GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SKI RESORTS NEARBY TO HOTEL POSADA DE FARELLONES AND MORE...
Distance
Desde:
We are located 36km away from Santiago, just a 45 minute drive! The Ski Centers La Parva and El Colorado are 5 and 6km(3miles) respectively away from Posada de Farellones. It takes 20 minutes to drive 13km to Valle Nevado. Just 1,500m away is the Farellones car park among other services, where the ski lifts begin that connecting Farellones village and El Colorado.
From Posada Farellones Hotel:
- Santiago: 36 km / 23 miles.
- International Airport - 60km / 38 miles.
- First Shopping Centre - 40km / 25 miles (Alto Las Condes).
- Valle Nevado Ski Resort - 13km / 8 miles.
- La Parva Ski Resort - 5km / 3 miles.
- El Colorado - Farellones Ski Resort - 6km / 3.5 miles.
- La Ermita Road Control (Police) - 20km / 12 miles.
- The G-21 road (the way to Farellones village) is controlled by Carabineros de Chile police department.The Carabineros close the road between La Ermita, (10km away from Santiago), for those coming up, and in the entrance to Farellones, for those coming down.
Heights
The hotel is situated 2,380m (7.806 ft) above sea level, very close to Farellones village, which averages 2,500m. La Parva and El Colorado stand at about 2,750m (9.020ft) and the base of Valle Nevado stands at about 3,000m. Our nearest high mountain is El Plomo peak, an inspiring 5,424m(17.790ft) high, surrounded by its own majestic glacier.
Climate
With a clear day 70% of the time, temperatures fluctuate between -22°C (7°F) and 17°C (62°F).Please visit our link to http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Farellones/6day/bot in order to know the conditions for the next 6 days in Farellones, El Colorado, La Parva and Valle Nevado Ski Centers.
Snow
We have the privilege of particularly dry snow with a smooth crystalline structure, placing it among the best in the world. Come and feel the silence of the Chilean Andes with an excellent off piste. We have a year snow fall average of 7 mt.
Ski Rental
All three resorts (El Colorado - Farellones, La Parva & Valle Nevado) offer to our guests a huge variety of ski and snowboard equipment to rent. You will find equipment of standard level all the way through to the highest level of performance, as well as a variety of services, at reasonable, convenient prices. You may pay in Chilean Peso cash or with a credit card in US Dollars or Chilean Pesos. We work the best gear with our partners Ski Skop in Colorado ski center and Farellones. Here you will find year high performance Salomon crossmax skis.
General Information
- Flight time from Miami Airport to Santiago, Chile - 8 hours.
- Most airline companies fly to Santiago.
- Local currency: Chilean Peso.
- Electricity: All of Chile uses 220 volts.
- Snow chains rental: At Km 9 on the road G-21 to Farellones.
- Highest point in the area: El Plomo 5,424 m / 17.790 ft.
- Normal temperatures: 8°C (46°F) max / 7°C (19°F) min.
It is very important to check that the chains corresponding to the tire of the vehicle to avoid obstacles at the time of having to occupy when road conditions warrant. The control of the Carabineros (road police) does not allow on the drive without snow chains. If you hire a car in Santiago, you should see if it includes snow chains. Otherwise, there is a place on the road if you need to rent chains.
