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El Colorado

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El Colorado Ski Resort Guide

El Colorado, Chile

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift3,300m
Lowest Lift2,400m
 Nearest AirportSantiago
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El Colorado

The ski area of El Colorado is in the Chilean Andes at an altitude of 2,400m.

Summary

El Colorado has direct access to 22 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 3,300m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

El Colorado is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in El Colorado.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Cono Este (3)', which is 1km in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in El Colorado?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 27 November.

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Ski Area Stats

El Colorado Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 5 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
10
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
11
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
18

Altitudes & Slopes

El Colorado Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,300m
Lowest Piste2,400m
Max Vertical900m

Ski Slope Aspects

W

El Colorado has ski slopes facing west.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for El Colorado
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is El Colorado?

This ski resort is in the Chilean Andes in Lo Barnechea, Provincia de Santiago.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to El Colorado is Santiago, 75 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 14,010 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 4km of ski runs, with 12 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is El Colorado open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

El Colorado