Summer Activities Valle Nevado CHILE Skiing Valle Nevado

Here are some of the activities available at Valle Nevado during their summer November through March.

Mountain Bike Pass
For those whose passion has two wheels, there is lots of riding to do in Valle Nevado. With our Mountain Bike pass you can ride high in the Andes. Our chairlift pass will take you and your bike to the Peak of Mirador from where you may descend along a host of paths and roads back down the mountain.
Duration : full day pass 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Difficulty: Easy. It is recommended that you have mountain biking experience.
Gear: Windbreaker, sunglasses, cap, sun block, sneakers and mountain bike.
NOTE : THE CHAIRLIFT IS OPEN DAILY FROM 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Mountain Bike Crossing
Note : Only by reservation 72 hours in advance
Our Mountain Bike Crossing is a mountain bike excursion that takes you along mountain paths that connect Valle Nevado with the neighbouring mountain towns and ski resorts.
Difficulty: Intermediate. Experience mountain biking and reasonable physical condition required .
Duration: 3 hours.
Includes: Guide, Picnic, a vehicle transfer to return to Valle Nevado.
Gear: Windbreaker, sunglasses, sun block, cap for solar protection.

Mirador Chairlift
Round-trip ride by chairlift to El Mirador, situated at 3.300 meters above sea level, high in the Andes affording spectacular panoramic views of surrounding Valleys and back to Santiago in the distance.
Difficulty: Easy. No special physical condition requirement.
Gear: Windbreaker, sunglasses, sun block and cap for sunr protection.

Andean Lagoon
(Starting times: 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM)
Excursion in all terrain vehicles to the Andean Lake : Laguna Andina Piuquenes, situated at 3.500 meters above sea level. Here you will explore the high Andean meadows and observe the flora and fauna in this spectacular natural environment.
Difficulty: Easy. No special physical condition requirements.
Duration: 2 hours.
Includes: Guide, Transportation, snack.
Gear: Windbreaker, sunglasses, sun block, cap for sun protection, appropriate footwear.

Glacier Lookout Excursion
(Starting times: 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM)
This excursion takes you in a all terrain vehicle high into the Andes to 3.670 metres above sea level to the Glacier Lookout where you can observe a breathtaking view of the glaciers flowing from Cerro El Plomo [Mount Plomo].
Difficulty: Easy. No special physical condition requirements.
Duration: 2 - 3 hours.
Includes: Guide, Transportation, snack.
Gear: Windbreaker, sunglasses, sun block, cap for solar protection, appropriate
footwear.

Hiking 4000
Note : Only by reservation 72 hours in advance. We recommend your sleeping at Valle Nevado the previous night in order to acclimatize yourself to the altitude.
Route: Trek ascending along ancient Incan footpaths to an altitude of 4.000 meters with a consistently awesome view of the landscape.
Difficulty: Intermediate. Good physical condition necessary to enjoy this hike.
Duration: 5 hours.
Includes: Guide, picnic, vehicle to approach starting point.
Gear: Daypack, windbreaker, sunglasses, gloves, hat, sun block, hiking footwear and walking stick.

Hiking 5000
Note : Only by reservation 72 hours in advance. We strongly recommend your sleeping at Valle Nevado the previous night in order to acclimatize yourself to the altitude.
Route: Trek ascending along ancient Incan footpaths to an altitude of 5.000 meters with a consistently awesome view of the landscape and finally a majestic, simplystated breathtaking view up top. The route does not present technical climbing challenges.
Difficulty: Intermediate. Requires good physical condition.
Duration: 2 days and 2 nights.
Includes: Guide, transfer of equipment, one nights camping, food and one nights lodging at Valle Nevado Hotel. We recommend your spending the previous night at Valle Nevado in order to acclimatize yourself to the altitude.
Gear: Backpack, windbreaker, sunglasses, gloves, hat, sun block, hiking footwear and walking stick.

Ascent to Cerro El Plomo
Note : Only by reservation 72 hours in advance. We recommend your sleeping two nights at Valle Nevado previous to your excursion in order to acclimatize yourself to the altitude. Alpine trek with ascent of summit Cerro El Plomo 5.420 metres above sea level. You will visit various archaeological sites including where the frozen body of a an ancient mummified Incan child was found in 1954. The ascent by this route does not present technical climbing challenges. Note that the altitude and the low temperatures do require appropriate gear and group dynamics. Two night's lodging at Valle Nevado Hotel prior to the ascent are
recommended to acclimatize yourself to the altitude. The list of personal items required will be sent to interested parties.
Difficulty: Advanced. Requires good physical condition.
Duration: 4 days and 4 nights.
Includes: Guide, camping and safety gear, food, transfer of equipment, 3 nights camping and one night at Valle Nevado Hotel which includes breakfast.

Horseback Ride to Piuquenes
Horseback trek with local "arrieros" from Valle Nevado to Lake Piuquenes at 3.500 meters above sea level.
Difficulty: Intermediate. No special physical condition requirements.
Duration: 4 hours.
Includes: Guides, horses, lunch in the mountains.
Gear: Windbreaker, sunglasses, sun block, cap for solar protection, appropriate footwear.

Horseback Ride to Glacier
Note : Only by reservation 72 hours in advance.
This excursion takes you on horseback, accompanied by guides and local arrieros, to the glaciers, which feed the Mapocho River and a campout for one night in the heart of the Andes Mountains.
Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced. No special physical condition required.
Duration: 2 days and 2 nights.
Includes: Guides, horses, camping gear, food, transfer of equipment, one night's camping and one night's lodging at Valle Nevado Hotel.
Gear: Windbreaker, sunglasses, sun block, appropriate footwear, backpack, gloves and hat.