Peak Elevation
3,333 m
10,936 ft
Vertical Drop
903 m
2,963 ft
Skiable Area
1,330 ha
3,286.5 ac
Avg Snowfall
500 cm
196.85 in
Lifts
5
Farellones Weather Forecast
About
Farellones sits about 36 kilometres above Santiago, the closest ski village to the Chilean capital and the country's first, founded in the 1930s. It anchors the El Colorado base and links into a network climbing past 3,300 metres, with a vertical drop near 1,090 metres, the largest in Chile. Its lifts open the door to El Colorado and onward to La Parva and Valle Nevado.
Terrain
Difficulty Breakdown
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Amenities
Operated by Andacor
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Farellones have?
Farellones has 5 ski lifts.
What is the vertical drop at Farellones?
Farellones has a vertical drop of 2,963 feet (903 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Farellones?
The summit of Farellones sits at 10,936 feet (3,333 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Farellones have?
Farellones has 62 marked trails, totaling roughly 5.9 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Farellones?
Farellones covers 3,286.5 acres (1,330 hectares) of skiable terrain.
How much snow does Farellones get each year?
Farellones averages around 196.85 inches (500 cm) of snowfall per season.
Does Farellones have a ski school?
Yes, Farellones operates a ski and snowboard school offering lessons for a range of ability levels.
Is there lodging at Farellones?
Yes, Farellones offers on-site lodging. Availability and rates vary by season, so book directly through the resort or partner operators.
