Portillo, Chile
| Ski Portillo Chile | |
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 Laguna del Inca |
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| Location | Andes, Chile |
| Nearest city | Los Andes, Chile |
| Vertical | 762 m (2,500 ft) |
| Top elevation | 4020 m |
| Base elevation | 2210 m |
| Longest run | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
| Lift system | 5 chairlifts, 8 surface lifts |
| Snowfall | 7.5 m (25 ft) |
| Snowmaking | yes |
| Web site | http://www.skiportillo.com |
Portillo is a ski resort located 160 kilometers (99 mi) from Santiago, Chile, near the city of Los Andes. It rises 2880 meters above sea level and its highest point reaches 3332 meters above sea level. Ski Portillo has 23 ski trails and 12 lifts.
Plans to build the ski area were drawn up in the 1930s, construction began in 1942 and the ski area was opened in 1949. Several of the ski lifts on the west side of the valley were destroyed by massive avalanches in 1965,[1] but were successfully rebuilt in time for Portillo to host the alpine skiing World Championships in 1966.[2] Since then, Portillo has become one of the principal destinations for ski racers to train during the Northern Hemisphere summer and hosts the ski teams of Austria, Italy and the USA.
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[edit] Access
Portillo lies close to the border between Chile and Argentina at Paso Los Libertadores. During the winter season, access can be restricted due to snow, and the use of snow chains is mandatory.
[edit] Season
The ski season typically runs from mid-June to early-October, depending on the length and depth of snowfall regionally.
[edit] References
- ^ Atwater, Montgomery M. (1968). The Avalanche Hunters. Macrae Smith Company. ISBN 0825513456.
- ^ Lange, Serge (1986). 21 Years of World Cup Ski Racing. Johnson Books / James Wotton.
[edit] External links
- Ski Portillo Chile official site
- Chile - Portillo Ski Resort / Overview
Coordinates: 32°50′13″S 70°07′44″W / 32.8370126783°S 70.1288652419°W
