




Ski Chile’s Central Andes for 8 days, from the famous Three Valleys to remote Cajón del Maipo, led by certified IFMGA mountain guides. Enjoy lift-assisted and backcountry terrain for all levels, with stunning high-Andes scenery.
Private
Andes
8 Days
Aug - Oct
High
All levels
This 8-day ski touring adventure combines Chile’s most famous ski areas with the remote backcountry terrain of the Central Andes.
Starting just after an overnight flight from North America, you’ll arrive in Santiago and quickly transition from city life to high-altitude skiing in the Andes.
The itinerary combines lift-assisted backcountry skiing around La Parva, Valle Nevado and El Colorado, with several days exploring the wild terrain of Cajón del Maipo, home to impressive peaks, volcanoes and endless ski touring possibilities.
The terrain is highly adaptable, making this trip suitable for a wide range of skiers. Each day, the guide will select routes according to the group’s experience, goals and conditions, from mellow alpine slopes to steep couloirs and more technical ski mountaineering objectives.
Join an experienced IFMGA mountain guide for a flexible ski touring adventure designed around your group’s ability, objectives and the best snow conditions of the season.
Meeting point
Arrive at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, normally early in the morning after an overnight flight from North America.
After meeting the guide, we drive into the Andes toward Farellones, located near Chile’s famous Three Valleys ski area. Depending on arrival time and energy levels after the flight, the group can enjoy an optional first ski session.
We establish our base in Farellones, surrounded by incredible mountain views.
Overnight: Cabin in Farellones
For the first part of the trip, we explore the extensive terrain around Chile’s Three Valleys:
Using the ski lifts when convenient, we access a huge variety of backcountry terrain while avoiding long approaches. The area offers skiing between 2,000 and 4,000 meters, with options ranging from gentle open slopes to steep lines and couloirs such as La Chimenea.
Possible ski touring objectives include:
With climbs of around 800 vertical meters, you can quickly leave the resort crowds behind and enjoy classic Andean ski touring terrain.
Overnight: Cabin or lodge accommodation in Farellones
On the afternoon of Day 4, we transfer to Cajón del Maipo, approximately a 4-hour drive from Farellones.
This remote mountain valley offers some of the best ski touring opportunities near Santiago, with large vertical descents and diverse terrain. Daily objectives can range from 1,000 to 2,000 meters of vertical skiing, depending on conditions and group ability.
Possible areas include:
If weather conditions are not ideal, the region also offers natural hot springs, providing the perfect way to relax after skiing.
Overnight: Hotel in Cajón del Maipo
Transfer back to Santiago for the final evening of the trip.
Enjoy some time exploring the city, relaxing, or experiencing Chilean culture and cuisine.
Overnight: Santiago accommodation (selected by guests)
Transfer to Santiago International Airport for your flight home.
Accommodation
Accommodation is tailored to your group’s preferences and availability.
During the first part of the trip, you’ll stay in a mountain cabin in Farellones, offering stunning views of the Andes. While exploring Cajón del Maipo, accommodation is arranged in a comfortable hotel.
The final night in Santiago is flexible, allowing you to choose between budget-friendly options or higher-category hotels according to your preference.
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Mountain Guide
Andescross offers personalized mountain adventures in Patagonia, Argentina and Chile, led by experienced UIAGM/IFMGA-certified mountain guides. Based in Bariloche, their team specializes in trekking, mountaineering, ski touring, rock climbing, glacier experiences and mountain biking across the Southern Andes. With decades of local knowledge and a passion for wild landscapes, Andescross creates tailored adventures combining safety, professionalism and authentic exploration.
While our home and core expertise lie in the breathtaking Southern Andes, we stretch the boundaries of exploration to some of the world's most spectacular alpine playgrounds:
Languages
French | English | Spanish
Certificates
UIAGM | IFMGA
I can't say enough good things about AndesCross and my recent 7 day backcountry hut tour. Trip of a life time in all aspects. We skied incredible terrain, experienced the local culture and had an amazing time as a group. Everyone had the opportunity to achieve bigger ski objectives while staying safe. Jorge made sure everyone in our group had a great experience, both while skiing and while in Bariloche. None of the pictures do justice. Everything was perfect. I've done a number of similar trips in the US and Canada and would rank this at the very top of my list.
This was my first experience of a backcountry and Patagonian skiing and it could not have been a more rewarding experience. Unbelievable scenery, fantastic skiing and great fun. Jorge is the consummate host, able to combine a group of mixed ability fitness and experience without ever compromising on the level of challenge: guide, teacher, asador, guitar master and now friend, I cannot recommend Andescross highly enough
I had a great time in Bariloche and went with Andescross to climb in Frey and also ascend Cerro Tronador along with a friend I was travelling with. Jorge is awesome and made the whole experience enjoyable. His love of this beautiful area comes across and he was very accommodating with us, working around the weather (it snowed one night at Frey) and maximizing the amount and quality of climbing we did. He also took us to Cerro Lopez to get one last climb in since we had minimal good weather up at Frey. Jorge is a great guide and I was very comfortable climbing with him. After a couple day's rest we ascended Cerro Tronador with Nahuel. It is a great glacier climb with a spicy finish. A pretty demanding ascent and descent, but well worth the view from Pico Argentina. I would definitely go climbing with Jorge and Andescross again and hope to soon!
Jorge was a phenomenal mountain guide. He put us in some great snow and kept everyone safe. He is personally a great guy and went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great time. I'm always happy to serve as a reference for anyone considering a trip with Andescross. Spent two days in Baguales. Snow as incredible and the food was tier I. A truly unique, top tier experience. Hundreds of acres of private ski land in the Andes provided a unique, isolated touring experience. Spent four days at Frey Hut. Jorge knew all the tips and tricks to make the stay very enjoyable. We toured up to a few peaks every day. Made lots of friends from all walks of life. I would do this trip again in a heartbeat, and hopefully take more time to do a few volcanoes later in the season. Next on the list - Antarctica or Norway with Andescross!
Adam
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