
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