Skiing in November 2026 near Santiago: Valle Nevado open until Nov 8, 8 packs from CLP $24.900 and what costs extra
After 1.2 m of snow in 48 hours, Valle Nevado stays open until November 8. Ski rental CLP $24.900, round-trip transfer $39.900, kit + transfer $69.900. Lift ticket is extra.
Seasonal promotional prices in Chilean pesos (CLP): checkout is the source of truth. Closing dates and snowfall from Emol and Meganoticias, Oct 8, 2026; other shops' prices checked on their own websites on Oct 9.
Yes, you can ski in November this year: Valle Nevado stays open until November 8, 2026, the first time in its history the season reaches November. In early October about 1.2 meters of snow fell in 48 hours, on top of roughly 7 meters for the winter. From Santiago, a ski or snowboard rental with boots and poles is CLP $24.900, the round-trip transfer $39.900 and the most booked pack, Basic + Transfer, $69.900. No pack includes the lift ticket: you pay it separately at the resort.
Until October 18 you can pick Valle Nevado, La Parva or El Colorado. From October 19 to November 8, only Valle Nevado is open. Going as 2 to 4? Choose the number of people at checkout: same price per person.
What changed: more snow and a season until November 8
- Valle Nevado — open until November 8; 143 days, its longest season ever
- La Parva — until October 18; considering a few extra days
- El Colorado — until October 18
- Snow — about 1.2 m in 48 hours in early October and around 7 m for the winter
The driver is El Niño. Chile's weather service (DMC) said it favors above-normal rain in central Chile during spring and late storm systems, which is why it rained in Santiago in October while it kept snowing up in the Andes. After a storm, the mountain road may require chains or close for a few hours. Check road status and the resort's snow report the day before.
The 8 packs to go up, and what each one includes
- Basic pack — CLP $24.900 — skis or snowboard, boots and poles. No clothing, no transfer
- Round-trip transfer — CLP $39.900 — bus from Vitacura 9016. No gear
- Basic + Transfer — CLP $69.900 — the gear and the ride. No clothing
- Full pack — CLP $64.900 — gear plus pants, gloves, goggles and helmet. No jacket, no transfer
- Full + Transfer — CLP $84.900 — the above plus the ride. No jacket
- Clothing + Boots — CLP $34.900 — jacket, pants, gloves, goggles and snow boots. No skis
- Kids Full + Transfer — CLP $64.900 — kids' gear, technical clothing without jacket and the ride
- Valle Nevado guided day trip — CLP $42.000 — transfer and a Spanish–Portuguese guide, about 5 free hours. No gear
Experiencia: pack-basico-equipo-de-nieve — Desde $24.900
Experiencia: transporte-a-centros-de-ski-ida-y-vuelta — Desde $39.900
Experiencia: pack-basico-transporte-equipo-de-nieve — Desde $69.900
Experiencia: pack-full-equipo-de-nieve — Desde $64.900
Experiencia: pack-full-transporte-equipo-de-nieve — Desde $84.900
Experiencia: pack-full-ropa-botas-nieve — Desde $34.900
Experiencia: pack-full-transporte-equipo-de-nieve-ninos — Desde $64.900
Experiencia: valle-nevado-full-day — Desde $42.000
Why the rental starts at CLP $24.900: the comparison
So the price is not just a claim: these are the prices other Santiago rental shops published on October 9, 2026, for the same product, skis or snowboard with boots and poles for one day.
- Tuki — CLP $24.900 — booked and paid online, any day
- Da'Ski — CLP $29.000
- Ski Ahorro — CLP $29.900 — Monday to Thursday only, paid in store
- Xscape — CLP $32.000 — standard full kit
For transport, Chilean press puts a shared van at CLP $40.000–50.000 per person round trip; ours is $39.900. With clothing the comparison is not like-for-like, so we say it: Xscape charges $72.000 for gear with a full outfit, and our Full pack ($64.900) has no jacket. Bring your own ski jacket.
Going as 2 to 4 people
- 2 people: Basic + Transfer CLP $139.800 · Full + Transfer $169.800
- 3 people: $209.700 · $254.700
- 4 people: $279.600 · $339.600
- Choose the number of people at each pack's checkout. Everyone buys their own lift ticket
The day: schedule and spring snow
Pick up your gear at La Casa del Ski, Vitacura 9016, from 07:00. The bus leaves between 07:00 and 07:30, reaches the resort between 10:00 and 12:30 depending on traffic, meets at 16:45 to head down and drops you back between 18:00 and 19:00. One departure a day: you choose the day, not the time.
Spring snow is hard early, softens by mid-morning and gets heavy in the afternoon, so arriving between 10:00 and 12:30 puts you in the best part of the day. Sunscreen and goggles are a must: October and November sun on fresh snow burns more than it looks.
What costs extra: the lift ticket
No pack includes the lift pass. At Valle Nevado you buy it at the resort or on its website and the price changes by date; in peak season it was around CLP $74.000 plus $6.000 for the reloadable card, and buying online in advance is cheaper. If you only want to play in the snow, you don't need a ticket: Clothing + Boots plus the transfer covers the day.
Which resort is open in October
Ski rental in Santiago compared
This year the season gives you one more run. Pick the date first, then the pack: any resort until October 18, Valle Nevado after that. The lift ticket is always extra.
Frequently asked questions
Can you ski near Santiago in November 2026?
Yes, at Valle Nevado until November 8. La Parva and El Colorado close on October 18. Check the resort's website the day before.
How much snow fell in October?
About 1.2 meters in 48 hours in early October, on top of roughly 7 meters for the season, according to the resorts (Emol and Meganoticias, Oct 8, 2026).
What is the cheapest ski rental in Santiago?
Among shops that publish prices, Tuki's: CLP $24.900 for skis or snowboard, boots and poles, versus $29.000–32.000 elsewhere as of Oct 9, 2026. Booked online.
How much does a ski day from Santiago cost?
Basic + Transfer is CLP $69.900 and Full + Transfer $84.900. The lift ticket is paid separately on top.
Which pack if I have no snow clothes?
Full + Transfer (CLP $84.900): gear, pants, gloves, goggles and helmet. Bring your own jacket. If you only want to play in the snow, Clothing + Boots ($34.900) does include a jacket.
Why was the season extended?
El Niño brings more spring storms. In October it rained in Santiago and snowed heavily in the Andes, letting Valle Nevado run into November for the first time.
Can 2 to 4 of us go together?
Yes, same price per person. Two people on Basic + Transfer pay CLP $139.800; four pay $279.600. Everyone buys their own lift ticket.
What if the road or resort closes on my date?
If the road or the resort closes before departure, message Tuki: you can reschedule or get a refund. If you already went up and the service was provided, there is no refund. After heavy snow the road can close for hours, so check it the night before.