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Portillo

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Resort Guide

Portillo is a renowned ski resort located in the Andes of Chile, approximately two hours from Santiago, offering dramatic mountain scenery and a unique lakeside setting. The resort features 35 runs and 14 lifts, catering to a range of abilities with a focus on intermediate and advanced terrain, including legendary off-piste options. Portillo is known for its intimate, all-inclusive hotel atmosphere, fostering a close-knit community experience, and its signature yellow hotel overlooking the stunning Laguna del Inca. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out access, a heated outdoor pool, fitness facilities, and a variety of dining options, making it a distinctive destination for both relaxation and adventure.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionSouth America
CountryChile
Base Elevation2,548m
Summit Elevation4,222m
Vertical Drop1,674m
Skiable Acres1,235
Total Runs35
Total Lifts13
Annual Snowfall291 inches / 740 cm.
Longest Run2.5 km / 1.6 mi
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Portillo

Weather Forecast · 2,548m4,222m

Data reported at Fri, Aug 21, 12:58 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
81cm
Season Total
819cm
SnowSure™ Score
81
Outstanding
Improving
Significant snowfall in the forecast.

Major snowfall ahead - 150cm forecast.

Portillo is experiencing excellent conditions with a snow depth of 272cm and a recent snowfall of 106cm in the last week. The clear skies and temperatures around -17°C make for a beautiful day on the slopes.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Score calculated Mon, Feb 02, 10:31 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 12:58 PM UTC
Base
2,548m
Temp
-1°C
Wind
9km/h
Snow Depth
248cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
3,385m
Temp
-10°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
Summit
4,222m
Temp
-10°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
242cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
12 of 1392% open
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (4,222m) · Forecast from Fri, Aug 21, 12:58 PM UTC
ECMWF
192.9cm
GFS
140.1cm
GEM
86.5cm
JMA
144.2cm
ICON
78.8cm
Average
128.5cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (4,222m) · Updated Fri, Aug 21, 12:58 PM UTC
Today
21
-3°
-10°
Sat
22
-3°
-9°
Sun
23
-4°
-10°
0.3cm
Mon
24
-5°
-11°
1.6cm
Tue
25
-9°
-11°
28.4cm
Wed
26
-10°
-12°
38.4cm
Thu
27
-11°
-14°
18cm
Fri
28
-12°
-15°
16.5cm
Sat
29
-13°
-17°
10.8cm
Sun
30
-11°
-14°
11.5cm
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 12:58 PM UTC
819cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+247%
vs 5-Year Avg
332cm avg by now
+220%
vs 30-Year Avg
275cm avg by now
332cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 819 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~820 cm. That's 147% above the 5-year average (332 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 198% above the 30-year average (275 cm).

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Top Après Ski

Tio Bob’s – Perched high on the slopes with panoramic views of the Andes, Tio Bob’s is renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, offering hearty Chilean cuisine, local wines, and a convivial atmosphere that draws skiers and snowboarders for sunset drinks and socializing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Portillo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Portillo , Chile.

The current snow depth at Portillo is 248cm. Over the past 7 days, Portillo has received 81cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 819cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 81/100.

Portillo has 35 runs. and 13 lifts. covering 1235 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 2548m to 4222m. with a vertical drop of 1674m. The resort averages 291 inches / 740 cm. of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Portillo predicts approximately 150cm 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 Portillo directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Portillo 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.