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El Colorado ski resort, Chile (South America) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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El Colorado

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Resort Guide

El Colorado is a ski resort located in the Andes Mountains near Santiago, Chile, offering over 1,100 acres of skiable terrain and elevations reaching 3,333 meters. The resort features a variety of slopes suitable for all levels, modern lift systems, and direct access to interconnected ski areas. Its relaxed atmosphere, panoramic mountain views, and proximity to Santiago make it a popular choice for both families and experienced skiers seeking diverse runs and reliable snow conditions. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski schools, on-mountain dining, and lodging options.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionSouth America
CountryChile
Base Elevation2,430m
Summit Elevation3,333m
Vertical Drop903m
Total Runs98
Total Lifts17
Annual Snowfall134 inches / 340 cm
Longest Run4.3 km / 2.7 mi
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El Colorado

Weather Forecast · 2,430m – 3,333m

Data reported at Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
21.1cm
Season Total
927cm
SnowSure™ Score
72
Superb
↑
Improving

Exceptional season - 927cm already this season!

Depth
10
Recent
8.8
Forecast
17.2
Historic
20
Season
15
Temperature
0
SnowSure score components · 2026-10-15
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM UTC
Base
2,430m
Temp
2°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
3cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2,882m
Temp
-4°C
Wind
4km/h
Snow Depth
226cm
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
3,333m
Temp
-4°C
Wind
4km/h
Snow Depth
3cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
8 of 1747% open
10-Day Forecast
Summit (3,333m) · Updated Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM UTC
Today
15
-1°
-11°
1.1cm
Fri
16
0°
-9°
0.3cm
Sat
17
1°
-11°
0.1cm
Sun
18
2°
-7°
1.9cm
Mon
19
-1°
-3°
10.5cm
Tue
20
-2°
-6°
13cm
Wed
21
-3°
-8°
16.6cm
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM UTC
927cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+236%
vs 5-Year Avg
393cm avg by now
+221%
vs 30-Year Avg
419cm avg by now
393cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 927 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~927.5 cm. That's 136% above the 5-year average (393 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 121% above the 30-year average (419 cm).

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Last synced Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM UTC

Top Après Ski

El Refugio – This popular après-ski bar at El Colorado is renowned for its cozy alpine atmosphere, panoramic mountain views, and lively ambiance, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and music after a day on the slopes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

El Colorado — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in El Colorado, Chile.

The current snow depth at El Colorado is 179cm. Over the past 7 days, El Colorado has received 21.1cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 927cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 72/100.

El Colorado has 98 runs. and 17 lifts. The elevation ranges from 2430m to 3333m. with a vertical drop of 903m. The resort averages 134 inches / 340 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for El Colorado predicts approximately 43.5cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at El Colorado directly on LUXSKI. Visit the El Colorado destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.