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SKIING IN CHILE & WINTER SPORTS

General Information for skiing in Chile Skiing in Chile, and in all of South America, began with the building of the Trans-Andean railway from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires around the turn of the century. As no roads accessed Uspallata pass, near the present-day resort of Portillo, the Norwegian and British engineers and workers contracted to build the railway were forced to ascend (and descend!) on skis. In the 1930's, the first ski clubs in Chile constructed mountain refugios, and by 1946 Portillo could boast the continent's first chairlift. Skiing spread quickly throughout the country, though operations remained modest until the 1980's, when a number of Chilean ski resorts improved lifts, services, and other infrastructure to world-class levels. Understanding snowfall here is simple. Much like the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges in the western US, the Andes form a barrier for moisture-laden westerly winds off the Pacific. Storms and clearing high-pressure systems are large and powerful, producing periods of heavy snow followed by perfectly blue skies. During el Niño years, warm water from the north backs up along the Chilean coast and leads to increased evaporation and truly epic snowfalls. Single storms have dumped as much as thirty feet of snow on the Central Andes. As always in Chile, conditions from north to south vary dramatically. The ski areas in Central Chile are the highest and best equipped, and though their seasons are normally shorter than areas in the south, the snow is lighter and the skies more consistently sunny. To the south, Andes gradually lose height, and the snow which falls upon the southern volcanoes resembles that of the Pacific Northwest. The ski areas listed here offer a wide range of skier services, including a range of accommodations and dining, ski rentals and lessons, snowboard parks, childcare, ice skating, and so on. Heli-skiing and guided off-piste services are available for interested parties. Prices are somewhat lower than in the US or Europe. As a general rule, the season here lasts from late June to early October, though conditions vary greatly from year to year. All inclusive ski weeks are excellent option for foreign visitors. CHECK OUT OUR SKI PROGRAMS! SKI & WINE PACKAGE 4 Days Skiing and 2 Nights Wine Country SKI PROGRAM CHILE Endless Winter 15 Days / 14 Nights VALLE NEVADO Ski Resort Week SKIING PORTILLO Ski Resort Week TERMAS DE CHILLAN Ski Resort Week Skiing & Hot Springs SKIING IN FARELLONES Ski Resort Week SKIING VOLCANOES Skiing at: - Lonquimay Volcano - Llaima Volcano - Villarica Volcano - 7 days / 6 nights

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SKI & WINE PACKAGE

4 Days Skiing and 2 Nights Wine Country Combine Skiing with Wine Tasting. We offer you the perfect program for this. The first four days you will enjoy Chile''s most beautiful skiing resorts. You have three options: - Valle Nevado - Farellones - Termas de Chillán Valle Nevado Located in the heart of the majestic Andes, Valle Nevado has become a major South American destination resort. Valle Nevado is a huge ski resort offering many acres of skiable terrain and 40 miles of groomed runs. All skiing is done above the treeline. Skiing options off all lifts are endless, with numerous ridges and bowls. Most marked runs at Valle Nevado are rated intermediate with a few rated expert. Some off-Piste possibilites exist and are recommended with a guide from the resort. Beginners are well served by 4 lifts at the base of the resort area. Chile’s most modern resort is located only one hour from Santiago. Situated at 3,025m above sea level, it offers a ski able area of 9,000 hectares and a vertical of 810m. Farellones Is located 36km away from Santiago, only 45 minutes! Ski centers La Parva and El Colorado are 5 and 6 km away from Posada de Farellones. To Valle Nevado it takes 20 minutes to cross the 13 km that separate us. Farellones car parking, the beginning of ski elevators that connects with El Colorado, just 1500 meters. The Hotel is located to 2,380 mts above sea level, and near the average 2,500 TM that Farellones counts with. La Parva and El Colorado are above the 2,750 mts and the Valle Nevado base borders the 3,000 mts. Our nearest high mountain is the Hill El Plomo with its imposing 5,424 mts surrounded by its majestic glacier. With an average of 80% of cleared days, within temperatures that fluctuate between the -22º C (7 Fº) and 17º C (62 Fº) that this last one can reach during the month of September. We have the privilege to have a quality of particularly dry snow, of smooth crystals that locate it within the best ones of the world. Termas de Chillán Termas de Chillán Ski & Spa Resort, located 300 miles south of Santiago, is a world class ski resort few know about. This hidden gem gets the largest annual snowfall per year of all the resorts in Chile. The extensive terrain is accessed by the longest chairlift in South America. Known since the 17th century for the therapeutic powers of it''s hot springs, Termas de Chillán has become a major ski destination in the southern Andes favoured by experts, intermediates, and families alike. Situated on the sunny side of the Andes, Chillán boasts South America''s Longest run of 8 miles (13 Kilometers). Advanced and expert skiers can experience the thrill of helicopter and snowcat skiing in addition to the abundance of off piste terrain. At the end of the day, revitalize yourself in the resorts hot spring pool, sulphur baths, and saunas. Colchagua Valley The second part of your tour will go in the Colchagua Valley. The establishments of the Colchagua Valley have organized themselves to implement what they call the Wine Route that its associates implicated a commitment and tasks destined to receive and to present to tourist their equipment for processing and products in the best way possible. The wine route consist of a circuit of visits to the vineyards in where you can observe the process of the product and the distinct types and varieties of wines, its technology, its rural and industrial ambiance intermixed and in some cases you will see the history and tradition of aristocratic families that have established themselves in this fertile valley in the colonial epoch. Therefore the invitation is to let yourself be submerged in this atmosphere that has a basic element of settlement in a straightforward and traditional Chilean country life. Inhabited by its people that unites various origins that in many ways live together harmoniously, deploying there characteristics of simplicity, warmth, invitingness, and there proud ways of hard work. We surrendered to the gentle courtesy of our hosts. In comfortable vehicles for transportation they took us through the routes of the valley. Through out the trajectory, our beautiful guide delightfully narrated the process of production: the characteristics of the grapevine. The plant''s rue and it capability to resist the most difficult climatic conditions. Generating at the end of the process exquisite and inspiring wines of the most varied flavors and aromas. A way of living that with some concern in excess, it can make you have an unforgettable, didactic and happy ride.

