El Colorado Ski Resort Guide
El Colorado, Chile
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 3,300m |
| Lowest Lift | 2,400m |
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El Colorado
Chile's oldest and biggest resort is also the closest to Santiago ( 45km/28 miles ) with all the big-city après ski atmosphere and attractions that means. The first lift was erected way back in 1936.
Summary
The Chilean ski resort of El Colorado is in the Chilean Andes at an altitude of 2,400m.
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.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in El Colorado?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 10 March.
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Ski Area Stats
El Colorado Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 11 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes
El Colorado Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,300m |
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| Lowest Piste | 2,400m |
| Max Vertical | 900m |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Beginners | |
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| Apres-Ski |
El Colorado Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Cono Este (3)', which is 1km in length.
Location and Map
Where is El Colorado?
This ski resort is in the Chilean Andes in Languiñeo, Chubut.
Map
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How to get there
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.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in El Colorado, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the El Colorado Tourist Office for the latest.
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