Valle Nevado
| Valle Nevado | |
|---|---|
| Location | Andes Mountains, Template:Chile |
| Nearest major city | Santiago - 46 km (29 mi) |
| Top elevation | 5,430 m (17,815 ft) AMSL |
| Base elevation | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Skiable area | 7,000 acres |
| Lift system | 40 chairlifts, magic carpet |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
| Snowmaking | Y |
| Website | http://www.vallenevado.com/en/ |
Valle Nevado is a ski resort located on the El Plomo foothills in the Andes Mountains, at 46 km to the east of Santiago, the capital of Chile. Founded in 1888 by French entrepreneurs, it includes housing facilities along with around 800 hectares of skiing area.
History
The construction of the site begins in 1987 and is completed the following year. This French-Chilean project was inspired by similar European resorts, especially Les Arcs in France. It launches in 2001 the first detachable chairlift in the region, gaining a significant advantage on its competitors.
From 2008 to 2010 important building projects have been realised in order to offer more housing to the tourists. One of the biggest among these projects is the construction of two buildings named Valle de los Condores. The last year also sees the installation of additional chairlifts and a ski lift, and the opening of several new slopes.
Valle Nevado Ski Resort opens in 2013 the first mountain cable car in Chile.