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ENDLESS WINTER

Ski Whole Chile 15 Days / 14 Nights The snow is early this season! The Three Valleys had its first major storm of 2004 this April 20-21, with upwards of 30cm of fresh snow. This is a sure sign that the new ski and snowboard season is just around the corner. The Endless Winter is an introduction to skiing and snowboarding in Chile. You will experience Chile’s best ski resorts... Portillo, Valle Nevado, Termas de Chillan and Pucon-Villarrica. Let us show You our favorite resorts, hiking off lifts and apres ski pisco sour. If You’ve never ridden the Andes, check out what’s available. Ski whole Chile In 15 days! Skill level required: intermediate, up to 10 days on the slopes. The program includes. Personal guide A All accommodations on tour All lift tickets Transportation within Chile

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VALLE NEVADO

Ski Resort Week Located in the heart of the majestic Andes, Valle Nevado has become a major South American destination resort. Valle Nevado is a huge ski resort offering many acres of skiable terrain and 40 miles of groomed runs. All skiing is done above the treeline. Skiing options off all lifts are endless, with numerous ridges and bowls. Most marked runs at Valle Nevado are rated intermediate with a few rated expert. Some off-Piste possibilites exist and are recommended with a guide from the resort. Beginners are well served by 4 lifts at the base of the resort area. Chile’s most modern resort is located only one hour from Santiago. Situated at 3,025m above sea level, it offers a ski able area of 9,000 hectares and a vertical drop of 810m. Facts and figures about the ski resort:  Summit: 12,100 ft. Vertical: 2600 ft.  Slopes: 25% novice, 40% intermediate, 35% advanced  Lifts: 1 Quad, 1 Triple, 1 Double Chair, 7 drag  Region: 2 quad, 5 triple, 3 double chairs, 29 drag lifts This resort is connected with two other excellent resorts, La Parva and El Colorado. High speed quads, terrain parks and lots of great heliskiing, Valle Nevado has it all.  Week long stay (July – October)  3 meals a day  Unlimited access to the ski lifts  Gymnasium, fitness center, sauna, massage, swimming pool, board games, billiards, cinema, group activities, Cyber café, dance classes, theme parties, shopping, dining, pubbing, wine tasting... Hotels and Apartments to choose from:  Hotel Valle Nevado, 5* Deluxe  Hotel Puerta del Sol, 4* Superior  Hotel Tres Puntas, 3* First Class  Apartments Valle Del Sol Condonimium

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SKIING PORTILLO

Ski Resort Week The Portillo ski and resort experience is unlike that of any other commercial ski resort. Nestled at the border of Chile and Argentina, Portillo is reknown for its steep terrain and striking setting. Get waited on hand and foot at this self- sufficient paradise and melt into relaxation. The main dining room also boasts some of the best food in Chile. We offer the Grand Hotel Portillo, with a variety of room options, as well as the Octagon Lodge, with four bunks to a room and a private bath, and the Inca Lodge, with four bunks to a room and a communal bathroom. There is no neighboring town, meaning Portillo is totally self-contained, much like a cruise ship nestled in the magnificent Andean peaks, with skiing/snowboarding the main, but far from only, activity. Portillo’s warm, friendly atmosphere, outstanding skiing and plentiful services mean good health and wonderful memories for our guests.  Week long stays, Saturday to Saturday, from June 14th to October 4th  Various levels of accommodations for all types of skiers  4 meals a day included (breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner)  pool, fitness center, gymnasium, aerobics and yoga classes, cinema, game room, children’s activities, daycare center, disco piano bar, equipment check and timed race courses

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