Peak Elevation
3,310 m
10,860 ft
Vertical Drop
762 m
2,500 ft
Skiable Area
500 ha
1,235 ac
Avg Snowfall
739 cm
291 in
Lifts
14
Portillo Weather Forecast
About
Portillo sits high in the Chilean Andes above the frozen Laguna del Inca, near the Argentine border. It drops 2,500 feet across 35 runs and 1,235 acres, served by 14 lifts. Several of those lifts are va y viene slingshots, towerless surface tows that haul up to five skiers at once up slopes too steep for chairs.
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Operated by Purcell Family
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Portillo have?
Portillo has 14 ski lifts.
What is the vertical drop at Portillo?
Portillo has a vertical drop of 2,500 feet (762 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Portillo?
The summit of Portillo sits at 10,860 feet (3,310 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Portillo have?
Portillo has 35 marked trails, totaling roughly 12.4 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Portillo?
Portillo covers 1,235 acres (500 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Portillo offer night skiing?
No, Portillo does not offer night skiing.
Does Portillo have snowmaking?
Yes, Portillo has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Portillo get each year?
Portillo averages around 291 inches (739 cm) of snowfall per season.