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Next 10 weeksQuietest weeks ahead: 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
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Skiing in El Colorado
El Colorado is a mid-sized ski resort in Metropolitana, Chile with 68 km of slopes and 14 lifts. By length of slopes it's the biggest in Chile. The skiing runs from 2,588 m up to 3,477 m, a vertical drop of 889 m. A summit this high usually helps keep the snow reliable.
The mapped slopes are 38% easy, 35% intermediate and 26% advanced. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.
The nearest airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), about 50 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Questions about El Colorado
How much snow does El Colorado have?
Right now the weather models show 244 cm of snow on the ground, 0 cm new in the last 3 days and 4 cm forecast for the next 7 days. The resort's own report may differ, as these figures don't include snowmaking or grooming.
How big is El Colorado?
El Colorado has 68 km of slopes and 14 lifts.
How high is El Colorado?
The skiing runs from 2,588 m up to 3,477 m, a vertical drop of 889 m. A summit this high usually helps keep the snow reliable.
Is El Colorado good for beginners?
38% of the mapped slopes are easy. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.
What is the nearest airport to El Colorado?
The nearest airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), about 50 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Ski resorts near El Colorado
- Valle Nevado2 km away · 47 km of slopes6.0
- La Parva2 km away · 57 km of slopes6.0
- Farellones3 km away · 6 km of slopes4.0
- Lagunillas29 km away · 5 km of slopes5.0
- Portillo58 km away · 35 km of slopes5.5
- Los Puquios68 km away · 5 km of slopes5.0
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